TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP, Sample Of My Epic Journey

Video copyright: MINDWISEMAN "Maverick OutDoors".
A brief video of a few highlights from the more inclusive full version Epic video of high altitude Himalayan trek detailed experience to Everest Base Camp.
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[@funkyprepper]

Amazing. Trip of a lifetime. Your a living legend brother. Well done sir

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Cheers bro!!

[@theninjaman]

Well done Pete this proves that no matter how old you are you can still chase your dreams

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks, yes age is a lot of times state of mind, & ya gotta grab life by the balls & live it.

[@funkyprepper]

Had to see this again Beyond amazing mate well done

[@loaferx5409]

Awesome Pete! The joy shines through.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks. Body's back in Blighty but heart n soul remain in the Himalayas

[@neilcastell6951]

Kudos to you Pete for getting out there and doing it, your a real inspiration.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks Neil. I simply do what I do & hope others get interest from it. Cheers.

[@pikld]

top of the World mate. Brings back some wonderful memories trekking in the Annapurna Range 2001,always carry the memories with me,beautiful views and you really accomplish the journey to see them.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Tops back at you. Plans to do Annapurna circuit next with maybe return to Khumbu to do 3 Peaks. Defo Lhasa Tibet also on list. The effort & commitment to do these things are greatly rewarded by experiencing the sights n sound of the awesome wilderness - for sure.

[@lazylad9064]

Well done Pete. Tick that one off the list👍👍. See you soon be safe.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks, more Himalayan travels in near future.

[@ricky7396]

Be safe I hear it's busier than ever up there and long waits to access summit is causing fatalities. All the best.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

A lot happened during 2 days approaching Base Camp. We had to reroute due to small avalanche rock fall on trek route caused by Khumbu Valley glacier on the move more than normal. Plus a lot of the fatalities regarding summit were due to inexperienced climbers taking oxygen bottles for granted, some tanks being taken from others. There's queues of climbers every season but this year was slow due to some climbers that simply didn't do their prep. Cheers.

[@journeyman7189]

Amazing Pete. Looking forward to the full video. ATB Nate

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks Nate, miles of vid footage, long long edit process. Hope to get it sorted real soon.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

You did it mate, great drills.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Cheers Moose, yeh a lot of prep considerations applied so the experience could be enjoyed. Many I came across achieved the trek or didn't & suffered due to thinking it'd be a leisurely stroll.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

So your adventure begins Pete, chuffed for ya mate, the scenery looks spectacular, makes the Beacons and Scottish Highlands look small in comparison. Hats off to those Sherpa's, their carrying bigger loads than them Donkey's, have an enjoyable and safe journey and atvb to you. 🇬🇧

[@MINDWISEMAN]

It was a spectacular lifetime experience mate. Living with the Sherpas for 2 weeks was an experience in itself, they defied gravity let alone carry kit n kaboodles beyond normal human abilities. Thanks for following the process/prep/training etc & taking time to comment. Full vid A to Z up soon. Cheers!

[@fepowson]

Outstanding effort Pete, well done. Looking forward to your adventure :) Cheers.........Les

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Cheers Les. Full version up soon once near 4 hours of vid is edited entertainingly proper.

[@fepowson]

:)

[@DWA1]

Awesome!!

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

I recall you doing a lot of 'hill walking' to kind of get ready for this. Well, you did it, good job man, I know it was tough, I have struggled with trying to breath at higher altitudes, and it's not easy. Up there in the REAL high altitudes, it's take a step, stop, take a breath, repeat. Sometimes it's that difficult for us who dwell at lower elevations where there's more O2. The people who live there are used to it, they grow up with that lower level of oxygen, then if they come down to be Gurkha soldiers for the Army, they're like a hot rodded car on nitrous oxide because they are getting way more O2 than normal. I knew a guy who had been a Sherpa and guided and summited Everest around 18 times I think it was. Nicest fellow you'd ever meet, and humble as well. I hope you're doing well, considering the current circumstances. ATB from New England USA.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks for your response. It was interesting to find how my training contributed to the trek & experience. Also interesting how the process of induced hypoxia upon the body helps condition ones abilities with altitude. Yep the Sherpas & mountain people are genetically adapted to their environment. My porter had Gurkha family connections, told me some interesting history of their endeavours before they were known for aditions to certain global military units. I was planned for Mera Peak November 2020 but that went all pear shaped due to global restrictions. Now it's focussed on Tibet plus more of the Himal region for a longer period of time as soon as restroictions arelifted, however long that takes. All's welll as can be thanks, best regards for 2021 to you & NE USA!

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

@@MINDWISEMAN SHTF today - patriots stormed the capitol -Commies ran like rats off a sinking ship. More at 10 so to speak :-)

[@armouredcockroach]

Brilliant Effort Pete lucky you didn't wear orange you'd of been mistaken as an AWOL Monk ( HaHa!! ) inspirational TopMan Atb. R

[@guyemmott4009]

Get out there and join him Roach...and cook a meal at the summit!

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Cheers mate. Am now developing levitation lama skills.....

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Guy - now that would be a "to the max" novel thing to do 5,400 mtrs altitude, defo upstage low land woodland fire pit concoction lol..

[@CragScrambler]

long time sub and have to say thats amazing mate, keep em coming!

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks a lot, plus appreciate your support regarding your reply to the nerd heads negative comment whereby he eventually deleted his negative words.

[@jbradshaw4236]

Wow.. I reached base camp in 1999 ,mother effects of global warming are so clear to see in this video.. great effort pal.. brought back good memories many thanks.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks for the feedback. I imagine you can see subtle changes to the environment. The Sherpas said a lot has sadly weather/environmentally changed even in the past 5 years. Once you've done EBC it becomes part of you.....that's why I will return to the Himal terrain. Cheers.

[@SparksHealth]

Amazing nice one Pete

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks a lot!

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Awesome achievement matey well done altitude is a bugger isn’t it good on ya 👍

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks a lot, yes moving up & down in altitude eventually up to 5,500 mtrs just before arriving at EBC was an experience in itself.

[@colinsynstar]

Did you have a drink in Rum Doodle bar Kathmandu, I loved it in Nepal.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

No, but had a good walk about recce of all the night life let alone day time traders. Kathmandu is world unto itself, & Nepa is a great experience....I will return.

[@williamosborne6258]

Well done just remember were here for a good time not along time we have to get after it and live the dream

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Cheers, yeh we're a long time deceased so grab it by the short n curlies

[@WyeExplorer]

Awesome going Pete. How was your injury - healed now? Mark

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks Mark. Yep leg surgery on both hips given the all clear, albeit the deformed left foot will always be there. We just have to soldier on.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MINDWISEMAN Hey that's great. Thanks for getting back to us. See you out and about. Peace!

[@MINDWISEMAN]

@@WyeExplorer 👍

[@HansPetterOsvold]

well done Pete, atb

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thank you Hans. Cheers.

[@WildCamper]

The wait is over 😃

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Full vid version soon.

[@jkd185]

Well done mate.

[@MINDWISEMAN]

Thanks.