PART 1: Mera, Climbing Nepal's Highest Trekking Peak

Mera Peak is a popular trekking peak in the Everest region of the Himalayas of Nepal. At 6476M (21,247') it is classified as Nepal's highest trekking peak. Its summit rewards one of the best views in the Himalayas, where trekkers enjoy views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kanchenjunga. Interestingly, it was first climbed in 1953 only days before the first successful summit of Mount Everest. While climbing Mera Peak requires limited technical ability, it should not be taken lightly, as it it still a mountain at extreme elevation. Altitude sickness, very cold weather, and wind pose the greatest challenges.
0:00 Montage Intro
0:58 Spoken Intro
3:06 Day 1 Kathmandu to Lukla
3:57 Flying to Lukla
4:37 First part of trek
5:17 Day 2 Karikhola Village
5:37 Kharikhola Montage
6:28 Day 3 Bupsa to Panggom
7:47 Day 4 Panggom to Ramailo
9:12 Ponggom La
9:32 First view of Mera Peak
10:38 Push to Ramailo
11:11 Route overview
11:34 Ramailo to Chhetra Khola
13:42 Day 6 Chhetra Khola to Khote
15:29 Khote timelapse
15:46 Day 7 Khote to Thangnak
16:00 Diwali dancing
16:38 Leaving Khote
17:33 Lungsungba Gompa
18:20 Arriving to Thangnak
18:56 Day 8 Thangnak to Khare
19:42 Sabai Tsho
20:30 Day 9 Khare Rest Day
21:48 Day 10 Mera High Camp
23:28 High Camp Montage
24:48 At High Camp
25:54 Epic Sunset at Everest
26:19 Mera Peak Summit Day
29:03
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Deciding between trekking companies can be a daunting task, as many promise reduced rates, but sacrifice on quality. It is important to select a company licensed by the Nepal government. In 2021 and 2022 I chose Adventure High Mountain for the organization of my trips. They are mentioned in this video and you can visit their website by clicking here:
www.adventurehighmountain.com
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[@cyruscrossan]

Beautiful scenes here, what an adventure. Keen on following your travels!

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you! I’m working on a video from Alpamayo in Peru. Be sure to check back soon.

[@philiphicks2530]

Great video Scott. Brought back great memories of when my son and I did the same trek back in the spring of 2018. Congratulations on your trek.

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you. That makes me feel great! ❤

[@user-vb3dd3me6r]

Of all the Mera Peak videos, this one of the most precise, concise , and well documented. Congratulations!!!

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you so much!

[@mwitosh]

Great Video, Thanks

[@scott.e.wiseman]

I’m very glad you liked it!

[@Antosh2057]

Stunning views and experience

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed it.

[@richardmichael1445]

Thank you. Just what I wanted to see. Congratulations on your summit.

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching!

[@fredreynolds-onefootinfron5919]

Well Done Scott...I have been looking at Cotopaxi but looks like it may stay closed for the upcoming Climbing Season, so Mera Peak has my attention at this time. Beautiful Vlog and Congrats on your Summit. I did Aconcagua Dec 2022. Have you looked at that Climb?? I will enjoy following you Scott. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Park City.

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Hello! Thanks for your comments. Yeah, Cotopaxi being an active volcano has been closed to climbing on more than one occasion. I was fortunate to summit Cotopaxi in December of 2020 in perfect conditions. If you still decide on Ecuador, Cayambe is another beautiful objects, as well as Chimborazo (although it has gotten more dangerous due to instable snow and rock). I have thought about Aconcagua many times, but its during our winter when I'm very busy as a ski instructor! So, I have yet to do it or commit to doing it. Stay tuned on my channel, as I will be putting out a new video on Alpamayo Sunday morning.

[@josephjacobs6616]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing your journey ! Loved how you congratulated all the Sherpas on the summit . On average , how heavy was your backpack and what kind of training did you do leading up to your expedition? Thanks again and we’ll done !

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Sherpas deserve all the praise they receive and then some. They are people of extraordinary strength and resilience. They are the only reason these Himalayan peaks are accessible. With the porter help, I would carry around 30-40 lbs per day and not the amount I would carry if I were specifically backpacking. We went from one established camp to another, so a lot of camping gear and extra food was not necessary to bring. The best way to train is to walk and hike and come as close as you can to replicating the feeling of hiking up and downhill with added weight.

[@AMCD18]

Excellent footage Scott! Amazing experience 👏

[@scott.e.wiseman]

Thank you, Amparo. Many more happy trails to you!