Follow in the footsteps of the explorers who first traveled to Everest with our Guide and Everest Summiteer Byron Smith. Trekkers will enjoy this 16 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal.  Our journey starts with an adventurous plane ride to Lukla then follows the trail to Namche Bazaar. From there we will go  through many little villages as we gain altitude and walk through the Khumbu Valley.
If all goes to plan we will arrive at Mont Everest's Base Camp on Day 11 of our trek...with luck on the following day we will watch the sunrise from Kalapathar.

As guests in the homes of Sherpa guides along the way, we listen to their first- person tales of scaling summits of this fascinating region. This is the ultimate trek to the ultimate mountain with knowledgeable guides who have tremendous experience in the region.

Our Guide: Very Experienced

Byron Smith has been to the Khumbu region dozens of times...2 times to attempt to climb Mount Everest!  Ultimately Byron was successful of summitting in May 2000. Byron has dedicated a substantial amount of time as a tireless fundraiser for the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation in support of The Sherpa People of Nepal. Byron also has the distinction of climbing to the top of the highest mountains on all seven continents. By completing his Seven Summits Quest, Byron  is one of only a handful of Mountaineers to have accomplished this feat.

Why join Spirit West's Everest Base Camp Trek?

• The cultural experience and preparation for our trek will begin in Calgary with three in-person meetings that will inform and ensure that you know what to expect and what to bring to have the best possible experience
• The in-person meetings will help begin the bond between team members which will surely last through the trip and long into the future.
• Our Spirit West team of guides and support persons will be with you before the trip and all the way through it guiding you towards our goal and ensuring the best possible experience along the way.

Fees and Payment:

• The fee of $6560.00 cdn dollars  includes three nights hotel, transportation, all guiding, accommodations, meals and non alcoholic drinks while on the Trek portion of our trip.
• The payment of fees are broken up as follows; minimum $1500.00 cdn non-refundable deposit upon booking. Further payment of $5060.00 cdn by August 15th 2024

Land Cost : CDN $6560.00

Date: October 15th to October 30th, 2023

No technical climbing or backpacking experience is necessary. It is important, however, that you are in good physical shape, and able to hike in rugged terrain for several hours each day