| Trek Tips - Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Introduction 17. 09. 2018 20:46:21 http://wwtrek.com The mountains of Rwanda are home to the mighty Silverback Gorilla. Nestled in the cradle of Volcanoes National Park, the species has flourished. This is your chance to experience their beauty at a safe distance and see them in their native habitat. Each night youll stay in the... |
| Trek Tips - Ski the Last Degree - South Pole Adventure 18. 09. 2018 18:36:47 http://wwtrek.com Very few people have ever crossed Antarctica and stood at the South Pole. To join their ranks requires facing some of the most inhospitable conditions this planet has to offer, but with the right physical and mental training, this goal can become attainable. At WWTrek we are eager... |
| Trek Tips - Patagonia & Torres del Paine Multi-Sport Adventure Introduction 19. 09. 2018 20:00:00 https://wwtrek.com Located in the far south of Chile, Torres Del Paine National Park is the ultimate Patagonian experience. Its towering peaks, sprawling glaciers, and crystal-clear lakes are a paradise for any adventurer or nature lover. This epic journey combines all of the parks highlights. Youl... |
| Arches & Canyonlands National Parks Multi-Sport Adventure Introduction 20. 09. 2018 18:15:00 https://wwtrek.com The stunning natural landscape of Moab, Utah is truly a spectacle to behold. During this trip, you will see turbulent rivers carving through timeless sandstone cliffs and the famed arches and towers as well as scenic vistas in Dead Horse Point. Hiking in Arches National Park will... |
| Trek Tips - 'Mighty Five' Utah National Parks Adventure Introduction 21. 09. 2018 19:00:00 https://wwtrek.com Adventure through the epic scenery of Southern Utah on the Mighty Five Adventure through five of the nations most stunning National Parks. Starting with Zion National Park, known for its extraordinary hikes and scenery, guests will immediately feel transported to a faraway land. ... |
| Trek Tips - Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Getaway Introduction 24. 09. 2018 19:21:55 https://wwtrek.com Adventure through the epic scenery of Southern Utah on this journey through two of the nations most stunning National Parks. Starting with Zion National Park, known for its extraordinary hikes and scenery, guests will immediately feel transported to a faraway land. Continuing on,... |
| Trek Tips - Zion, Bryce Canyon, & Capitol Reef National Park Adventure Introduction 25. 09. 2018 20:30:00 https://wwtrek.com Adventure through the epic scenery of Southern Utah on this journey through three of the nations most stunning National Parks. Starting with Zion National Park, known for its extraordinary hikes and scenery, guests will immediately feel transported to a faraway land. Continuing o... |
| Trek Tips - Chile & Argentina Wine & Walking Adventure Introduction 26. 09. 2018 23:30:02 https://wwtrek.com Immerse yourself in the rich culture of both Chile and Argentina while indulging in the finest wineries, restaurants, and lodges South America offers. Visit world-renowned winemakers in the Casablanca Valley, Valle de Uco, amongst others. Encounter breathtaking scenery and divers... |
| Trek Tips - How Difficult is the Mt. Elbrus Climb? Skill Level & More 27. 09. 2018 23:49:40 http://wwtrek.com In this video, Dean gives a brief overview of the difficulty of climbing Mt. Elbrus and the skills/equipment guests will need in order to be successful!Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Arriving in Moscow 28. 09. 2018 21:15:54 http://wwtrek.com Dean arrive in Moscow and visits Red Square for a cultural day tour before moving to Terskol to climb Mt. Elbrus. This video covers the visa and arrival process to Russia. Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 1 - Acclimatization Hike in Terskol 2. 10. 2018 22:38:09 http://wwtrek.com Dean leads guests on an acclimatization hike outside of Terskol to the Cheget Observatory. See the 'Girl's Hair' waterfall, Cheget mountain and ski resort, the 'Seven Glacier,' and learn the importance of acclimatization before climbing Mt. Elbrus!... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 2 - Acclimatization Hike in Terskol 3. 10. 2018 20:25:01 http://wwtrek.com Dean and his crew complete a second day of acclimatization hiking outside of Terskol in the Mount Cheget region of the Baksan Valley. Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 3 - Skills Training 4. 10. 2018 19:45:00 http://wwtrek.com On Day 3, Dean and crew take their first hike on Mt. Elbrus, practice with some skills training on the snow, and prepare for the next few days of the Mt. Elbrus climb!Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 3 - Recap & Lodging Accommodations 5. 10. 2018 20:15:00 http://wwtrek.com Dean summarizes the skills covered on Day 3 of the Mt. Elbrus climb, and shows the huts which guests stay in for an easy-access approach to summit Mt. Elbrus.Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Last Day of Acclimatization | Day 4 | Mt. Elbrus Climb 9. 10. 2018 20:53:20 http://wwtrek.com On day 4 of acclimatization, Dean and his group ascend to the Pastukhov rocks for an acclimatization hike. The weather turns gray in the afternoon and the crew will spend day 5 as a rest day before attempting to summit Mt. Elbrus on day 6 or 7. ... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 5 - Preparing for Summit Night 10. 10. 2018 21:00:03 http://wwtrek.com On Day 5, Dean and his crew prepare for their summit attempt on Mt. Elbrus and hope that the weather cooperates!Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/Mount Elbrus (18,510), one of the Seven Summits, is a sentinel that bestrides the border between Europe and Asia. Locally ... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Summit - Day 6 - Breathtaking Views 11. 10. 2018 20:11:24 http://wwtrek.com On Day 6, Dean and crew leave for their high point near the Pastukhov Rocks on Mt. Elbrus around 2am in order to begin their summit push and ascent to the peak of Mt. Elbrus. Watch the journey to the summit firsthand!... |
| After the Summit Recap | Day 6 | Mt. Elbrus Climb 12. 10. 2018 22:02:08 http://wwtrek.com In this video, Dean takes a moment to reflect on the hard work his group put in to reach the summit of Mt. Elbrus and the rewarding process of guiding guests to their limits. Mt. Elbrus https://wwtrek.com/mt-elbrus-climb/... |
| Trek Tips - Mt. Elbrus Climb - Day 7 - Extra Day Hike in Terskol Valley 16. 10. 2018 00:07:37 http://wwtrek.com With one extra day allotted for weather complications, Dean and his crew had one extra day to spend in the Terskol Valley - they enjoyed an extra day-hike before wrapping up their trip. Another successful Mt. Elbrus trip in the books!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Gear List & Packing Part 6: Clothing - Lower Layers 17. 10. 2018 01:09:21 http://wwtrek.com Download our complete EBC Gear List below! This video covers the lower body layers that you'll want for a successful trek to Everest Base Camp including travel pants, trekking pants, thermal layers, shell pants, and sweatpants for lounging at teahouses each evening!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Gear List & Packing Part 8: Footwear 24. 10. 2018 01:46:06 http://wwtrek.com Download our complete EBC Gear List below! This video covers the footwear you will need for your trek to Everest Base Camp. Dean talks about the travel shoes, hiking boots, hiking socks, comfortable shoes, and gaiters that you'll need for your journey to EBC. ... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Gear List & Packing Part 9: Trekking Poles & Other Miscellaneous Items 25. 10. 2018 01:44:30 http://wwtrek.com In this video, Dean goes over the miscellaneous gear you'll need for your trek to Everest Base Camp such as trekking poles, water bottles, adapters, toiletry bags, sunblock, and so much more! Don't forget the incidentals on your trek to EBC!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 0 - Travel Day 26. 10. 2018 00:51:50 http://wwtrek.com Dean begins his trip to Kathmandu, Nepal by connecting in China via China Southern Airlines. Topics covered include: travel tips, staying hydrated and remembering to stretch on long flights, how to navigate international transfer terminals for your connecting flight to Kathmandu, ... |
| Trek Tips - Kathmandu Day 1 - Walking Tour of Durbar Square & Welcome Reception 31. 10. 2018 21:43:54 http://wwtrek.com As guests begin to arrive, WWTrek conducts gear checks at the Yak & Yeti Hotel while guests settle in. In the early afternoon, we meet in the lobby for a short cultural walking tour to Durbar Square before our Welcome Reception (an excellent opportunity for guests to get to know e... |
| Trek Tips - Kathmandu Day 2 - Cultural Tour before the Everest Base Camp Trek 1. 11. 2018 23:50:09 http://wwtrek.com Day 2 in Kathmandu begins with an orientation meeting at the Yak & Yeti hotel before departing on our cultural tour of Kathmandu. Guests will visit the Bagmati River (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the 'Monkey Temple,' and a Thangka painting school. After a refreshing lunch, guests ... |
| Trek Tips - Yak & Yeti Hotel on the Everest Base Camp Trek - Kathmandu, Nepal 2. 11. 2018 22:22:02 http://wwtrek.com Dean walks through a portion of the Yak & Yeti Hotel (the old Royal Palace) in Kathmandu, Nepal where our guests stay both before and after their trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp. A place of historical significance, the Yak & Yeti hotel is an unforgettable and luxurious place to stay... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 1 - Flying into Phakding and Trekking to Monjo 6. 11. 2018 00:07:46 http://wwtrek.com In this video, the group begins the trek to Everest Base Camp! When poor weather shut down the Lukla airport, our guests luckily boarded helicopters to Phakding (8,600') and trekked about 3 hours into Monjo (9,300') for their first night in teahouse lodges in the Khumbu Valley en ... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 2 - Monjo to Namche 6. 11. 2018 22:40:03 http://wwtrek.com On Day 2 of the Everest Base Camp trek, guests leave Monjo in the morning, enter Sagarmatha National Park, and trek across suspension bridges and up Namche Hill to the village of Namche - the main trading village in the Khumbu Valley.... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp - Day 3 - Namche Acclimatization Day 7. 11. 2018 23:48:01 http://wwtrek.com On Day 3, guests will spend an extra day acclimatizing to the altitude in the village of Namche before continuing on the Everest Base Camp Trek. Guests will visit the Namche Monastery, as well as the Sherpa Culture Museum, Tenzing Norgay statue, and much more that Namche has to of... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 4 - Namche to Deboche 13. 11. 2018 20:33:54 http://wwtrek.com On Day 4, guests will leave Namche feeling rejuvenated from the extra day of rest and acclimatization and trek to the Tengboche Monastery (one of the highest in the world) and onward to Deboche for the night. Day 4 of the Everest Base Camp Trek is a bit of a long day, but the rewa... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 5 - Deboche to Pangboche 13. 11. 2018 22:30:00 http://wwtrek.com Day 5 of our Everest Base Camp Trek is designed to be a shorter day of trekking in order to give guests a chance to recover. Guests will trek from Deboche to Pangboche and visit the Pangboche monastery. Watch to learn more!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Prayer Wheels & Mani Stones 14. 11. 2018 21:45:51 http://wwtrek.com Dean takes some time to explain the prayer wheels, mani stones, and some other cultural items guests will see while trekking to Everest Base Camp. It is important to be respectful and always pass the mani stones and spin the wheels to the left hand side. Happy trekking!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 6 - Pangboche to Pheriche 15. 11. 2018 21:36:04 http://wwtrek.com Day 6 of the Everest Base Camp Trek will take guests from Pangboche to Pheriche - which is about a ~1000' elevation gain over about ~4 miles. Upon arriving in Pheriche, guests can unload and prepare for another rest and acclimatization day at their new peak altitude of about 14,25... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 7 - Pheriche Acclimatization Day 20. 11. 2018 16:42:23 http://wwtrek.com On day 7 of the EBC Trek, guests will spend an extra day in Pheriche (14,100') in order to continue the healthy process of acclimatization. After taking a short hike in the morning to see some spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, guests will return to the Himal... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 8 - Pheriche to Lobuche 20. 11. 2018 23:14:04 http://wwtrek.com Guests will awaken on the morning of Day 8 and depart Pheriche (14,250') and trek to Lobuche (16,200') after crossing a river at the bottom of the Khumbu Glacier. Inching ever closer to Everest Base Camp!... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 9 - Lobuche to Gorak Shep 21. 11. 2018 23:26:09 http://wwtrek.com On Day 9, guests will leave Lobuche and trek about 3 hours into Gorak Shep (the final village on the trek to Everest Base Camp). After settling in and enjoying a nice, hot lunch, guests have the option to hike to the top of Kala Patthar for incredible afternoon views of Mt. Everes... |
| Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar | Day 9 Part 2 | Everest Base Camp Trek 27. 11. 2018 00:50:38 http://wwtrek.com On Day 9, guests will arrive to Gorak Shep in time for a nice, hot lunch. Afterward, guests have the option to hike a portion of Kala Patthar, or to its summit at 18,500'. The hike to Kala Patthar only takes a few hours, but the views it offers are unimaginable. In the afternoon a... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 10 - Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp 28. 11. 2018 01:20:38 http://wwtrek.com The day youve all been waiting for - especially the guests who have earned it - Dean and his crew trek from Gorak Shep into Everest Base Camp (17,688). The views and the perfectly clear weather were simply too good to be true. Another successful trek into Everest Base Camp is in t... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 11 - Downhill from Lobuche to Pangboche 28. 11. 2018 21:20:05 http://wwtrek.com After reaching Everest Base Camp, we still need to trek back out of the Khumbu Valley. With a little pep in their step (due to going downhill, finally!) guests will trek from Lobuche to Pangboche - remembering to enjoy each step along the way and treasure the fleeting views of Mt.... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 12 - Downhill from Pangboche to Monjo 29. 11. 2018 21:08:12 http://wwtrek.com As guests continue the trek down and out of the Khumbu Valley, departing from Everest Base Camp, it's important to remember to enjoy the journey. Day 12 will bring guests downhill from Pangboche, through the Tengboche Monastery, Namche, and eventually all the way down to Monjo. ... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 13 - Monjo to Lukla 30. 11. 2018 18:32:04 http://wwtrek.com The final day of trekking brings us downhill from Monjo to Lukla, the location of the Khumbu Valley domestic airport where guests will fly back to Kathmandu the following morning for a celebration dinner at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Kathmandu. It feels good to set our daypacks do... |
| World Wide Trekking - Land of Fire & Ice - Iceland 30. 11. 2018 21:51:57 http://wwtrek.com Join us on this new and customized journey, as we weave our way in and out of the very best that Iceland has to offer, from popular tourist destinations to the best secrets near the top of the world. From luxury lodges to higher-end camps, and huts in between, we will spend our t... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp - Day 14 - Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu 4. 12. 2018 00:58:19 http://wwtrek.com We'll soend our last day in the Khumbu Valley waking up early and eating breakfast while our crew gets our bags weighed and checked in at the Lukla airport. Shortly after, we'll take a short flight (about 30 minutes) from Lukla back to Kathmandu where we'll collect our baggage and... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 14 Part 2 - Hyatt Regency Kathmandu & Free Day 5. 12. 2018 01:12:05 http://wwtrek.com After the ~35 minute flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu, guests will collect their baggage and head to the Hyatt Regency hotel in Kathmandu. A beautiful property, guests have the opportunity to relax, swim, visit the spa, or go out into Thamel (the shopping district of Kathmandu)... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 15 - Travel Home from Kathmandu 6. 12. 2018 00:34:05 http://wwtrek.com Dean departs from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, has a layover in Guangzhou, China, and stresses the importance of traveling comfortably! Another successful Everest Base Camp Trek is in the books! Contact us to plan your next adventure!... |
| Trek Tips - Suspension Bridges & Pack Animals on the Everest Base Camp Trek 6. 12. 2018 23:28:26 http://wwtrek.com You might have already noticed - there are a lot of high suspension bridges on the Everest Base Camp Trek! Dean shows you exactly what theyre made of and how to stay safe when crossing the bridges (as well as groups of pack animals you might encounter on the trek).... |
| Trek Tips - Teahouse Lodging on the Everest Base Camp Trek 12. 12. 2018 22:30:37 http://wwtrek.com Many guests and potential trekkers have questions about the accommodations on the way to Mt. Everest Base Camp. To most, the term 'teahouse' is unfamiliar. In this video, Dean talks a little bit about the teahouses we stay in throughout our trek in the Khumbu Valley and how they b... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Gear List & Packing Part 7: Gloves 13. 12. 2018 19:21:57 http://wwtrek.com Download our complete EBC Gear List below! This video covers the gloves that you'll want covering your hands on the trek to Everest Base Camp. ************************************************************************************************************... |
| Trek Tips - Helicopter Tour of Mt. Everest - Stunning Views of Himalayas in Nepal 14. 12. 2018 19:25:39 http://wwtrek.com World Wide Trekking offers our guests the opportunity to take an absolutely breathtaking scenic helicopter tour up the Khumbu Valley and around Mt. Everest. Seeing the topography of the land, and the stunning high Himalayan peaks from a high-altitude vantage point is a truly unfor... |
| Trek Tips - Everest Base Camp Trek November 2018 Preview 19. 12. 2018 00:42:00 http://wwtrek.com Every trip to Everest Base Camp is unique - and this group was lucky enough to experience amazing weather throughout the entire trek. Our November 2018 EBC trek tips will be coming soon! Enjoy this sneak peek here!... |