We do not have rest days; we have acclimatization days. This means we still hike…uphill. Fortunately, we get stunning views from the half-day ventures. Leaving Namche Bazaar, the trail rises steeply–over 1000ft in 1-2 hours–and then levels off as we reach the Everest View Hotel. Aptly named, we have our first sweeping views of the valley we are ascending. Our climbing guide, Pemba Gyalje Sherpa shows us Everest and more…
Video: Pemba Shows Us The Mountains
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