Trekking to Everest Base Camp with No Training

Recovering from terrible food poisoning that I picked up in Thailand, I arrived in Nepal with the ambition to trek to Everest Base Camp. The problem is, I had very little training and had barely been over 1500 metres before... Watch along to see how it goes!
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  • @goramn
    @goramn21 күн бұрын

    Thank you algorithm for this video!

  • @csocianu
    @csocianu7 күн бұрын

    KZread algorithm just show up this video. Exactly what I wanted as I plan to take a trip to Lukla and trek alone to Everest base camp, similar as you - a self organized trekking. Can't wait for more videos and more details! Maybe a video with how you planned the trip, what you put in the backpack, cash amount, insurances, tourist permit etc etc.

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    6 күн бұрын

    Already working on it! I'll try and include as much as I possibly can to help the likes of yourself 😄

  • @liyinchong4493
    @liyinchong44938 күн бұрын

    Amazing place ❤

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    8 күн бұрын

    @@liyinchong4493 Couldn't agree more!!

  • @GR3GOR
    @GR3GOR7 күн бұрын

    class video mate, what a pilgrimage!

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    6 күн бұрын

    I felt like a wee peasant from stronghold on my way to the holy lands 🥲😂 Legend mate!

  • @surfgorl9407
    @surfgorl940711 күн бұрын

    Seriously impressive feat to have accomplished.. 🎉 I’m hoping to go next year 😅.. what 3 tips would you suggest? Edit: I really enjoyed your video, I found myself not wanting it to end!! New subscriber here

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    10 күн бұрын

    @@surfgorl9407 Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I was extremely under prepared for this trip as I had already been travelling to other places before Nepal so I'm maybe not the most qualified to answer but I'll try 😅 - Be careful where you eat meat. The further along the trail you go, the higher chance it's not going to be great. - My god, make sure you have tested your clothing/gear before. Get those boots broken into! - Take sunscreen, sun glasses, those thin snoods so you're less exposed to the sun, wind and dust. I hope you manage to make it and good luck!!

  • @luke-ve8jb
    @luke-ve8jb23 күн бұрын

    Great video mate

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you Luke!! Appreciate it bro 💪

  • @lukeg2101
    @lukeg210124 күн бұрын

    💚

  • @Karalolcowlaw
    @Karalolcowlaw21 күн бұрын

    Just subbed, wishing you success with your channel, working on my fitness and then I'll tackle the EBC trek.

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! I hope you make it there someday! It is a trek of a lifetime 😊

  • @capturespixels_
    @capturespixels_23 күн бұрын

    Wow definitely one of a lifetime adventure =)

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    23 күн бұрын

    Exactly! Which why I tried to push on no matter what 😂

  • @shiao3990
    @shiao39906 күн бұрын

    Did you have any difficulty arrive and leaving Lukla? I'm planning to go in late September, but a few people told me monsoon seasons are now extended until the end of September due to climate change, so the flights to Lukla get cancelled a lot.

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    6 күн бұрын

    Arriving was totally fine however we were delayed a little bit getting back. I'd definitely recommend booking flights home etc a couple days after to allow yourself time to get back to Kathmandu. I had an extra day so I wasn't too worried but a few people in my group were stressing. To be quite honest, I didn't research too much so I didn't realise the risk I was taking by doing it in September. But after seeing the hordes of people arriving as we were going down, I'm glad I did!

  • @ManWithLamp
    @ManWithLamp21 күн бұрын

    super ❤❤❤

  • @Bren1704
    @Bren170423 күн бұрын

    The last chopper out of ‘nam 🚁

  • @domenicclohessy9684
    @domenicclohessy968422 күн бұрын

    Hey Jackson...loved yr vid on this epic trek. I am doing my EBC & 3 Passes trek in Nov. I was just wondering which camera did u use as the clarity is unreal.?

  • @OriginalSlash63

    @OriginalSlash63

    22 күн бұрын

    hey Domenic , doing the EBC 3 passes nov 2-23 this year as well !👍👍

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    22 күн бұрын

    That's Awesome! Are you all prepared for it? For the footage you see, I was using a GoPro Hero 9! I was super impressed with the quality too as I hadn't long bought it

  • @domenicclohessy9684

    @domenicclohessy9684

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks mate. 3 yrs of research so hopefully I am prepared but u never know what the altitude will do to u which is why I am starting in Phaplu ( Nov 15th)..No porter or guide.We will be on the trail at the same time so I might see u heading down as I head up. I will keep an eye out for u. Am using 2 insta360 cameras so hopefully I can match the quality of yr Gopro which is why I asked the question. May I ask what insurance company you are using. I am struggling to find a company that can provide a sensible quote without a ridiculous excess charge especially with the reputation that Nepal has regarding all the scams regarding helicopter rescues. U did make a reference in this vid but for the 3 passes I am sure u will have insurance just for peace of mind.

  • @karipintakivi9153

    @karipintakivi9153

    14 күн бұрын

    @@domenicclohessy9684 I hope you know going CCW Kongma La - Cho La - Renjo La is safer what comes to altitude (slower approach and acclimatisation in more interesting places; real villages) and ease of passes (less climbing). Also if the big glacier conditions are iffy it is perfectly possible to go around the termini, which only adds a few km to the hike. You do not have to cross them to complete the 3 passes.

  • @domenicclohessy9684

    @domenicclohessy9684

    9 күн бұрын

    I understand. I am going ccw doing 4 acclimatisation stops at Namche..Pangboche ( Aba Dhablam base camp) Dingboche & Chukhung. I can only hope the weather dosent go against me especially on the high passes. Only time will tell...

  • @ByomkeshKumar-rl1hy
    @ByomkeshKumar-rl1hy9 күн бұрын

    Nice vlog. Did you take the Lukla flight from Kathmandu or Ramechap?

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    9 күн бұрын

    @@ByomkeshKumar-rl1hy Thanks dude! Glad you liked it.. I took the flight from Kathmandu... It was fine on the way in but bumpy on the way back 😬

  • @arnprasad
    @arnprasad16 күн бұрын

    When was this done coz now they got a board next to that stone at EBC

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    16 күн бұрын

    @@arnprasad This was at the end of last year!

  • @danicalawler

    @danicalawler

    14 күн бұрын

    They have removed it pretty quickly because there were a lot of people that disliked it. It’s no longer there.

  • @arnprasad

    @arnprasad

    14 күн бұрын

    @@danicalawler ah..didnt know. Thx

  • @lekhgurung1324
    @lekhgurung132415 күн бұрын

    Nice … Bro whats your Camera Gear..??

  • @JacksonMoyles

    @JacksonMoyles

    14 күн бұрын

    The Camera I used in this video was the GoPro Hero 9!

  • @karipintakivi9153
    @karipintakivi915318 күн бұрын

    At 17:55 the trail forks and you should have chosen the "Gokyo" trail, not the EBC one. This because the High Scenic Trail via Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche also leading to EBC is much more impressive than the standard Tengboche low trail all lazy guides use. Takes the same amount of time on the way up, just come down via Tengboche monastery. Idiotic to hike the same trail twice. No training? I have never trained for trekking, or aerobic training in general in 50 years, but have been to Khumbu 5 times already.

  • @DonnaRoushall

    @DonnaRoushall

    14 күн бұрын

    I have watched over 30 videos of this base camp trip….. and somehow YOU seem to insert yourself in every one of them. These are all paid companies that use this same trek. If YOU think it’s so important to take all these “ other “ trails…. Then start your own company and just do it. Otherwise just stay in your lane. I’m beginning to think your just a bot to land on almost every trek video I watch.

  • @karipintakivi9153

    @karipintakivi9153

    14 күн бұрын

    @@DonnaRoushall Yes, I am on a mission from Gods! Gods of best views and most impressive routes. Tha sad fact is that (almost) all nepalese companies use the standard route because they are afraid to be different. Several western companies have started using the Phortse route on the way up because of me telling them to, and they are not changing back as both guides and the clients love the route; they are getting more for the same amount of time and money. Try it and you'll also like it.

  • @DonnaRoushall

    @DonnaRoushall

    13 күн бұрын

    @@karipintakivi9153 western companies…?…. Name them please..

  • @karipintakivi9153

    @karipintakivi9153

    13 күн бұрын

    @@DonnaRoushall NatGeo and REI used to go via Phortse until they stopped Nepal trips due to Covid-19. Besides the two Finnish operators Mandala and Aventura fast search [EBC itinerary phortse dates] brings up these as an example, now some more avant-garde Nepalese agencies seem also have heard about my recommendations: International Mountain Guides (Wa USA), Mountain Madness (Wa USA) Mission Summit (Nep), Nepal Vision (Nep), Mountain Monarch (Nep), Expedition Base (Nep), Himalayan Wonders (Nep). Those came up on first two pages. If one wonders why independent guides do not go via Phortse one should understand that many of the are not locals anymore but city boys form Kathmandu, and unfamiliar with the area actually, just walking the rut back and forth.