Journal

Notes from the trail

Practical planning guidance, written by the people who run these treks, not repurposed marketing copy.

Packing

What to pack for Everest Base Camp

A trek-tested layering system and gear list for the EBC trail, built around what actually gets used between Lukla and Kala Patthar.

Planning

What a TIMS card, conservation area permit, and restricted-area permit actually cover, and why Manaslu costs more to enter than Everest or Annapurna.

Safety

The difference between normal breathlessness and real Acute Mountain Sickness, and the acclimatisation pattern that keeps groups moving safely.