Hiking to Everest Base Camp (this was hard)

[@earthpeoplechurchforhumani9456]

In 1973 in April and May, my American hippie girlfriend and I walked from Lamasangu --- (about an hour from Katmandu by a public bus on the road to Tibet) --- to EBC and then all the way back to Katmandu. There were no jeepable roads from Lamasangu to EBC, back in the day, a half-century ago. We were 26 years old. We had no porter and NO BACKPACK of any kind --- just a blanket, an Indian shoulder bag, and cheap Chinese tennis shoes. I remember, from Katmandu to Jiri was a five-day walk, just to get warmed up. Our total hiking time was 49 days for the roundtrip --- to and back --- from EBC. We spent a total of $200 in those two months. No lodges existed at all until Namche. At night, we would knock on the door of the last Nepali home --- and using sign language --- ask permission to sleep on their porch. We were never refused shelter. We saw absolutely no trash --- anywhere --- at any time. We crossed paths with perhaps a dozen other Western hikers per day. We did final need to hire two porters from Periche at 14,000ft --- to EBC and back --- so they could carry firewood and guide us. Basecamp was absolutely empty, not a soul in sight. Your video is a fun throw-back to the old days. We are now 77 years old. Keep on trekking!

[@TubeLeftOozeRight]

what a trip. Lucky you!

[@OneMagicalMoment]

I love this story!! ❤

[@sayanbarai3529]

Wow!! Would love to see some pictures

[@virajrstar4653]

Life might get old, but the memories are still young. with your content it makes me more excited for my next year EBC plan. Thanks for sharing the amazing journey mate. cheers!!

[@farmasinema]

Holy sheet, that's awesome.

[@MohanShrestha-kq6wv]

This is a first video in years, that I haven't skipped a second!!

[@floragonning]

Glad you enjoyed 💛✨🙌

[@suraj-ug7py]

@@floragonning welcome to nepal. i want to suggest you best places to visit in nepal. do you have email ?

[@zztops489Y]

Did this back in '83. Brings back lots of memories. Incredibly difficult. I had porters to carry the heavy stuff, as I had limited time. In terms of what makes this so hard, not the ups, actually, but the unrelenting downs!!! By the time you reach Namche, you will have done about 3 times the elevation of Everest. The other big advantage of doing it this way, is you will never have to worry about acclimatizing. And, after Namche, compared to what you have done, it's pretty much *flat*!!! Good luck.

[@angusyoung6087]

the story telling is so beautiful and the cinematography is so sophisticated, this is the greatest everest base camp film i have ever seen. Not only is this top quality (filming + post production), it is f**kn hard to carry film gear and find the time and logistics to efficiently shoot this trip. so well done.

[@floragonning]

🥹 thank you for noticing and taking the time to write such a lovely comment 🫶🙏

[@maidenekker]

Beautiful video! I walked to EBC in 1991, we started from Jiri, that was where the road ended back then. We also did not have porters or a guide, that was not very common, most people walked on their own. I remember the part from Jiri to Lukla to be very beautiful and very peaceful. The first few days were very hard, but it helped us to get stronger and be prepared for the higher altitudes later on. Thank you for sharing this, it is lovely to relive this a little bit.

[@realisticflow9]

These small food joints all over the route are just life Saviour!

[@daniellealishah4505]

Beautiful. This channel makes me feel like someone who has stumbled upon an incredible secret place and am torn between telling everyone i know, or keeping it to myself.

[@floragonning]

🥹🥹💛

[@sarjnasinha253]

You are my favourite person on KZbin and such an inspiration. Thank you for doing everything that you do. ❤️lots of love.

[@Bill_Ross]

Whenever I travel, I always carry a set of ear plugs in my pocket. Learned from a similar experience, but at a hostel in northern Vietnam rather than a Nepali bus. Nice video! I did the trek in 2018, but started in Lukla. It was great to see some of what I missed. I also had a similar experience with Snickers bars, initial resistance followed by overwhelming acceptance. As for the why of all of it, I can only speak to my own motivations. For me the beautiful views, the interesting people, the new foods, the photos, the videos, the moments of awe, and most importantly, to me at least, the sense of accomplishment that comes from struggling through hardship for a worthwhile goal. Achievement feels cheap if you don't have to work for it.

[@parth3075]

10 seconds into the video and straight away I subscribed!

[@floragonning]

Thank you, that means a lot 🥹🙏

[@parth3075]

@@floragonning You're so good at this! Dont ever stop making these videos! To the moon 🚀

[@FelixTVHD]

I will give this channel one year till 100.000 subscribers, mark my words

[@JPF123]

She's living every young person's dream lol (at least outwardly) Yeah this channel is gonna blow up in popularity.

[@Y2Kvids]

Take all the time

[@snlagr]

i can bet it'l take less than 1 year

[@Shokunin_Spirit]

Sure it'll happen. Don't jinx it though 😉

[@pkak1]

Subscribed in less than 10 seconds

[@bru2oo]

Amazing. I hope someday I can go to Everest as well! Cheers from Brazil.

[@floragonning]

I hope you’ll get the chance!! 🙌👏

[@govindathompson2043]

Great video! Nice story telling, beautifully filmed and tastefully edited. I really enjoyed watching it!

[@oshinijayasundara5412]

Beautiful video! Good luck!👏🏼 Waiting to see the next part 😊

[@wildambu]

This is a beautiful description of the track from Faplu to EBC. I also discovered the new motorable track to Lukla from Faplu. But your writing style is amazing !

[@dearlychrystabellereantill1754]

omg this is such a wonderful yet difficult adventure. I love this so much please release part 2.

[@zahidkhan04]

Amazingly beautifull,cinematic and very well narrated✌️,waiting for next ep,,plus subscribed👍

[@anuradhasen4919]

Thank you so much for posting this video Thanks for taking me along in this trip I truly felt that I was trekking with you

[@karanssiddu8891]

The cinematography, music, man! just love ur content

[@CuriousChronicleTV]

15 seconds in the video and I subscribed. I had a feeling something fantastic was on its way, and I wasn't let down. Keep delivering this awesome content!

[@floragonning]

Aw that’s very kind, thank you so much! 😊🙏✨

[@sgshubham98]

One of the best content seen recently… Just pure emotions and feels like my conversations on trails 18:49 ❤❤

[@DanielErnst]

Beautiful footage and great storytelling, really enjoyed this video! 😊 Must have been a lot of work to put these together. Can’t wait to watch the other parts! 🙏

[@vincya9761]

I found your channel recently. I can only say wow just wow. The cinematic view video editing photography some memorising views I just love all on your videos.. Keep pushing one day you will get popular. mark my words. You are capable of it. Lot of love ❤. Stay blessed and have a safe journey.. ❤

[@chriscaffee4932]

As moviemakers and story tellers you have both grown a lot. This is an EXCELLENT movie. Extremely well shot and edited. Very entertaining.

[@floragonning]

Thank you so much!! 🙏 I try my best to learn something new every day :)

[@ranahossain1801]

I recently completed ABC. I am super excited the way you completed EBC. 😍😍

[@sathyaa.v]

Feels so soothing yet adventurous to watch. Wonderful story telling. Loved every bit of the video❤

[@theridgelinestories]

This was amazing to watch. I like how you merge cinematic shots with a raw vlog style in between. And I didn't know we could still do the EBC without a guide as I heard it was made compulsory from last year onwards. This is good to know.

[@floragonning]

Thank you 🙏🙏 and yes, the new rules aren’t implemented in the Everest area - one of the only regions in Nepal you can still legally hike without a guide!

[@chipmunkstudies3]

The story telling to the quality of videos to everything speaks volume of perfection...i enjoyed a lot watching your videos...lotss of loveee❤❤❤

[@rebeccaandersson6352]

We are cheering you on back home in Sweden! Amazing videos.

[@bloomingsafar]

I was hoping someone to do this trek without flight' and You did it. Well I was planned to do this alone without any flight and become the first person 😂😂. But thank you so much it's a complete information for me and salute you guys did it without anyone's help. Also the cinematography is damn so perfect. Salute to that videographer. Good Work guys.

[@dennyyohanes8677]

Loveee the Lumix S5 mark ii colorrr😍😍😍

[@ranjinirajainfilm]

really lovely story telling. and i did not fast forward!! Also, i did not know that tyou could hike and stop at villages as you go buy!

[@yjw1843]

This creates a model of a documentary style vlog - very refined and engaging. Well done!

[@tirsolecointere]

I enjoyed so much the colors in this video! Waiting for the rest! Good content, new follower here!

[@surabhisuresh5560]

woww im in a loss of words, I am in awe of your work and will can't wait to see more of what you guys do keep it up!! Edit: Just bing watched all your videos and I know ill be coming back to them again and again

[@wixzam]

Beautiful! Where is the second part of the video?

[@Vikermajit]

Awesome trekking...

[@ohaakash]

such refreshing content, i mean just wow. this is something i completely relate to "like why do we even do such things", haha...

[@lavikumar3191]

I'm from India, beautifully described all the route and plans. Desperately waiting for part two and further.

[@floragonning]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you 🫶 it’s coming on Friday 🌞

[@lavikumar3191]

@@floragonning wow 🤩

[@Lessonsingh01]

Yes it's not a small thing,it is world highest point in the world, it's tough to get there not everyone Can do , you guys are mentality and physically strong, you guys are completely archived your dreams that great thing, lot's of love from Nepal 💙🫶

[@imtiazilahi27]

beautiful ... looking forward to the part 2 :)

[@rishavnepal8613]

Such an amazing content, you’re so good at what you do. Im glad i found you this early and can’t wait for the channel to blow up. Maybe Nepal videos will help? Haha Looking forward to the EBC series 😅

[@floragonning]

Ahh that means a lot, thank you so much!! 😊

[@juleshorse9056]

First vid I have seen of the stretch South of Lukla. Well done - mud is not easy.

[@MarjonSporrij]

What a special adventure! Can't wait to see more. So proud of the two of you. You are living your dream, girl and you're making you're mom proud and happy! Love you ❤

[@sunsettropical]

Meteen toen ik jou hoorde praten dacht ik “NEDERLANDER!!” 😂 Maar dit was echt een hele leuke video!

[@udenia]

Kudos for activating hard mode! Really classy cinematography and interesting storytelling, loved the light humor sprinkled around the whole series. Curious about the hardware that you used for capturing this!

[@palashroy8342]

Mis I love your desesion and expectations . Thankyou

[@sodiumlights]

Absolutely wonderful watch, thank you ❤

[@-JourneyJournals]

very beautiful places! great movie! I think you will quickly gain a large audience👍

[@floragonning]

Thank you!! 😊

[@gulqureshi5681]

This is bloody brilliant. Hopefully you will do the K2 basecamp trek in Pakistan one day which is 10x harder than this one 🔥

[@floragonning]

It's on the wishlist!! 🙏

[@user-wb4lr9on3n]

Why buddy why always compare with IND just focus on your country to make good the more you try to compare with IND I make sure you will get more failure... So bhai agle 50 saal to Mai av jinda hu tu dekh le kab pak IND ku surpass krta h😂

[@Tallsayd003]

The quality and VFX edit attract me to subscribe this channel ❤

[@shalavrana]

Excited to see the rest of the series.

[@aamarbdr5192]

What a great video. Engaging storytelling, eye-catching framing.

[@ervinslens]

This looks great my friend, absolutely fantastic scenery and ambience! So professionally narrated 👏👏

[@floragonning]

Thank you very much!

[@janetjoyrubrico8621]

This feels like watching a movie ❤ doing this in october hopefully - but with guide and all, I'm not too brave 😊 Looking forward to your upcoming videos! 😊

[@chhiringdawasherpa7917]

Hello namaste If you want to travel with sherpa guide I am here for your service. Thank you 😊

[@theboyfromhills]

Gosh! I haven't seen such thing before ,You guys are truly incredible and blessed May mountain gods bless you both on your journey. Good luck!! love from India ❤

[@Kabuldevkota]

I am from Nepal . Video seems amazing and the bus music was awesome😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Saidentalvlogs]

Great

[@shaheenkdr]

I am even lazy to carry the 24-70 on flat terrains , and you carried it all the way for hike to bring us incredible video, take a bow ! Subscribing for more !

[@vijaypundkar2792]

Very nicely explained. Like your bag may I know the link for that bag . And your writing style is also adorable

[@travistann5119]

Hardcore! Respect!

[@Phoneman-p9j]

Great life.... Shots are great too...

[@lijithomas608]

Good luck, i always dreamed about "The mount everest but never get time"

[@MrKoyee2937]

Glad you explore our beautiful country ☺️🎉Much love from nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@lifeisbeautiful2001]

Hi I love your videos . They are surreal. I have taken sabbatical for 5 months and exploring Himalayas. Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh.

[@arthuryumaev]

That was amazing! Waiting for the next parts :)

[@TrongNguyen-rx2fb]

I think the loud music is to keep the driver awake. Otherwise, there is a high chance that the driver might get too sleepy during the 12-hour drive.

[@ummuthariq5082]

Wowww such an amazing journeyyy

[@MagnussonRacing]

Really like your videos! Found your chanel about a month ago when I by some reason decided to search for Pakistan. And now I wait expectantly for your next videos!

[@floragonning]

Ahh thank you, glad you like it! 🙏

[@alessiabohland]

Your editing style is amazing 😊 loved the video!

[@3rdRockFromSun]

Misty forest, lot of fog in the hills and mountains of Nepal means spirits rome there that lady and the kid might be spirits, can be bad sometimes. Its actually scary in the misty mountains.

[@amankeshri3398]

You are doing great guys. It is like i am going with you guys. Soon Hope one day I'll on same path ❤ Watch your both videos without skipped 👍🏻

[@Mt.Everest.]

Glad I found this channel! I need the rest of the trek? 🎉❤

[@nomadphotographer]

The video such an amazing story telling ❤

[@sandipmagar9767]

I like your editing effect tone and cinematic shott is awesome ❤

[@iangrant9117]

That pack isn’t fitting you all that well ! Amazing trip however. Stunning.

[@DavidJones-xt4bi]

I also walked from Jiri to EBC and Gokyo back in 87. And back out to Jiri again. My understanding was that trekkers were now required by law to have a guide? The new rule was (as I understand it) from April 2023. Is it that the Khumbu region is exempt?

[@supernazu4546]

I thought it's illegal now to trek to the base camp with no guide??

[@mariannemarlow]

Loved this. Look forward to the next one :)

[@ryanbell335]

Amazing adventure! Especially since you're unable to hike without a guide in Nepal now 😢

[@jps900]

I like the story music. Video shots... voice clarity... wow... love from india. Ur writing style is difderent but i wnjoyed

[@mountain_meanderer]

Very inspiring & informative too. Loved the simplicity of the presentation. Looking forward for act 3. Could you pls share the name of the map navigation app what you were using in your phone.

[@kenstone1776]

No flights ,, respect , Next time i will walk to lukla too.🤣

[@AadiJaintleman]

i love the colorgrading of your videos

[@kentmemories]

What a film and story telling.

[@floragonning]

Thank you! 🙏

[@davidcooksley2154]

Which bus station in Kathmandu did you depart and what time of year was this trek

[@j3rry.p]

I like your style, edit, vibe, smile etc… nice. love you as person, hope you will not change with more subs like other youtubers 🙂 little bit in your steps - in few weeks trekking around pakistan, then mt kilimanjaro and maybe next year EBC

[@floragonning]

Amazing!! Which hikes are you planning to do in Pakistan?

[@j3rry.p]

@@floragonning Probably the most traditional - Gilgit, Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat BC, Hapakun campsite, Rakaposhi BC, Hunza valley, Attabad Lake, Passu Glacier & Bridge etc etc… over 2wks wander around :-) and of course Lahore for 4-5 days (because of you 👍and your amazing video from Lahore)

[@sarthakchouhan4416]

The quality of this video....its like watching a movie...so well made 🫂 u earned a sub would be watching qll ur videos now..and would be waiting for more

[@LifeAmongTheWildflowers]

Great video!

[@JakubKnop-ml8fs]

12 hours busdrive sucks. I did 2 days of hitch hiking 2023 from kathmandu to phaplu. Had enough breaks between the cars.

[@RaviMeena-iy3ji]

Beautiful content ❤

[@kushalkumar498]

Nice & very informative video for those people who want to go ebc trek without flight guide & portar but I have a query how many days to enough for this trek & how much money sufficient to done this

[@prileteli4]

Cool video, well done, good luck to you ☺👌

[@kojak2169]

Loud music is to keep the Driver awake. 12hr drive is not easy.

[@hahahamdy]

Amazing ❤

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

Hello new sub here, looking forward to your amazing story

[@phurbasherpa-et5fo]

Happy to see you at our lodge at shurke hope you liked it

[@X1991A]

Stunning Camera work in all your videos.

[@floragonning]

Thanks! I try :)

[@JustFilmYourself]

i also want to trek Mount Everest Base Camp, very Soon

[@XzarLim]

hahaha indeed the Nepali music is the highlight!