12 Days Hiking to Everest Base Camp (I got sick)

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A lot of firsts for me on this one. It was my first international trip and man was it an experience. I met up with a stranger from instagram and hiked to 5,364m //17,598ft to reach the base of the tallest mountain in the world. We experienced heat, sunburns, rain and snow. We went without a shower for 10 days and no running water for part of it. I fought altitude sickness and still managed to come home with khumbu cough and a stomach virus. Enjoy the struggle, and I'll see ya in the comments.
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0:00 The goal
0:55 Most dangerous airport
1:09 Day 1
3:28 Day 2
5:23 Day 3
6:22 Trash?
7:41 Day 4
8:48 Day 5
13:08 Day 6
14:34 Day 7
17:05 Day 8 Base Camp
19:14 I got sick

[@aceofthehimalaya]

Thank you for sharing your incredible Everest Base Camp trek experience with us! We're thrilled to have been a part of your unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. We hope your trek inspires many more to embark on this remarkable odyssey. Here's to many more thrilling adventures ahead! 🏔

[@stephenleeclarke]

Are you the tour operator? I would like to do this in August

[@_dean0_]

Seeing just how difficult the hike is to Everest Base Camp @ 5,364m and how difficult even breathing is, really gives you an appreciation for just how incredible everyone who summits Everest is. It's another 3,485m to the peak.

[@Weathernerd27]

Being able to do well at altitude is somewhat genetic my Grandpa does well at altitude my dad does not. My Dad is in better shape than me yet the first few days we are at altitude he struggles more than me. After a week at altitude acclimatization kicks in and he leaves me in the dust. Acclimatization is process where you're body makes more red blood cells, being able to store more oxygen in you're blood partially makes up for not getting as much oxygen in each breath and some of you're strength comes back. You have to climb the really big mountains slowly because if you are not acclimatized you don't stand a chance. Eating, drinking and sleeping enough is also important and it sounds like the food up there wasn't the greatest and it does get harder to sleep higher up. I think you also need to be in super good shape to have a chance at that mountain I tried to snowshoe up Mt Whitney in one day and despite being on the high school cross country team I was totally exausted after I had gained 5,000 feet 1,500 meters you'd have to climb it in alot of little sections.

[@Psychedelic430]

@@Weathernerd27 depends on where you were born , thats why sherpas are so good and of course it has to do with the level of fitness every person has.

[@jamesy6741]

EBC is really not that hard if you acclimatize properly and take diamox.

[@elliecowell3412]

@@jamesy6741 AMS can hit anyone regardless of fitness and acclimation, of course the fitter you are and the better you acclimatize the less likely you are to suffer with it, but sometimes it just gets ya. It's something like 40% of people will suffer some AMS symptoms past 3000m, and most HACE and HAPE deaths happen way below the 'death zone' the risk of oedemas at EBC altitudes (4000+) is actually somewhere around 6%. Diamox is also a sticky one bc the side effects mirror AMS symptoms lmao, you shouldn't really take it unless you start presenting with (mild!!!) AMS else it could disguise the symptoms and be more dangerous in the long run.

[@daidavies6210]

Goes to Show how dumb KZbinrs should never be allowed up there in the first place.. STAY AWAY

[@christinemcritchie1359]

I did this trek 6 years ago when I was 60. I had never done any trekking in my life before doing this one. It was a brand new experience for me. It was an experience I will never forget. And yes I did complete it.

[@Pepeekeo808]

Did you fly to Lukla and hike from there or did you bus to Jiri and trek from there?

[@Jdalio5]

How much did it cost?

[@JohnSmith-jt5qr]

@@Jdalio5 - from another site, it comes out to about $3,000 per person for a group hike with a guide, including food/lodging/tips and spending money.

[@Kondorgfx.]

hey how much cost you please let us know

[@Pepeekeo808]

@@Kondorgfx. Cost of what? The plane ticket to Kathmandu from? The cost of the trekking permit? Cost of hiring a sherpa? Cost of accommodation along the trail? Cost of flight to or from Lukla? Prices go up all the time. What people paid in the past has no baring on what things cost today.

[@user-ep2os4dp7o]

If you can't get there, videos like this are the next best thing. Great insight into the small details of such a trek. Thanks and kudos to you guys for sticking it out and letting us share your experience.

[@ZombieBacon13]

For me this one falls under the category of things that are perfect over video, but actually doing it would be a living hell.

[@Weathernerd27]

@@ZombieBacon13 Parts of a backpacking trip are hell but the things you see make it worth it. I once hiked up from the Owens desert into the High Sierra and physically it was torturous but camping at a partly frozen 12,000 foot lake watching the setting on a thunderstorm turning clouds beautiful colors, the snow patches golden with alpen glow and Owens Valley almost 2 miles below me there are no words for that. You often feel stronger towards the end of the trip because you eaten alot of you're food/you're pack weights less and you're body has started to acclimatize. I also set up a base camp a day or two in and have a few days where I dayhike with no pack and the no pack days are wonderful.

[@kvom01]

I did this trek in my 50s 20 years ago. I started Diamox before the trek started, and trekked solo with a porter. Being able to go at your own pace and not with a group is a big advantage. No showers past Namche, and it was cold. Had snow at Gorak Shep.

[@iceagebabyofficial1557]

Soft hands brother, I did this in the 50s when I was 17. No phones, technology, no company. Just me and nature, it wasn’t a disadvantage for me, I was able to go at my own pace. I used the snow as my water to shower, temperature means nothing to me. Soft hands brother, soft hands.

[@marciestoddard730]

🥱@@iceagebabyofficial1557

[@itomba]

Did this trek for my 50th birthday. My wife was affected by altitude sickness but was able to complete the voyage. But we did witness much fitter, younger trekkers get demolished by the altitude. You can prepare vigorously but altitude affects everyone differently

[@itomba]

@@frisbeedev All he can do is prepare physically. We were already regular hikers but for this we averaged five to six miles a day for the year before going. This included lots of uphill, even going to the local school and running hills like we did back in high school sports practice. The altitude is another thing totally. Unless you live in Colorado where you can train at altitude ( we are from a state that is not much above sea level) there is nothing you can do to prepare. Tell him to go for it before it is too late.

[@a.v.7887]

@@frisbeedev a month of yoga sessions would help a lot. and do ask him to start a cycle of multivitamin ( zinc and magnessium) should be included in the multivitamin.... eating anti oxidants rich food from a month before the journey would help too..

[@RadiantRiv]

Just driving in the Virginia mountains made me terribly sick. I can’t imagine having to do the tallest mountain in the world

[@adams8830]

@@frisbeedev Hey I did kilimanjaro 2 years ago. To prepare, I started training about 10 months in advance. I did stairmaster and squats daily and would add on a little bit more each day.

[@amogus5902]

this is true! i did this hike with my family- myself and my stepbrother got DESTROYED from the altitude sickness but my 14 year old stepsister was completely fine. you're literally right, you could be the most prepared person in the world and still get smoked by altitude sickness

[@rzlmlchm0975]

Ive never had a desire to summit Everest, but I've always thought that hiking to Base Camp would be an adventure. Unfortunately, i will probably never have the opportunity to do it. Thank you for taking us all along on your adventure!

[@Bororm]

I did this last year, same sentiment, no interest in climbing Everest but wanted to go take a gander! You can totally do this! The most expensive part is the plane ticket! You can probably do this for 2-3k (again, ticket being the most expensive part), and there's people of all fitness levels who accomplish it. I went without preparing and being in very average shape, it took me a little longer getting up the steepest bits, but met plenty of people going at my same pace. I encourage anyone even thinking about it, to go for it!

[@shireliyahu6801]

You are full of good energy, and I love how you share with us all the details and basically the truth behind the climbing to the base camp. So thank you for that!

[@F1fan007]

Wow, that was so well done. Never have seen this part of an Everest trek. Beautiful shots of Everest and the scenery. Thank you for sharing it with everyone!

[@ayushmandwal7939]

My younger brother also visited the Everest base camp in the month of October this year. He also fell sick but managed to come back down by himself. According to him, it was the most memorable experience in terms of natural beauty, welcoming people as well as challenges one faces: lack of oxygen, cold, and staying at night in cabins. Your video was great...

[@barbmcdougall6685]

Thanks for taking us along on your journey , it was beautiful , your mom seems like a strong woman , I think that's where you get your strength from . Glad you both were able to make it there.❤

[@sparklyralph]

Wow the views from the tea houses are so beautiful they don't even look real! I always think of everest as just snow but it's amazing to see the lush green on your journey there!

[@MultigrainKevinOs]

What an achievement and journey! Congrats to you and your mom and completing the route. Those numbers on distance and altitude were astronomical! Thank you for sharing the adventure with us. Keep on being fearless in your adventures, we can't wait to see what you take on next.

[@paulmann8885]

You and your Mom are amazing! What an amazing achievement. A colleague at work did that same trip a few years back and said it was the best thing he had ever done - also noting the sense of great community and natural urge to help each other and help protect the delicate environment up there.

[@rexx9496]

I've been at similar altitudes in the Andes and if you are prone to altitude sickness it is absolutely brutal. I felt like I was gonna die. It was like having a bad hangover and the flu at the same time. Would love to see the Himalayas some day but I don't think I can handle that altitude.

[@Pepeekeo808]

The altitudes found in the Andes aren't even close to those encountered around EBC. Hiking in the Andes means altitudes around 4000m (13,123 ft ). The EBC area is around 5500m (18,000') with Kala Patar and its view of Mt Everest is at 5,644.5 m (18,519 ft). Kala Patar is the highest altitude that people can reach without a climbing permit. I only just made it to Kala Patar. I felt so weak that I almost gave up only a little ways to the top.

[@georgeschaut2178]

I hiked the Inca Trail back in 2003 & I found the altitude to be not that much of a problem in my case. However, the lack of toilet & shower facilities was brutal...not for everyone...George, Canada...

[@Pepeekeo808]

The 100 mile Everest Base Camp trek was much the same back in the winter of '79. Over a month without a shower, only food available was lentils and rice, no toilets, sleeping in freezing stack stone houses in the hamlets along the trail and deep snow on the passes with blizzard conditions. Fun times!@@georgeschaut2178

[@halichamney5337]

I did Inca trail as well, but can't really compare it to EBC trek. You only go to just under 14k altitude and it's for only a very short visit ( hour or so ) before going back down. Plus it's only a few days long. For EBC, you spend most of your time above 14k. In my instance I also did Gokyo lakes/Gokyo Ri and chola pass with EBC for 17 days and spent 3 or 4 nights below 14k and most of the time over 16k. Inca trail is what gave me my start and love for multi-day treks though

[@anonumosGirl]

@@Pepeekeo808 wtf you talking about? I've hiked to Rajuntay (part of the Andes) in Peru, and it was 5,500m. Raura, also in peru, is 5,700m.

[@OmgItsJustinL]

That was amazing! So well put together! I was expecting it to feel rushed in a 20 minute video after seeing others with multiple 20 minute episodes but it was great! Thanks for taking us along! Definitely a bucket list item for me once I get my weight under control!

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Thanks for your comment! And what a great goal :) you can do it!!

[@cara9592]

Thank you for taking us along Madison. What a spectacular hike/trip/time!

[@jennym.9099]

What an incredible journey! Thank you for taking us along with you!

[@linkspanties9808]

This is such an inspiration!! I like to do small hikes, but even only 45 minutes of walking tires my feet! This is so amazing and I hope to hike a mountain just like you one day!!

[@crikey4336]

Hats off to you young lady and your mother too! What an truly inspiring adventure - thanks so much for sharing!

[@markmcla]

The scenery was amazing, and the lower part of your hike was much greener that I expected! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@lesleyM84]

the extent of my “summit”would be that adorable little town with all the shops and vendors and puppies!! Views of Everrests would be enough for me!!!😉😉

[@TrentNielsen]

Loved watching this so much. Thank you! I grew up in Colorado and would pride myself on high altitude hikes but you've shown me that there's a whole new level of hiking. I dont know that I could do what you've accomplished.

[@silveriver9]

I was at EBC (slept overnight) just over a week ago. Seems like the khumbu icefall has reduced slightly in size by the time I arrived. The weather was comparatively better. So many ppl we meet along the trail, everyone smiling and encouraging each other, the positivity is off the scale!

[@Bob31415]

Very good to hear about the encouraging and positivity. I take it this guy wasn't there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHap2DqN2prKs

[@TenthCrane2788]

An experience you and your Mom will never forget. I'm happy for you both.

[@GreencampRhodie]

Huge respect. Great video. The locals are the heroes - the accommodation staff, porters, sherpas, baggage animals.

[@effkay3691]

That wallpaper alone took my breath away. This Himalayan hiking is cool. No death zone nonsense. I’d love to do this.

[@OurNationalAdventure]

What a wonderful challenge/goal and adventure! Stunning views. Thanks for taking us all along.❤

[@idn]

Some of my EBC trp highlights: -There was no double decker bridge when I was there in 2013. - A Yak (or Dzo) was my alarm clock at Namche -Yak cheese smells terrible and tastes even worse. I ate Dhal Bhat the entire time I was there. - I got a really amazing massage in Namche covered in heavy blankets from a lady that couldn't have been more than 4 feet tall. She was super strong! - Above, 16,000 feet my digestive system basically stopped and it immediately picked back up again around 15,000 feet. Highly recommend. One of my favorite places on earth. The Khumbu will give you a sense of calm like few places on earth.

[@VMsmith44]

Stumbled upon your page after deep diving into ALL things Everest( i've been fascinated with her stories for soo..long). You & your mom are A-MAZ-ING. TY for sharing your incredible journey in such an uplifting way. Many Blessings to you & yours🕊 Namaste 🙏

[@digitalhen]

What an inspiration Madison! My son and I just climbed a mountain in the UK. This looks like a great target for a few years from now.

[@SpectreDeluxe]

What an awesome journey! You inspire me to rekindle my adventurous spirit and spend more time outdoors.

[@buffalochips1323]

Did the hike 2 years ago in April. Much more snowing when we made it to base camp. Madan is the best guide. He always kept us informed about what to eat and where the best places for photos would be. Altitude also affected me on the hike. Take your time and go slow was always emphasized. Great video!! Ace the Himalaya is a super trekking company.

[@smac1130]

Thank you for sharing! I'm really sorry you did not get to enjoy the amazing views base camp has to offer, but the memories you made on this trip will last a lifetime!

[@martincallagy]

Excellent video and congratulations on completing your trp to Base Camp. In April I completed Annapurna Base camp and at 65 years old I am very pleased with myself that i completed it. What was strange is that I had no effects from altitude sickeness however some of the younger people in our group were affected. I did have the DiaMox tablets but did not require them. I had met a couple in Kathmandu and they had both climbed to Everst base camp and had to be taken down by helicopter which scared me a little. Howver we all got through itok. Again well done and on to your next adventure.Its a liflong memory to have completed this great trek.

[@Javierrh]

Videos like this one is what makes KZbin worthy. THANKS!!!

[@NA1c158]

I really appreciate that I immediately see you care more about the beauty of nature rather than focusing on your looks of photo ops. That means you are a good person and want to accomplish things for yourself first, rather than just for clout. Subscribed.

[@Paul-vl2wg]

Congratulations. I did the climb in 2017 and loved it as it had always been a life ambition. Regarding altitude sickness, stay heavily hydrated and take diamox as this help massively.

[@richardoliver9750]

Well done Madison. Excellent coverage of your journey, good to see the difficulties you may encounter and the encouragement and help from everyone in your group. I'm going to Nepal next year and I'm still in two minds whether to do base camp or a 2/3 day trek.

[@kristenstevens637]

I have been watching a lot of Mount Everest climbing, and so respect Russell Brice. It all came into view for me, why I enjoy this, is because of what you said about the community surrounding this expedition and experience! I appreciate you and since this is the first time watching your show, I will continue! Thank you for showing a different side of acclimation and information. Peace out HomeGirl!

[@MadisonClysdalee]

That is so nice to hear! Thanks for being here :)

[@Thisishowtolive]

I had a similar experience with the Diamox at Namche Bazaar, low oxygen levels and altitude sickness. This has to be managed carefully to able to complete the walk and to enjoy yourself. Fitness, age and experience doesn’t affect whether you will be affected or not. You won’t know until you get to that kind of altitude. You just have to stroll along, trying not to exert yourself too much otherwise you’ll get the feeling of 6 inch nails being hammered into your brain. That said, going there will be an experience that will be a part of you forever. It is a such a joy to be there and something that you will never forget. Watching this video was a joy and brought back memories of the struggle but also the proudest memories of my life. Namaste and Dhanyabād.

[@johnrock1175]

I really enjoyed how you covered all aspects, even to the lack of modern connivences that we're use too (such as the lack of toilet paper, hot water, trash removal). Your honest review is much appreciated. I also enjoy videos without the overlay of music, I don't really understand why some content creators feel that it's necessary.

[@slick-riq]

Excellent review. Appreciate capturing the challenges, altitude sickness, power, and most importantly the bathroom situation! Most videos only focus on the scenery and cover only the endurance challenges.

[@MadisonClysdalee]

A different type of hiking video for me this week because I'm not in Canada and also not solo 😅. Let me know what you thought of the trek! Thanks for watching and thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this video. Get an exclusive @Surfshark deal. Enter promo code MADISONCLYSDALE for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/madisonclysdale

[@benouzgane1929]

Where's your dad and other relatives?

[@LovelyLion1]

what about K 2

[@benouzgane1929]

@@LovelyLion1 What do you mean? For me, I was wondering where most of her family is, cause other than her mom, I've never seen her relatives.

[@MadisonClysdalee]

@@benouzgane1929I’m originally from Ontario, Canada and moved across the country and my dad still lives in Ontario. Hopefully I can feature him on a video in the future :)

[@benouzgane1929]

@@MadisonClysdalee That'd be great. I Was thinking of visiting Niagara Falls waterpark near Christmas and was looking for a friend to come with me and my dad, as near all my friends are parents and/or swamped with work. My friend Nathan Lau didn't eat til 2 pm once, just 1 example of how swamped he is.

[@godblessyou7376]

Although I have the utmost respect for anyone who makes this journey, there is almost nothing about doing it personally that appeals to me other than the views you saw, the kind people you met, and the exercise you got. I would detest the nausea, frigid temperatures, not being able to get truly clean, the uncomfortable sleeping accommodations, seeing the neglected animals, having to take medications, etc. etc. I cherish my creature comforts! My hat goes off to you though, Madison, for accomplishing this very challenging goal!

[@halichamney5337]

I did the Gokyo lakes, chola pass to everest base camp trek ( 17 days) in 2014. It was the most beautiful experience of my life, but I also got sick, ended with pulmonary edema and coughing up blood, but fortunately, it was the day we started going down so I was able to make it. But I remember any up hill portions at all while going down, i would go into some kind of bronchospasm and couldn't breath. It was actually pretty scary. It was a lot colder when I was there as well, night before base camp was -15C and snow. The teahouses seem a lot nicer now. Brought back some awesome memories, thank you for your video!

[@elibennett6168]

Positive attitude, great storytelling, no foul language - the world needs more of this.

[@Freyabewegen]

Really? People who exploit nature and people to get content? That's what we need?

[@elibennett6168]

@@Freyabewegen The world absolutely needs more positivity. You exploited my time with your negative nelly nippering.

[@Freyabewegen]

@@elibennett6168 ever heard of toxic positivity?

[@redbarnlane7861]

@@FreyabewegenExploit ? I will never have an opportunity to do what this young woman is kind enough to film for us. Many jobs are provided and little damage is done environmentally in these types of treks. I sense someone is quite jealous. Too bad, so sad.

[@Freyabewegen]

@@redbarnlane7861 Oh its so easy to say you're just jealous. I've lived in Asia for a year, if I wanna do things, I do them. To say that there's little damage is just straight up wrong and those jobs you talk about kill hundreds of Sherpas that wouldn't be there if privileged and unexperienced people wouldn't pay them to go. Feel free to watch the Last week tonight episode on that topic. Or not, it seems like you don't need research to have an opionion...

[@pochihlin7288]

Hi Madison I was at EBC while you and your mates were there!!! Oh my God this so incredible, I am having so much flash backs while watching your video !!!

[@johntruongpictures]

Thank you for sharing your adventure Madison! Glad you made it back!

[@usa2342]

I didn't think this mt everest would be so beautiful! You did a good job showing us the beauty!

[@redmanwalking74]

What a journey. Soooo jealous. I'd love to do this. Everest itself is well out of my skill set. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey. ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇵

[@owenparker6651]

Wow! What an adventure! This is the sort of thing one needs to be doing so as to feel like their actually actively living their life. Sorry to hear the end was less than ideal. Hang in there! Oh, and thanks for sharing!

[@markbrosens1]

Wow. This video made me realize climbing Everest is way more impressive than I imagined. Thanks for making this. You’re awesome!

[@sobersuds]

Omg, Idk why but I teared up once you all made it!! This is beautiful!

[@graemesefton7944]

This was incredible, thank you so much Madison!

[@phillydisco]

Good job. It's hard to predict when or if you'll get altitude sickness. Glad you're pushing through it.

[@SkyCharter]

What a wonderful explanation of what to expect on a trip like this. I have long thought a trip to just base camp is a far more practical bucket list item than Big E itself. Thank you for the valuable insight!

[@MyRocinanteSailed]

Yes the Khumbu cough is a real thing! My wife and I just finished EBC this November and we both got altitude sickness and we both still have the Khumbu cough! 1/2 air really does suck, every step was felt like slow motion or you'd be short of breath.

[@abigailrobinson]

This video came at the perfect time, because I recently went backpacking for the very first time and I got sick on the way back. It was mortifying and I felt like such a failure since I didn’t complete the hike. I had to be picked up by a park ranger and driven the last few miles. I’m still trying to recover mentally and know that this was just one experience and I haven’t completely failed yet. Seeing you persevere to Everest is so inspiring to me and I can’t wait to do more backpacking someday. ❤

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Thank you for sharing. Never feel bad about something out of your control. Sounds like you have the right mindset. Good luck and keep on pushing those comfort zones :)

[@abigailrobinson]

@@MadisonClysdalee thanks for the encouragement!! Your channel is a big inspiration and I’ve loved seeing you grow on KZbin

[@lilithowl]

Hey, people don't fail if they get sick. It's beyond your control. Unfortunately you had bad luck, not your fault. Good luck with your future ventures.

[@abigailrobinson]

@@lilithowl thank you! I’m trying to change my mindset and realize that I can grow from this experience. I appreciate your advice

[@lilithowl]

​@@abigailrobinson It's natural to be disappointed, I would be too - just as long as you don't blame yourself for it, or look at yourself as less due to something beyond your control. I'm sure you'll have many great expeditions in the future!

[@jalto4236]

Congratulations Madison. What an incredible achievement. Hope your feeling better.

[@arvindn95]

ahhh.. your video reminds me of three passes solo trek that i did in extreme winter of January.. That view from Renzo La will forever be etched in my memory.

[@aaronaragon7838]

Glad you folks kept Nepal as clean as you found it. Backpackers can be hideous slobs. Great video.🎸🎸🎸

[@34Deangelo]

This is by far THE BEST KZbin vid I've watched about the trek to Everest Base Camp, and I've watched, well, pretty much all of them. Great job!!

[@marcomantovani7095]

An Hike you will never forget! Loved this blog! I Hope you are fully healed now :)

[@MadisonClysdalee]

All better :) Thanks for asking

[@MrGovindsah]

Glad to see you visiting my country. Hope you had a wonderful time.

[@larscederberg8564]

Wow this is incredible you climbing up to the base camp and see the Khumbo Icefall at the Everest and seeing how the clouds rolling in and the weather starting to change I can only imagine being up there trying to reach the summit this is scary

[@jeetsule7846]

One of the best documented vlog about the base camp. Kudos!

[@petebrandon8164]

Thank you Madison- that was such a good video of your hike to Base Camp 😊 I did that a few years ago and your video brought back happy memories 😊 Thank you!🙏 The Nepalese people were so warm and friendly, and it’s such an amazing feeling to be up there in the Himalayas in the midst of those beautiful mountain peaks.

[@NicksTravelAdventures]

Looks like an awesome trip, you were lucky with the weather! I went a few years ago and got altitude sickness in Khumjung village above Namche Bazaar and also in Dingboche. Awful headache, but made it out ok. Saw a couple of people being helicoptered out and even a guy tied to the back of a donkey going down the mountain (guess he didn't have insurance). Such an amazing experience to be up there though, seeing those views, all the yaks, eating dal bhat and drinking tea and talking all evening 😊

[@1024Pete]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Bravo for showing respect to the sherpas. Cheers to your helpful educational insights and spectacular views. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!

[@WaveSweepertheAdventureD-rn4nx]

Great job! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I did the trek in June of 2005, but sans guides, I just bought a guide book, a map, a hiking stick and a plane ticket to Lukla. I also got pretty sick when I returned to the lodge in Gorakshep from base camp. Generally speaking altitude doesn't agree with me. 😀 Saddly, shortly after my trek my camera was stolen in Thailand so I lost all my photos of the journey. But, seeing stuff like this keeps the memories alive.

[@gregoryjulian5148]

That's one amazing adventure I didn't know it was that rough on you when you got that high up in altitude 😊☮️

[@aaa-xd3jj]

Your mother is amazing! It seems like the trek was like a walk in the park for her.

[@thedalillama]

I've wanted to do this forever. Every time a read about the hike, it sounds horrible. Your video looks fine. It's encouraging. Thanks!

[@clearskies8098]

I think that’s amazing that you and your mom would even try that hike, I applaud you!!! 🙃💯👍. I can only imagine the pictures you took and the beautiful views. ❤❤❤❤

[@mahoganydrive]

I was so excited to watch this because I’m obsessed with Mt Everest and one part of me wants to do this hike but the realistic side of me says no because I’d probably be miserable roughing it like that and wouldn’t make it. I’ll live vicariously through you on this one!

[@WiseOnion]

YOLO

[@jlea2480]

I’m a recent subscriber, wow I did not expect basecamp of Everest when I subscribed! This was so interesting. That is a place I’ve never wanted to hike 😅 but am now curious about lol thank you for sharing your journey!

[@user-cl8df2uf6p]

Your mom is a SUPER HUMAN BEING! She is DOING GREAT but you are ALL BEAT UP!!! AWESOME TO ALL OF YOU!!! PEACE.

[@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE]

WOW! This is an awesome video. Some years I go on seed collecting trips to find amazing new flowers for my bees. I found that if you stay at high elevations for long enough, Your body will aclimataize to the conditions and you will not get sick any more. It takes about a month to get used to the lower air levels. The next time you go, tour body will adapt quicker. That has been my experience anyways. Thanks so much for sharing amazing video.

[@stephanierogacki758]

1) Your mom is amazing. 2) You are amazing for going together. What an adventure!

[@MadisonClysdalee]

She really is, I'm so lucky :)

[@Sparker408]

OMG MADISON!! WHAT AN ADVENTURE! Girl I never saw that coming. Mount Everest Base Camp. Are you crazy!!! That’s so amazing! I’m so envious. I can’t Imagine the views from up there and Your mom is such a trooper, she’s like “I’m going too!” Please load some of those photos to your Patron. Thanks for sharing your story with us. An just being curious… How “Dank” were those boots? ..lol

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Thanks so much! My mom is always does for an adventure, it's true. I will upload photos to my Patreon this week. (And after airing them out the window they actually dried quite nicely :))

[@jeffsharpton1421]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. This has been on my bucket list.

[@PleeseCallMeDan]

Wow, it’s so beautiful there! Thanks for taking us along!

[@janakotrcova2790]

You probably pushed yourself to the limit,but you did a great job,big congratulations,Maddie!

[@FiXPK]

Been looking forward to this video.. Glad your feeling better, great video!

[@MadisonClysdalee]

thanks for the kind words

[@whynot1639]

man i have goosebumps everytime i watch these everest base camp videos like what an experience.

[@mahadevovnl]

You gave me a new inspiration in life :) I'm not too fond of being surrounded by people like that, either, but the mountains... the views... whoa. Thanks for the amazing video ♥

[@mickcorbett6724]

Really appreciate you doing this. Guess for so many of us, who have zero intention of going through such pain & expense🤣

[@EIonMusk1]

Her eyes are gorgeous wow 😍

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Don't you have a rocket to build?!

[@EIonMusk1]

True 😆

[@davidbeckhambecks]

@@MadisonClysdalee he was distracted by your eyes I don't blame hehe

[@IamLaurenHil]

she's very pretty

[@latigo3332]

Madison, great video! This could have easily been a 3 or 4 part series. Very informative, thank you for sharing this amazing feat!

[@johnnycaretaker848]

Absolutely amazing Cant even imagine how incredible that trip was to actually see Mt Everest

[@royvanderwens]

I'm not the jealous kind, but this comes close. Respect for walking this tough hike and I will definitely follow in your footsteps!

[@RadiantRiv]

You aren’t jealous, you’re envious :) jealousy implies you want what they have without them having it and envious means you want what they want without taking away what they have/want

[@VirtualHikes]

Those are exactly my thoughts, I am also jealous of her!

[@Blisken81]

That has to be a great experience thanks for taking me with you.

[@MadisonClysdalee]

thanks for being here :)

[@juliewillard1367]

Great video! My husband did this three times in his life as well as many other mountains. ❤I am so proud of his achievement.

[@beachobsession29]

Thanks for taking us along your Everest trip. Looks like a good time. Lots memories to save.

[@loganwanders]

Loved this video! Congrats on a huge accomplishment! EBC is on my list in the next few years. I did Kilimanjaro at the beginning of the year, and the altitude/weather was *rough* for summit night. Hope you were feeling better before your flight! You and your mom are both badasses for sure!

[@sanfranciscobay]

As you get older, I'm 68, you do not "push on" when feeling sick. Especially when you are ascending in altitude. I would have stopped and rested until I felt better or gone down to lower altitude. Altitude Sickness can get serious quickly and can lead to death.

[@stormstudios8281]

Great video Madison. I enjoyed the perspective of the other things around you as you ascended. Your video captured what most don't. Good storytelling.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Incredible accomplishment, and thank you for sharing the video with us! Mountaineering is tough work!

[@dcjenner]

We lived in Colorado at about 9,500 feet so can relate to the altitude problems. All our hikes were always up to between 12,000 and 14,000 feet. Thanks for the great video. My wife has visited Tibet, unfortunately I have not. Enjoy.