Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Enjoy First Day on Trail
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek
Greetings everyone,
Today the team left behind the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and have made our way to the beautiful and peaceful Khumbu valley.
We had an early start to the day (5:30) so we could hopefully catch better weather for flight into the mountains. Thankfully it paid off as we were one of just a few flights that made it to Lukla before the clouds closed the flying routes. We flew via helicopters on the appropriately named “Everest Air”.
The first day on the trail was pretty quiet and not busy at all, which was a pleasant surprise for all of us. There are no roads here, only a simple trail that leads all the way to Everest Base Camp, and it was mostly downhill today.
Everyone is doing great and enjoying the fresh mountain air, incredible views, and the simplicity of hiking in the mountains.
We have just finished dinner and are headed to bed after an enjoyable meal here at our tea house located in the funny sounding village called Phakding.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Base Camp Crew
