Podcasts about Namche Bazaar

It's the first episode of 2025 and we have a spectacular Tales from the Trails (TFTT) for you! Kenton recorded this whilst he was trekking to Everest Base Camp in November and it is the perfect way to brighten up a cold January day.  Kenton shares colourful descriptions of the people, valleys, rivers, views, animals and landmarks that he passes as he treks from Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp with a small team of trekkers. From the evocative sounds of prayer wheels to the rushing of rivers and the breathlessness of hiking at altitude, you will get a real taste of life in the Khumbu Valley and we hope that it will set your tastebuds tingling for the adventures that lie ahead in 2025!

In this weeks episode we discussed all things canyoning and white water rafting. And recommended 2 sites to get some great info that include Manawa.com and awe365.com. We talked about where you can do this and what gear you're gonna need!!We also explored the Portes Du Soleil area, that includes the towns of Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz and Chatel on the French side and Champéry, Morgins and Les Crosets on the Swiss side and everything that this superb area ha to offer.And finally we took you on our bucket list trip to Route to Everest Base Camp itself.We looked at that trek itself, what you need to do it, what gear you need, and how fit you need to be and exactly what the route looks like...The journey to Everest Base Camp typically begins with a flight into Lukla Airport also known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport. From Lukla, trekkers follow the legendary trail known as the Everest Base Camp Trek, which winds through picturesque Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar (2,860 meters) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters), the busy hub of the Khumbu region. This stretch involves crossing suspension bridges over rivers, ascending stone staircases, and passing through dense forests of rhododendron and pine.Then Acclimatization stops are planned at strategic points such as Namche itselfThe next stage is Tengboche (3860) to Dingboche (4,410 meters) and then Lobuche (4,910 meters)Then Lobuche onwards  the final leg to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) and involves navigating glacial moraines and rocky terrain.The Intro and Outro music today was supplied by Rob himself on the guitar singing a Rod Stewart classic. Our next winter episode will be out on the 4th of October as we now take a break for the summer. In the meantime, please do tell your mates about The White Out Podcast - it really helps us get bigger an dbetter. Thanks for listening. See you soon.In the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowand contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

Finalmente começou a temporada de 2024 do Everest, com muitos brasileiros rumo ao topo do mundo. Desta vez, há uma estreia muito interessante. Ouça e comente! https://extremos.com.br/online/2024/everest/

The journey continues... Adventurous Alun has reached the halfway point of the Three Passes Trek, passing Everest Base Camp and heading towards Kala Patthar, Gorak Shep, Lobuche, and Gokyo, before returning to Namche Bazaar. Encountering the most challenging day yet, the efforts of Alun, Emmie and Lucas are rewarded with jaw-dropping scenery, including the bluest lake imaginable. We'd love to hear about your hiking adventures! Send us an email at tripologypodcast@gmail.com You can support the show by subscribing and recommending us to friends. Please rate the show and help us grow! It makes a HUGE difference. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/tripologypodcast PATREON: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.

Today's episode is Part 2 of my Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Travelogue from May of 2018. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend starting there so you can catch up on the journey so far, as I travel from to Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar with a group of five fellow New York City based photographers.This episode covers days 8 through 18, as we continue up and across the Sagarmatha National Forest, all the way to Base Camp, and back down, stopping in different villages and teahouses along the way. If you've already listened to Episode 1, thank you so much! I've gotten some lovely feedback about the format and am excited to share the conclusion with you today. And if you happened to hear it back when it was first released and have been eagerly awaiting this follow up, I sincerely thank you for your patience! Podcasting has been a fun and creative way for me to share outdoor adventures and stories with you, but it's just one part of my greater Girl Gotta Hike universe. While I fully intended to pop out this second installment the following week, I found myself both booked up for the foreseeable future with guided trips and photo gigs, and bogged down with the boring behind-the-scenes business stuff that eats away at my best intentions. While six er.. seven months may have slipped by between that last recording and this one, the sentiment remains the same -- I'm so stoked that you've tuned in to head back to the hills with me and hear about the second half of this Base Camp Adventure! Gossamer Gear — use code “GIRLGOTTAHIKEGOSSAMER” for 15% off your first purchase at GossamerGear.comCheck out GG's amazing backpack lineup here:Vagabond Jet (25-Liter)Mariposa (60-Liter)Gorilla (50-Liter)G4-20 (42-Liter)Kumo 36 (36-Liter)1-Hour Coaching call with Click – use code “EXTRAHELP” for 15% off three or moresessions at girlgottahike.comAnjali's Cup Turmeric Blends — use code “GIRLGOTTAHIKE” for 10% off your cart at anjaliscup.comCamera Voyages travel companyKancha The Last Sherpa video by William VazquezKancha Sherpa FoundationNirvana Home, Namche Bazaar Himalayan Rescue AssociationKids of Kathmandu

Today's episode is a bit of a departure from the usual. I'm going to take you back in time to the beginning of Girl Gotta Hike, or actually, before the beginning. Living in New York City, it's all too easy for me to get tied into the day-to-day hustle and while I often dream of heading out on long hikes, it's been the rare occasion that I've been able to step out of the fast lane for an extended break. In the summer of 2017, I had become an officially licensed Outdoor Guide. I hadn't quite worked up the courage to lead my own hikes yet, and my website was a series of blog posts from my John Muir Trail thru-hike from the year prior. But that December, the neon sign for my next adventure started flashing right in front of my eyes.  I got an invitation to join a small group of photographers on trek up to Mount Everest Base Camp, and in a few short months, I found myself traveling halfway around the world with William Vazquez, photographer and founder of Camera Voyages, plus four other new York city based photographers. And it was five years ago this week that we reached Mount Everest Base Camp, at 17,598 feet above sea level. The journey to get there has been taken by many before us and many since, but walking amongst the highest mountains in the world was unbelievably special, and somehow, despite the lack of oxygen in the air, I had enough reserves to write down my daily  experience along the way.  This episode covers the first 7 days of my trek, from Katmandu to Namche Bazaar. Part two will be headed your way next week.Anjali's Cup Turmeric Blends — use code “GIRLGOTTAHIKE” for 15% off your cart at anjaliscup.comGossamer Gear — use code “GIRLGOTTAHIKEGOSSAMER” for 15% off your first purchase at GossamerGear.comCheck out GG's amazing backpack lineup here:Mariposa (60-Liter)Gorilla (50-Liter)G4-20 (42-Liter)Kumo 36 (36-Liter)Camera Voyages travel companyInto Thin Air, by Jon KrakauerEverest, 2015 movieKancha Sherpa FoundationNirvana Home, Namche Bazaar

Tommy Gustafsson is a longtime mountain lover, climber and hiker with a background in leading international sports and travel companies.   Since 2015, he has lived in Namche Bazaar in the upper Khumbu region, acting as Project Director for the Sagarmatha Next Center. What is the Sagarmatha Next Center? We'll let Tommy explain... - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps @incoolcompany @bremontwatches @scallop.offical   ...   - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @mission.uk @thecoolconversations @vidrate @Everesttoday   #kentoncool #coolconversations #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #getitdone #wereinittogether #adventure #adventures #mountain #mountains #mountaineer #mountaineers #nepal #visitnepal

Coming to you from Namche Bazaar in Nepal after my first rotation to acclimatize! I have learnt and gained so many lessons so far on my journey to Everest and I still am only halfway with the biggest challenge ahead, the summit of Mount Everest!  In this weeks episode of It Takes Grit we are climbing straight into staying strong while you feel weak by pushing yourself, giving yourself a break, taking the next 10 steps. Getting ready to head back to basecamp and these 5 tips have helped me personally and will help so many of you when you feel like giving up!We Cover:Everything EverestRemember your CONFIDENCEPain is temporaryCreate your focusThe 5 Day Break Free Challenge is officially OPEN! What are you waiting for?! Sign Up Now!Message me as I attempt to reach the SUMMIT of Mount Everest! Your messages are so encouraging and I love reading all of them!LIVE Tracking of my expedition to the top of Mount Everest! Follow Along NOW! Join our Monthly Challenge & Newsletter to get the most recent updates and new podcastsCheck out the Inner Transformation ProgramFollow the ItTakesGritPodcast on Instagram!If this podcast has helped you in ANYWAY, please share with at least one person and leave a REVIEW, it makes a huge difference to the podcast and I want to hear from you :-)Get the It Takes Grit book with a ton of BONUS features !

I caught up with Garrett Madison, founder of Madison Mountaineering from Nepal's Namache Bazaar while on his way to Everest Base Camp. He describes #Everest2022 as looking more like a normal season. He has 12 members with three guides plus two private parties of a guide with their client. We also talk about climbing the so-called Second Seven Summits.

I caught up with Garrett Madison, founder of Madison Mountaineering from Namche Bazaar on his way to climb Everest.. He describes the journey thus far for #Everest2021. Also, his parents are with him on this trek, a real treat!

As I covered in a recent post, Everest 2021 is coming on soon. There are questions as to whether operators should run their programs at all. A few have canceled their Everest '21, but many, including Asian Trekking, are moving forward with confidence. Early reports suggest Nepal could issue well over 300 foreigner permits, high but under the record 382 in 2019. Also, it appears that COVD is slowing in Nepal, with over one-third of the population to be vaccinated by April. I discussed the situation with Dawa Steven Sherpa, Asian Trekking - CEO, which will run their EcoEverest expedition from the Nepal side this spring. We cover many topics from COVID in Nepal, Everest, trash, skydiving, and mountain biking plus K2. If you don't know who Asian Trekking is, let me give a brief intro. Established in 1982 by Ang Tshering Sherpa, his family had already been involved in mountain expeditions for many years. Ang Tshering's father, Konchok Chumbi Sherpa, was a friend of Sir Edmund Hillary and helped him prepare for Everest's ascent in 1953. Konchok Chumbi was also involved in the planning and supplied the porters and equipment for the 1963 American Everest Expedition. In 2007 Dawa Steven Sherpa, Ang Tshering's son took over the business deftly, leading the enterprise into the modern age of mountaineering. Dawa is no stranger to adventure with three Everest summits, plus summits on four other 8000ers. He completed the 3,000-mile Great Himalayan Trail in 99 days, is an avid skydiver, and recently rode his mountain bike from Kala Patar to Namche Bazaar! Dawa has overseen or personally led over 150 people to Everest's summit and championed massive trash cleanup operations throughout the Himalayas, especially Everest. He is also a climate change ambassador for WWF and patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Nepal. His mother is from Belgium. Dawa grew up in Nepal with an international influence, speaking five languages. Note, I will be covering all the action on Everest this spring on my Blog.

This week Lianne and Corey sit down with Thomas (Tommy) Gustafson in Namche Bazaar, Nepal. Tommy is the Project Director for this amazing venture and an absolute delight to talk to! He takes us through his story of how he got to Nepal and then we take a dive into this most recent project he has been working on. Anytime we can share the stories of people doing amazing things that involve helping the environment and supporting the arts, we are very pleased!So have a listen, check out the link to their website below and if you are in the area doing a trek be sure to stop into the museum, which has plans to open in the first half of 2020. https://sagarmathanext.com/https://smallworldspodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/smallworlds… #smallworldspodhttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldspodcast/https://twitter.com/smallworldspodYouTubeEpisode brought to you by http://www.drivedrift.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/smallworlds)

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Today’s trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar was 7 miles with around 3,000 feet of elevation gain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getin2nature/message

Trekking to Everest base camp at 5,380 meters is not an easy adventure, but the reward is spending time in the incredible mountain landscapes of the Himalayas.  Russ Hepton began his 2-week trek starting in Kathmandu Nepal.  After an exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight to Lukla he set out with his guide toward Namche Bazaar at 3,340 meters and spent a day acclimating.  The trek continued toward Dingboche at 4,410 meters and another rest day.  After reaching Everest base camp he attempted a challenging hike toward the top of Kala Patthar which stands at 5,643 meters.  You can learn more at his YouTube channel called The Trail Hunter and his website thetrailhunter.com.  Russ Hepton, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. The guide service Russ used: Magic Expedition Trekking and Tours

Welcome to the Mark Wood Explorer Podcast. Join Mark on his latest expedition as he battles through some of the world's most extreme terrain to summit Mount Everest. In this episode Mark is back at the lower regions of the mountains at Namche Bazaar to recover from a severe chest infection and he shares how he is trying to get back to good enough health to be able to return to the mountain. In this show he is currently awaiting a helicopter to get back to Kathmandu to fully recover and then fly back up to Basecamp in a few days with another expert climber to assist the team.    Keep up to date with the very latest developments of Mark's most recent expedition via each episode of the podcast plus his regularly updated explorer journal via markwoodexplorerjournal.com The Mark Wood Explorer Podcast is a Champions Of Media Production

  Welcome to the Mark Wood Explorer Podcast. Join Mark on his latest expedition as he battles through some of the world's most extreme terrain to summit Mount Everest. In this episode we join Mark as he treks alongside the river from Monjo heading to Namche Bazaar which is over 3,000 metres. Mark gives a beautiful description of the view along the riverside and explains how he is about to cross the highest rope bridges in the area. Keep up to date with the very latest developments of Mark's most recent expedition via each episode of the podcast plus his regularly updated explorer journal via markwoodexplorerjournal.com/

A little delay for my group but some people had been waiting 7 days to catch a flight to Lukla the start of the Everest Base Camp Trek! The late monsoon season has put a bit of a damper on the start of trekking in the Khumbu Valley Everest region of Nepal. This update finds me on day 3 Of our Trek with a beautiful viewing day of Everest and the rest of the giants of this part of the Himalaya. More updates to come as I make my way to Everest Base Camp!

Roman Romancini fala direto de Namche Bazaar sobre a sua segunda tentativa de escalar o Everest, e sobre o problema que teve com o passaporte na hora do embarque. Ouça e comente!

Mt.Everest(Sagarmatha)8848m, view from Kala Patthar-5545m in Nepal's Khumbu Valley region[/caption] It’s one of the most coveted treks in the world. Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Far East Adventure Travel is proud to present two podcasts completely devoted to the magic of trekking this region. From crossing the sometimes trecherous Chola Pass to the final steps arriving at Everest Base Camp. And an early morning ascent of Kala Patthar for one of the best views of Everest in all of Nepal. Join me John Saboe for one of Asia’s great adventures. Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Right from the start I was in for a hair raising experience. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, rated as one of the most dangerous airports in the world is often canceled in October, the busy season due to weather conditions. If it’s not cloudy or windy in Lukla, it is in Kathmandu, making it extremely tricky to complete scheduled flights. You can be stranded in Lukla for days waiting for a weather window. Same this goes in Kathmandu. Days! You can avoid the whole worry of flight delays and dangerous weather conditions by trekking all the way to Lukla. Take a bus from Kathmandu to Jiri, about 9 hours. Then just walk for a week! For me, I was extremely lucky to be on one of the first flights that day from Kathmandu to the start of the trek with favorable weather conditions. Previously I had trekked in a couple of regions in Nepal and had been to Everest Base Camp in Tibet. Up until now I had avoided the EBC trek for more remote and quieter trails in Nepal’s Himalaya. But this was the same ground that many mountaineers had trampled including the first two to summit the world’s highest mountain, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. My curiousity with the trails, the lore of the region and the super friendly Sherpa people that make up the largest ethnic group in the Khumbu Valley could no longer be suppressed because of some crowded trails and teahouses with wine bars. As we approached Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla I couldn’t help but think about the History Channel show Most Extreme Airports. In 2010 it rated Tenzing/Hillary the most dangerous airport in the world. There’s no chance for a go around, meaning an aborted landing on final approach due to the high terrain beyond the northern end of the runway. At the southern end, a steeply angled drop into the valley. A safe landing, and an exciting start to one of the world’s great treks! Just have to dodge a few yak before we started. Good practise for the crowded trails we were about to enter. Lukla actually means place of goat or sheep, but all I ever saw were yak, and maybe some horses. As this town is the start and finish for trekking in the Khumbu and Gokyo Valleys there are many lodges, guesthouses, restaurants and even an Irish Pub here! One last stop at the police station for permit checks and we were on our way. At Thadakoshi the first of many steel suspension bridges over the Dud Khosi River we would cross. We took a rest and lunch at Phakding, where most stay the night before trekking onward the next day to Namache Bazaar. The porters with boundless energy take a break for a game of volleyball. I had heard that the trails in the Khumbu Valley were crowded in the peak season in October but I was not prepared for the constant herds of yaks used for moving in camping and supplies for the big trekking groups as well as just bringing goods into the valley for many guesthouses and lodges here. Always remember to move to the side when you see caravans coming. These creatures can get quite nasty. It’s always a great experience to hike through different landscapes and geography on a single trek. The lower Khumbu Dud Khosi valley is full of grazing animals, rich forests and waterfalls. We arrived at our lodgings for the night in the village of Monjo at an altitude of 2835 meters. The guesthouses at these lower elevations are quite luxurious compared to the high altitude. So it’s a good time to appreciate an attached bathroom with a flush toilet and hot water. The next morning we were heading to the gate of Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mt. Everest. Including Everest, the park is home to 8 peaks over 7000 meters high. It’s also where rare species like the Snow Leopard and Lesser or red panda reside. This is also another police station where permits are checked and trekkers registered. The next stop would be Namche Bazaar, the second largest village in the Khumbu Valley that also has the claim of being the most expensive town in Nepal. Most everything transported into Namche Bazaar must come in on the back of a horse or yak. Sorry though no Mr. Doughnut here, and one piece might cost up to $3. It’s also an acclimatization stop with most staying over two nights before heading into the high Himalaya. More steel suspension bridge crossings and busy trails before a brief rest stop. This one with special prominence as the first chance to gaze at the top of the highest mountain in the world, Everest. One last checkpoint before arriving in Namche Bazaar and a customary kora of the Buddhist stupa that greets you at the entrance to the village. It’s a good place for a two night stay with lots of shops where you can pick up last minute trekking supplies. There’s also plenty of cafes and souvenir stalls. The next morning we walked up the steep steps of the village for an acclimatization hike and to fix our eyes on the most famous peaks on the planet. Just an everyday place for these kids from the Home Away from Home School, where children in the Khumbu Valley can get a solid education without being separated from their families. The snow-capped peak to the left-Mt. Everest 8848meters. The highest surface point on the planet, the roof of the world. The weather can change without warning at high altitude. Within minutes our views of some of the most prominent peaks of the Khumbu Valley disappeared. Ama Dablam, not the highest but certainly one of the most beautiful mountains in the world at first thickly veiled, eventually vanishing in the clouds. The hundreds of trekkers continued to move up from the village,views or no views, putting in their necessary acclimatization time to ensure a successful Everest Base Camp trek. We had finished our work for the day and were back to the crowds, traffic jams and gridlock of Namche Bazaar. The next morning we returned to the trail with the spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam joined by the hundreds of others who were on EBC itineraries. Nearly 10,000 tourists will visit the Khumbu Valley or Everest region on average in October, the busiest time of the year. You really must pay attention when trekking these trails especially when so many others are walking both ways. Not to mention the hundreds of horses and yak used to pack in gear, food and other supplies. Stopping on the trail and stepping out of the way of trekkers and animals is the best way to enjoy the breathtaking views. You must! It was time to move off this trail at Sanasa and head for the Gokyo Valley. Later to rejoin the trail to Everest Base Camp after crossing the Chola La Pass. The Gokyo valley’s trails are much quieter even in the busy month of October compared to the Khumbu Valley. Adding a few days to an Everest Base Camp trek will send you into a Shangri La of high altitude lakes, the highest in the world, and breathtaking views of the Himalaya. Arriving at Gokyo Village with Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world and a sunrise view of Everest and sister peaks from the top of Gokyo Ri was challenging with rewards few ever get. Returning to the Khumbu Valley and resuming the trek to Everest Base Camp would take us across the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in Nepal and possibly the whole Himalaya before arriving at Thangnak for an overnight rest. The next morning we would rise early for a summit of the Chola Pass at 5420 meters. This is a challenging portion of the trek with a required early 4am rise and the first hour or so in complete darkness with only a headlamp for light. I personally struggled a little on this day with a slower pace due to a strong cold I was fighting off. This can be a dangerous pass to cross with an unstable glacier at the top and slippery sections. The approach is steep and perhaps even more dangerous if you are coming from the other direction and the Khumbu Valley. A favorable weather window is important as the pass is almost impossible to cross after a heavy snowfall. Success and overwhelming joy was shared by all that day under sunny skies. There was still a few trekking hours to log in before arriving at our next stop, Dzhong lha. The views while crossing back into the Khumbu Valley were heart-stopping with Ama Dablam at 6170 meters commanding our attention as we descended into the valley. Ama Dablam means mother’s necklace, the long ridges on either side like a mother’s arms cradling a child. The hanging glacier like the double pendant worn by Sherpa women. It felt especially rewarding when we arrived in Dzhong lha after the longest and hardest day of the trek. The accomplishment of crossing the Cho La pass felt like a big check mark ticked off. It was now time to rest in the dining hall and warm up by the yak dung fuelled fire. Some of the most exciting days of the Everest Base Camp trek were still ahead. So pile on the dung my friend, we need to stay warm! Next time on Far East Adventure Travel Podcast heart stopping views of the Himalaya and the conclusion to The Ultimate Trekking Adventure-Everest Base Camp. Please like the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page. You can also follow me on Instagram, Google+, Twitter and Periscope, with live streams from Asia. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com. That’s it for this week’s episode, thanks so much for joining me, until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

Cristiano Müller fala diretamente de Namche Bazaar, abrindo a série de Podcasts da temporada 2016 do Everest. http://www.extremos.com.br/online/2016/everest/

The Gokyo Valley is a great alternative or add on to the standard Everest Base Camp Trek. Quieter trails, and spectacular views even of Mt. Everest.Gokyo is reached by walking the same trail towards EBC, following a two night stay in Namche Bazaar for rest and mostly acclimatization. It’s not long out of Namche before you take the turn for Gokyo at Sanasa.It feels like you’ve left a freeway for a country road especially if you do this in October.  The trails are quieter, the views, are absolutely spectacular and it feels a little more relaxed and almost  subdued, compared with the main path to Everest Base Camp.  The views of Everest, Lhotse, and Aba Dablam, on the busy trails just before the path that leads to The Gokyo Valley.Right away you’ll notice the big groups marching up to EBC on a tight itinerary are missing. The yak and horse traffic that moves with them drops off as well, allowing for more time to take in the views. It’s a relief not worrying  that a yak is going to take you off the trail with one swipe of it’s head and horns. The first settlement or stop is Mong La.  Mong La affords you one of the best views of Aba Dablam, many agree one of the most beautiful peaks in the Khumbu Valley.The trail then takes you through mixed forest and rhododendron, and a chance at spotting wildlife. Like blue sheep maybe or a lone musk deer. Excerpts from "Massive Views, Turquoise Lakes-Trekking Nepal's Shangri La-The Gokyo Valley".