10 Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp
By Alpine Trails Co.•9/29/2026
{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a bucket-list adventure for hikers around the world. Here are our top 10 tips: 1) Train your cardio for at least 8 weeks before departure. 2) Pack layers — temperatures swing wildly between day and night. 3) Budget extra days for acclimatization. 4) Break in your boots well before the trip. 5) Bring a good sleeping bag rated for sub-zero temperatures. 6) Stay hydrated to help combat altitude sickness. 7) Consider travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking. 8) Bring cash — there are no ATMs above Namche Bazaar. 9) Respect local customs at monasteries and villages. 10) Go slow and listen to your body — this isn’t a race."}]}]}