Trekking to Everest Base Camp with No Training

Recovering from terrible food poisoning that I picked up in Thailand, I arrived in Nepal with the ambition to trek to Everest Base Camp. The problem is, I had very little training and had barely been over 1500 metres before... Watch along to see how it goes!
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[@CPerry-bu1ni]

Awesome video. Just wow. Plan to do this trip next year, this video was great prep. Thank you so much 🙂

[@ezekielacuna1291]

This deserves way more likes! I was shocked when I saw this only had 9k views

[@goramn]

Thank you algorithm for this video!

[@csocianu]

KZbin algorithm just show up this video. Exactly what I wanted as I plan to take a trip to Lukla and trek alone to Everest base camp, similar as you - a self organized trekking. Can't wait for more videos and more details! Maybe a video with how you planned the trip, what you put in the backpack, cash amount, insurances, tourist permit etc etc.

[@JacksonMoyles]

Already working on it! I'll try and include as much as I possibly can to help the likes of yourself 😄

[@GR3GOR]

class video mate, what a pilgrimage!

[@JacksonMoyles]

I felt like a wee peasant from stronghold on my way to the holy lands 🥲😂 Legend mate!

[@luke-ve8jb]

Great video mate

[@JacksonMoyles]

Thank you Luke!! Appreciate it bro 💪

[@Karalolcowlaw]

Just subbed, wishing you success with your channel, working on my fitness and then I'll tackle the EBC trek.

[@JacksonMoyles]

Thank you so much! I hope you make it there someday! It is a trek of a lifetime 😊

[@youngpablo7794]

Really cool vid keep up good content

[@surfgorl9407]

Seriously impressive feat to have accomplished.. 🎉 I’m hoping to go next year 😅.. what 3 tips would you suggest? Edit: I really enjoyed your video, I found myself not wanting it to end!! New subscriber here

[@JacksonMoyles]

@@surfgorl9407 Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I was extremely under prepared for this trip as I had already been travelling to other places before Nepal so I'm maybe not the most qualified to answer but I'll try 😅 - Be careful where you eat meat. The further along the trail you go, the higher chance it's not going to be great. - My god, make sure you have tested your clothing/gear before. Get those boots broken into! - Take sunscreen, sun glasses, those thin snoods so you're less exposed to the sun, wind and dust. I hope you manage to make it and good luck!!

[@liyinchong4493]

Amazing place ❤

[@JacksonMoyles]

@@liyinchong4493 Couldn't agree more!!

[@capturespixels_]

Wow definitely one of a lifetime adventure =)

[@JacksonMoyles]

Exactly! Which why I tried to push on no matter what 😂

[@Bren1704]

The last chopper out of ‘nam 🚁

[@Frank-Euro]

❤❤❤

[@shiao3990]

Did you have any difficulty arrive and leaving Lukla? I'm planning to go in late September, but a few people told me monsoon seasons are now extended until the end of September due to climate change, so the flights to Lukla get cancelled a lot.

[@JacksonMoyles]

Arriving was totally fine however we were delayed a little bit getting back. I'd definitely recommend booking flights home etc a couple days after to allow yourself time to get back to Kathmandu. I had an extra day so I wasn't too worried but a few people in my group were stressing. To be quite honest, I didn't research too much so I didn't realise the risk I was taking by doing it in September. But after seeing the hordes of people arriving as we were going down, I'm glad I did!

[@arnprasad]

When was this done coz now they got a board next to that stone at EBC

[@JacksonMoyles]

@@arnprasad This was at the end of last year!

[@danicalawler]

They have removed it pretty quickly because there were a lot of people that disliked it. It’s no longer there.

[@arnprasad]

@@danicalawler ah..didnt know. Thx

[@ByomkeshKumar-rl1hy]

Nice vlog. Did you take the Lukla flight from Kathmandu or Ramechap?

[@JacksonMoyles]

@@ByomkeshKumar-rl1hy Thanks dude! Glad you liked it.. I took the flight from Kathmandu... It was fine on the way in but bumpy on the way back 😬

[@domenicclohessy9684]

Hey Jackson...loved yr vid on this epic trek. I am doing my EBC & 3 Passes trek in Nov. I was just wondering which camera did u use as the clarity is unreal.?

[@OriginalSlash63]

hey Domenic , doing the EBC 3 passes nov 2-23 this year as well !👍👍

[@JacksonMoyles]

That's Awesome! Are you all prepared for it? For the footage you see, I was using a GoPro Hero 9! I was super impressed with the quality too as I hadn't long bought it

[@domenicclohessy9684]

Thanks mate. 3 yrs of research so hopefully I am prepared but u never know what the altitude will do to u which is why I am starting in Phaplu ( Nov 15th)..No porter or guide.We will be on the trail at the same time so I might see u heading down as I head up. I will keep an eye out for u. Am using 2 insta360 cameras so hopefully I can match the quality of yr Gopro which is why I asked the question. May I ask what insurance company you are using. I am struggling to find a company that can provide a sensible quote without a ridiculous excess charge especially with the reputation that Nepal has regarding all the scams regarding helicopter rescues. U did make a reference in this vid but for the 3 passes I am sure u will have insurance just for peace of mind.

[@karipintakivi9153]

@@domenicclohessy9684 I hope you know going CCW Kongma La - Cho La - Renjo La is safer what comes to altitude (slower approach and acclimatisation in more interesting places; real villages) and ease of passes (less climbing). Also if the big glacier conditions are iffy it is perfectly possible to go around the termini, which only adds a few km to the hike. You do not have to cross them to complete the 3 passes.

[@domenicclohessy9684]

I understand. I am going ccw doing 4 acclimatisation stops at Namche..Pangboche ( Aba Dhablam base camp) Dingboche & Chukhung. I can only hope the weather dosent go against me especially on the high passes. Only time will tell...

[@karipintakivi9153]

At 17:55 the trail forks and you should have chosen the "Gokyo" trail, not the EBC one. This because the High Scenic Trail via Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche also leading to EBC is much more impressive than the standard Tengboche low trail all lazy guides use. Takes the same amount of time on the way up, just come down via Tengboche monastery. Idiotic to hike the same trail twice. No training? I have never trained for trekking, or aerobic training in general in 50 years, but have been to Khumbu 5 times already.

[@DonnaRoushall]

I have watched over 30 videos of this base camp trip….. and somehow YOU seem to insert yourself in every one of them. These are all paid companies that use this same trek. If YOU think it’s so important to take all these “ other “ trails…. Then start your own company and just do it. Otherwise just stay in your lane. I’m beginning to think your just a bot to land on almost every trek video I watch.

[@karipintakivi9153]

@@DonnaRoushall Yes, I am on a mission from Gods! Gods of best views and most impressive routes. Tha sad fact is that (almost) all nepalese companies use the standard route because they are afraid to be different. Several western companies have started using the Phortse route on the way up because of me telling them to, and they are not changing back as both guides and the clients love the route; they are getting more for the same amount of time and money. Try it and you'll also like it.

[@DonnaRoushall]

@@karipintakivi9153 western companies…?…. Name them please..

[@karipintakivi9153]

@@DonnaRoushall NatGeo and REI used to go via Phortse until they stopped Nepal trips due to Covid-19. Besides the two Finnish operators Mandala and Aventura fast search [EBC itinerary phortse dates] brings up these as an example, now some more avant-garde Nepalese agencies seem also have heard about my recommendations: International Mountain Guides (Wa USA), Mountain Madness (Wa USA) Mission Summit (Nep), Nepal Vision (Nep), Mountain Monarch (Nep), Expedition Base (Nep), Himalayan Wonders (Nep). Those came up on first two pages. If one wonders why independent guides do not go via Phortse one should understand that many of the are not locals anymore but city boys form Kathmandu, and unfamiliar with the area actually, just walking the rut back and forth.

[@ManWithLamp]

super ❤❤❤

[@lekhgurung1324]

Nice … Bro whats your Camera Gear..??

[@JacksonMoyles]

The Camera I used in this video was the GoPro Hero 9!

[@lukeg2101]

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