Ann Sainsbury
"He said: Call me Bob"

I’ve experienced some exhilarating high altitude trekking to Everest while visiting one of the most exciting and spectacular places in the world. The Three High Passes trek gave me a chance to trek off the beaten track, away from the usual Everest Base Camp trekking routes.

One of the appeals of Everest trekking is the democracy of the trail. Every one you meet, be they celebrity mountain climber or trekker, is there with a common goal – to enjoy the mountains.

A well-known face I encountered was the friendly Robert Redford. ‘Call me Bob,’ he told me. He was trekking to Everest Base Camp in a very low key way, and enjoying a hot-lemon with other trekkers in the local teahouse.

A local celebrity I got to know in the 70s was the veteran Swiss pilot, Emil Wick. He holds the record for the highest landing and takeoff ever made. Emil was my pilot many times for the spectacular flight into Lukla Airport, and he liked to do something unexpected to add to the thrill of approaching Everest Base Camp.

If that’s not enough celebrity spotting for you, I met Sir Edmund Hillary waiting for the plane at Lukla Airstrip!


Want to see the famous face of Everest?
Ready to book a place on the Three High Passes Trek?

We’d be glad to show you a different side to Everest trekking and an alternate route to Everest Base Camp. If you are interested in the Three High Passes trek, or want to make a tailor-made itinerary, get in touch so we can book a route to suit you.

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Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes
Pioneers Trail to Everest Base Camp
Island Peak (Imja Tse)
Luxury Lodges of Everest
Three High Passes to Everest


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Three High Passes to Everest


The ultimate high-altitude Everest trekking itinerary includes a series of challenging high level treks taking in views of Everest Base camp and the most spectacular scenery Everest trekking can provide.

The Everest trekking route we take has vantage points for seeing the summits of Cho Oyo, Cholatse and the mighty Mount Everest. Trekking this way, we are unlikely to come across many other travellers so you can claim the views as your own.

This tough but rewarding version of Everest Base Camp trekking will push you to the summits of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar and then to the visual highlight of the trip, the Cho La pass, a snow covered link between valleys with breathtaking views of the range. At the end of this strenuous and uplifting journey, trekking on to Everest Base camp is optional.
Trip Plan
Fly to Nepal
Kathmandu
Fly Lukla
Trek Renjo La, Gokyo, Cho La, Kala Pattar, Overview of Everest Base Camp, Kongma La, Chukhung and return
Fly Kathmandu,
At leisure in Kathmandu
Fly to London   
Want to meet the locals?
It’s not just the stunning scenery and soaring mountains that makes trekking in the Everest Region so special – it’s also the ever-smiling, warm and welcoming Nepalese people. It’s their easy company and ready hospitality that will really enrich your trek to Everest Base Camp and leave you with memories to treasure.

Grade: Strenuous Trek
Duration: 23 days from the UK
On Trek: 18 days
Leader: Local leader

Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 clients

DEPARTURE DATE LAND ONLY FLIGHT INCLUDED
03 October 2009 to 25 October 2009 £1495 £2195
31 October 2009 to 22 November 2009 £1495 £2195

Single room supplement: £80
Insurance Premium: £99
To find out more about the Three High Passes Trek
or any of the treks in the Everest region,
call us on 01453 844400