Everest Base Camp Trek

[@annajo1963]

Wow beautiful views. I had no idea you could just trek there and spend the night. Glad you had a good time.

[@johnmckay719]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jeankanengoni9354]

Excellent documentary. Tenzing is one of two people who first summited Everest. Stating he accompanied his fellow summiteer undermines his own achievement as a mountaineer in his own country.

[@johnmckay719]

Great point Jean! I certainly meant no disrespect by saying he "accompanied" Hillary. It was most likely the other way around... The sherpa people have never received the recognition they deserve!!!

[@renemelodiaalmojuela1154]

thanks for sharing this amazing place waching from manitoba canada.

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks for watching!

[@elenaferrer7922]

Thank you for sharing your trip to us, very well done!

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks Elena. Glad you liked it.

[@Mr_HellboY]

Great video ❤ lot's of respect ❤🇮🇳 Love to see you this video in this huge plateform 👍

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks so much!

[@hankmishima4798]

Thanks for sharing this. A few of us 60+ guys are planning on this trek in 2025.

[@johnmckay719]

You're very welcome! I hope I was able to share what it's really like on the EBC. You guys will do fine. There were 2 guys in our group that were 72 years old. Good luck and please keep me posted on your adventure!

[@billyrobinson788]

i wanted to go 2024 but at 64 i think id struggle

[@JaimeLCudao]

you’re one of the ebc vloggers that wanders around and meditate on Gods wonderful creation! keep up John! thanks for the virtual trip!

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks Jaime. Glad you liked it. 😊

[@dafadarbabu]

❤

[@johnmckay719]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eliseoeugenin4252]

MY respect to you. AWESOME video and soooooo happy for you. Thank you

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

[@Class1Adventures]

It's took me a couple of days to get through the video. It's brilliant. I'm booked to go in Sept 23. So I'll be watching this a few times before then. Very informative and well presented. Thanks for making it. The Heli looks awesome. 👌

[@johnmckay719]

Glad you enjoyed it and good luck on your trek. It's an amazing place. I've watched a couple of your videos too and they're spectacular!!! Love the beautiful drone shots and landscapes! 👍

[@Class1Adventures]

@@johnmckay719 Thanks John. Appreciate that. I can't wait to go! Lots of training to do in the meantime. 👍

[@royalnepal6540]

thanks for visiting Nepal

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks for having me. Amazing place, amazing people!!!

[@moviecrazy786]

love your vlog

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@enjoynepaltreks6860]

Wow...

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you like it!

[@richrowe4146]

Thank you !

[@johnmckay719]

You're welcome Rich!

[@Roshlynngrg]

Just wow❤

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks Bishal. Glad you like it. 🙏

[@Stephan_Kobalt_Nordstern]

I like your Training routine . Doing the same in Berlin., germany👍

[@johnmckay719]

This was only the tip-of-the-iceberg of what I did to train for the EBC trek. Good luck! When are you going?

[@Stephan_Kobalt_Nordstern]

@@johnmckay719 I know ,but nobody shows the (boring) training. I done alps cross (E5) this year and 2024 we will do the ebc

[@johnmckay719]

@@Stephan_Kobalt_Nordstern Wow! I would LOVE to see the alps (bucket list). Congratulations and good luck on the EBC! Viel gluck! 🙂

[@eliseoeugenin4252]

I booked. Thank you for the push. I hope to find the peace you found. Quick question can you use US dollars? also, how much is a good tip for the loading guys....Thank you

[@johnmckay719]

That's awesome eliseo! You CAN use US dollars some places in Nepal, but you might not get a fair conversion. I would suggest exchanging to nepali rupees when you get there. There are exchange places all over the place in Kathmandu (not just the airport). I tipped our guys, in rupees, the equivalent about $300 US. I think most people tip about $10 -$15 per day.

[@johnmckay719]

Also, you'll want to give your tip to your head sherpa (at the end of your trip). They'll distribute it to the whole team evenly. I believe it might be culturally frowned upon for each sherpa to be receiving tips directly. Hope that helps...

[@eliseoeugenin4252]

I did it You are right Amazing You feel god presence Thank you

[@johnmckay719]

@@eliseoeugenin4252 Congratulations eliseo!

[@johncardona1107]

Mr. John como estas , Wow Great video it Looks Amazing, I am trying go for the first time this year on Nov 2 for my Spiritual Journey, may I ask how much you should tip you sherpa and guide or exchange to bring with you to the Mountains and thank you. Any info help or advice will be appreciated Sir. Good luck with your journey. It will be really nice if we can share a briefly conversation if is ok with you Sir Thank you.

[@johnmckay719]

Estoy muy bien John. Gracias! You CAN use US dollars most places in Nepal, but you might not get a fair conversion. I would suggest exchanging to nepali rupees when you get there. There are exchange places all over the place in Kathmandu (not just the airport). I tipped our guys, in rupees, the equivalent of about $300 US. I think most people tip about $10 -$15 per day (US). Also, you'll want to give your tip to your head sherpa (at the end of your trip). They'll distribute it to the whole team evenly. I believe it might be culturally frowned upon for each sherpa to be receiving tips directly. These guys work SO HARD and are priceless on this trip. As for cash in the mountains, there are no banks/ATM's after Namche, so I would bring a couple hundred dollars for stuff you might need while on trail. Hope that helps! Buena suerte!!!

[@johncardona1107]

@@johnmckay719 Thank you so much Mr. John for taking the time to share your advice and help with me on my journey God Bless. May I ask one more question? how or who you use for the Insurance for the medical trip and thank you again Sir. Habria alguna forma que pudiera hablar con ustde por favor por telefono no lo voy a molestar mucho y Gracias. puedo poner por aqui mi numero del trabajo .

[@eliseoeugenin4252]

Did you hire a company???? Awesome

[@johnmckay719]

Yes. Ian Taylor Trekking. They were amazing!!!

[@witchmouth]

Great video, and well videographed. Some of the music was too raucous and incongruous with the scene, example approaching the Hillary Bridge. Different music would have worked better.

[@johnmckay719]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the input/advice! I see your point.

[@omantoodle2437]

What a journey…beautiful documentary

[@johnmckay719]

Thanks Oman. I'm glad you liked it.

[@purbadribanerjee3289]

💘lovely...will from 22nd Mar be ok for the treck...please let me know

[@johnmckay719]

Yes. I went in late April and this seemed to be mid to late in the trekking season. Late March would be perfect. Hope you enjoy it. Good luck and stay safe!!! 👍

[@purbadribanerjee3289]

@@johnmckay719 Thanks

[@domenicclohessy9684]

Hi John.. Loved the vid & great to see that the weather gods were kind to u. May I ask what were the exact dates of your trip..??

[@johnmckay719]

Glad you like it Domenic! We started the 10 day trek in Lukla on April 24, 2022. Reached base camp on May 3. This was right in the middle of the spring climbing season (when the weather is most favorable).

[@karipintakivi9153]

Was the helicopter flight part of the package or the usual insurance fraud?

[@johnmckay719]

The helicopter flight back down to Lukla was not part of the package and wasn't insurance fraud. It was sort of a last minute decision that our lead guide managed to arrange for us. We split the cost so it really wasn't that bad at all.

[@subhoriju]

This was really good one ! You Literally managed to provide a true picture of hardship one has to go through to get to experience the unparalleled beauty of Himalayan as.. kudos to you .. very well documented.. and beautiful narration too. I plan to take up this challenge next year .. videos like this truly inspiring ❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@johnmckay719]

@@subhoriju Glad you enjoyed the video. You're going to really enjoy the trek in-person though. Thanks for your input, and good luck on your journey!

[@joshmccue6358]

Hay mate , what camera you using ?

[@johnmckay719]

Hey Josh, a GoPro Hero 8 was used for almost all of this. Some clips were shot with my phone (Galaxy S22). I found it pretty difficult to keep batteries charged at that altitude/temperature.

[@joshmccue6358]

@@johnmckay719 great thanks mate , heading over next week I have a hero 10 and 2 batteries. Hopefully enough. May get 1 more

[@johnmckay719]

@@joshmccue6358 You're gonna do the EBC trek? I took 3 batteries and that wasn't enough. Although I wasn't as diligent as I should've been at charging at every opportunity... Electricity gets really sparse the higher you go. Love your videos BTW...

[@joshmccue6358]

@@johnmckay719 yeah mate ebc and also lobuche climb ..

[@johnmckay719]

@@joshmccue6358 Wow! That sounds amazing. Lobuche peak looked incredible. Please let me know how it goes. Can't wait to see your videos!

[@omantoodle2437]

What shoes/boots,did,you,wear?

[@johnmckay719]

As with all of my hiking, I wear shoes/boots from a company in the US called Oboz. I love Oboz footwear and the Oboz Bridger Mid B-Dry Hiking Boot was perfect for the EBC. Here's a link to the boots... a.co/d/4ldnBTV