What is the temperature at Everest Base Camp for Nov.08

janetllc · Mar 26th, 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by sagarsunilus

read "one night at the top of world' by Rebacca Stefen the first british lady to climb mount everest.
one get an overview of the journey from close.
sunil sagar from india

Thanks sunil,
Thanks for remind me...From this web site, I notice India also have a lot of trekkings places, such a beauty country...maybe next year, i will like to go there..

AvidTrekker · Mar 27th, 2008, 01:53

Just this evening I was talking to a lady (experienced trekker and fairly fit) who did EBC last October.

She said she did feel cold. It went to minus seven Celsius (around 4th October).

Difference is living in a log hut and tent. The log huts are very warm, inside temp is maintained at around ten degrees higher.

Once she had to go outside to pee and it was unbearably cold. I have had a sixteen year old healthy boy FAINT outside at night for the same reason.

One of the rules is to drink as much water as possible. My thumb rule is "If your pee is colourless, and your potty comes out fast enough, you are adapting well to altitude". Now everyone knows that you pee a lot in cold weather. Even at night.

This lady made an ingenious invention. She carried an empty bottle of local mineral water with her to bed and peed in it. No leaving the warm log hut. She did fine.

In this case, Janet can very easily do EBC in November, I am probably being overcautious. Take the pee bottle

SIDE STORY:

One of "my children", then fifteen, did the same peeing trick on a Langtang trek. Unbeknownst to him, his partner drank the liquid from the pee bottle at night. He should have kept quiet coz the sleepy eyed fellow did not know what he drank in his sleep in a hazy dream like state.

But boys will be boys. This chap discovered that he had "hardly any pee" left to throw that morning, so he asked his partner. The partner unknowingly replied "yes" and this was broadcast around town. There was a proper quarrel where some senior had to step in. The story reached my ears ONLY after we were back in Mumbai

So.... Janet.... GO in November. Keep an empty bottle handy at night and just warn your partner about its intended use... just in case.

HAPPY TREKKING

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janetllc · Mar 27th, 2008, 06:19

Thanks Avidtrekker, such a valuabe story and tips for me, good idea!!

Must drink a lot of water to maintain our body healthy at such envirnoment.No need to worry must go outside the hut, can settle inside the hut with the empty bottle.

ks_bluechip · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:19

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Originally Posted by janetllc

Thanks Avidtrekker, such a valuabe story and tips for me, good idea!!

Must drink a lot of water to maintain our body healthy at such envirnoment.No need to worry must go outside the hut, can settle inside the hut with the empty bottle.

Hi Janet,
IndiaMike is well worth the visit ..... right?

janetllc · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:36

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Originally Posted by ks_bluechip

Hi Janet,
IndiaMike is well worth the visit ..... right?

Hello KS_bluechip,
Nice to meet u here, thanks for your Sharing information in IndiaMike...They r very helpful, care, talent..friendly.

Aishah · Mar 27th, 2008, 09:50

Adding to Avid's 'tips' - and if you do go outside for quick pee, make sure you have your boots on, unlike one of the fellows in my daughter's expedition on Mt Cho Oyu last year (and he is a mountain guide himself) who foolishly went without his boots for a few minutes to do this. They were up at the last camp on the mountain - he had to return to Base because of frost bite on his toes, and my daughter was left to summit it solo, which she did.

janetllc · Mar 27th, 2008, 10:18

Wah...jus like watching movie but its real life experience..More headache for me, i really feel scare in my heart, need to be more careful and alert for the trek.. seem i always so forgetful, take things easily, is a hardwork for me to crack my head

ks_bluechip · Mar 27th, 2008, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Aishah

Adding to Avid's 'tips' - and if you do go outside for quick pee, make sure you have your boots on, unlike one of the fellows in my daughter's expedition on Mt Cho Oyu last year (and he is a mountain guide himself) who foolishly went without his boots for a few minutes to do this. They were up at the last camp on the mountain - he had to return to Base because of frost bite on his toes, and my daughter was left to summit it solo, which she did.

Hi Aishah, do remember to let me know when she does Mt. Everest (your daughter, I mean) ... 2009, I think? ... if that coincides with my 2nd trip to EBC area (to visit Gokyo) I would love to meet her and say "Hi, I am your Mom's friend! so, tell me now, in detail, how it felt to be up there?"

... KS

ks_bluechip · Mar 29th, 2008, 19:34

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Originally Posted by janetllc

Wah...jus like watching movie but its real life experience..More headache for me, i really feel scare in my heart, need to be more careful and alert for the trek.. seem i always so forgetful, take things easily, is a hardwork for me to crack my head

Janet: EBC is pretty OK to do ... and not really very tough as I worried (before doing it) in Oct-07 ... There will hundreds of people on the trail .... Just have adequate Fleece-Jacket, Monkeycap, Gloves & Sleeping Bag. Hope you have seen the other EBC thread where I posted plenty of details from my EBC-Trek: HERE

Aishah · Mar 29th, 2008, 20:01

KS - Will do - not certain of her plans at present - maybe now 2010 - she's currently in Nepal for April..

AvidTrekker · Mar 30th, 2008, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Adding to Avid's 'tips' - and if you do go outside for quick pee, make sure you have your boots on, unlike one of the fellows in my daughter's expedition on Mt Cho Oyu last year (and he is a mountain guide himself) who foolishly went without his boots for a few minutes to do this. They were up at the last camp on the mountain - he had to return to Base because of frost bite on his toes, and my daughter was left to summit it solo, which she did.

Second "boots on". Even though they are a pain to put on at 2 AM with a bursting bladder.

Another tip:

Before peeing at Gorak Shep in a bottle in the dark, Please practice peeing in a bottle at home in the dark. For a female, its not that easy.... let me assure you....

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Aishah · Mar 30th, 2008, 09:27

A basin would be more useful, Avid, for a female! I think I'd be putting on my boots and ducking out for a second...

janetllc · Mar 31st, 2008, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ks_bluechip

Janet: EBC is pretty OK to do ... and not really very tough as I worried (before doing it) in Oct-07 ... There will hundreds of people on the trail .... Just have adequate Fleece-Jacket, Monkeycap, Gloves & Sleeping Bag. Hope you have seen the other EBC thread where I posted plenty of details from my EBC-Trek: HERE

Thanks KS, i will keep your thread as my reference.. Well, my friend cant make it in Oct, so maybe do it in Nov 08,...scary nightmare for me!! If i can keep warm with adequate things, should be alright.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Second "boots on". Even though they are a pain to put on at 2 AM with a bursting bladder.

Another tip:

Before peeing at Gorak Shep in a bottle in the dark, Please practice peeing in a bottle at home in the dark. For a female, its not that easy.... let me assure you....

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U r right Avidtrekker, i m thinking better using a plastic bag..

janetllc · Apr 6th, 2008, 13:05

I m confirmed going on 31 Oct till 13 Nov, trek 11 days, IS there any difficulties to find the accomadation during the trek...As my travel company not incude the above

And during NOv, any snow there?

Mar 27th, 2008, 01:53	#47
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Recent information Just this evening I was talking to a lady (experienced trekker and fairly fit) who did EBC last October. She said she did feel cold. It went to minus seven Celsius (around 4th October). Difference is living in a log hut and tent. The log huts are very warm, inside temp is maintained at around ten degrees higher. Once she had to go outside to pee and it was unbearably cold. I have had a sixteen year old healthy boy FAINT outside at night for the same reason. One of the rules is to drink as much water as possible. My thumb rule is "If your pee is colourless, and your potty comes out fast enough, you are adapting well to altitude". Now everyone knows that you pee a lot in cold weather. Even at night. This lady made an ingenious invention. She carried an empty bottle of local mineral water with her to bed and peed in it. No leaving the warm log hut. She did fine. In this case, Janet can very easily do EBC in November, I am probably being overcautious. Take the pee bottle SIDE STORY: One of "my children", then fifteen, did the same peeing trick on a Langtang trek. Unbeknownst to him, his partner drank the liquid from the pee bottle at night. He should have kept quiet coz the sleepy eyed fellow did not know what he drank in his sleep in a hazy dream like state. But boys will be boys. This chap discovered that he had "hardly any pee" left to throw that morning, so he asked his partner. The partner unknowingly replied "yes" and this was broadcast around town. There was a proper quarrel where some senior had to step in. The story reached my ears ONLY after we were back in Mumbai So.... Janet.... GO in November. Keep an empty bottle handy at night and just warn your partner about its intended use... just in case. HAPPY TREKKING . . . __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Mar 27th, 2008, 06:19	#48
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	Empty bottle-a useful idea Thanks Avidtrekker, such a valuabe story and tips for me, good idea!! Must drink a lot of water to maintain our body healthy at such envirnoment.No need to worry must go outside the hut, can settle inside the hut with the empty bottle.

Mar 27th, 2008, 09:50	#51
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,385	Adding to Avid's 'tips' - and if you do go outside for quick pee, make sure you have your boots on, unlike one of the fellows in my daughter's expedition on Mt Cho Oyu last year (and he is a mountain guide himself) who foolishly went without his boots for a few minutes to do this. They were up at the last camp on the mountain - he had to return to Base because of frost bite on his toes, and my daughter was left to summit it solo, which she did. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Apr 6th, 2008, 13:05	#59
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	Accomadtion at Tea house I m confirmed going on 31 Oct till 13 Nov, trek 11 days, IS there any difficulties to find the accomadation during the trek...As my travel company not incude the above And during NOv, any snow there?

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Mar 27th, 2008, 10:18	#52
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	Wah...jus like watching movie but its real life experience..More headache for me, i really feel scare in my heart, need to be more careful and alert for the trek.. seem i always so forgetful, take things easily, is a hardwork for me to crack my head

Mar 29th, 2008, 20:01	#55
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,385	KS - Will do - not certain of her plans at present - maybe now 2010 - she's currently in Nepal for April..

Mar 30th, 2008, 09:27	#57
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,385	A basin would be more useful, Avid, for a female! I think I'd be putting on my boots and ducking out for a second...

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