April 22-23, 2013 - Everest Base Camp Trek Prep

April 22-23, 2013 - Kathmandu, Nepal

When I originally left home Nepal wasnt even on my probable list.  Nor, did I plan to do any real serious trekking.  However, as the plan came together I prepared in different ways.  When I booked the trek I immediately bought good hiking shoes so I could begin to wear them in. 

In Kathmandu I spent a day gathering all the other things I would need that I did not have.  Below is my packing list and the things I picked in Kathmandu. 

 The trekking company rented for me: 

Sleeping bag

Down Jacket

I purchased in Kathmandu:

Small dry bag

water proof pack cover

warm tights

wind/water proof trekking pants

2 thick socks

polarized sunglasses

I already had and packed:

2 t-shirts

1 thermal sweater

1 long sleeve shirt

6 undies

gloves

sun hat

beanie

steripen/batteries (sterilize water)

Camera and extra battery

Scarf/sarong

2 normal socks

1 Set of Pjs

First Aid Kit

Deck of Cards

Lady Necessities

1 Book

1 Journal/Pen

1 Box of granola bars

3 Candy bars

1 rain poncho

1 deodorant

1 pack of baby wipes

1 pack of dryer sheets (keep things smelling fresh)

1 Hair Brush

Toilet Paper

Sunscreen

Anti bacterial hand gel

Toothpaste/brush

Hiking boots

20 tablets of Diamex (For the Altitude Sickness that may be possible)

In normal life I would have physically prepared for a trek like this as well.  I would have climbed the stairs at the stadium and carried weights around in my backpack.  Alas, I am not living a "real" life and will just have to wing it, struggle through the tough stuff, and hope I make it.

What I learned:  I thought I was signing  up with a group trek.  Turns out its just me and the guide.  And since there are less than 2 people on the trek there is no porter.  I will be carrying my own stuff up the mountain.