Links

5,895m	Kilimanjaro	Africa	1A	[LINK]
6,959m	Aconcagua	South America	1C	[LINK]
5,642m	Elbrus	Europe	2A	[LINK]
5,500m	Yala	Nepal	-
5,544m	Everest Base Camp	Nepal	-	[LINK]
8,201m	Cho Oyu	Tibet	4E	[LINK]
8,850m	Everest	Nepal	4E	[LINK]

http://chooyuclimbforacause.blogspot.com
http://experiencenepal2005.blogspot.com

Training Plan

Prep, for the trek, just do long walk exercise with 10kg backpack (but you'll only carry 4-5kg there). 4-6 hrs.

Ako I do high-way walking :) so I can cover long distances... running can help cardio, as well as long swimming. Biking is better kasi longer (4-8hr range). Best is hiking around Singapore ;) habaan nyo nalang...

So, targets for July 2005 are:

10km run twice a week
2km swim once a week
80km hike once a week

Key Milestones

2006	Everest Base Camp	17,400 ft
	Cho Oyu	26,906 ft
August 28, 2005	Yala Peak	17,998 ft
August 27, 2005	Daytrip from Kanjin Gomba	12,467 ft (last village)
August 21, 2005	Arrive in Kathmandu

Adventure Tour in Langtang Region, Nepal

Adventure Tour in Langtang Region, Nepal
August 2005

Day	Trekking Itinerary Trip price: 495$	Yala Peak Climb Itinerary Trip price: 895$
0	Arrival in Kathmandu (Aug21)	-
1	Drive to Syabrubesi, 2130m; 7hrs	-
2	Trek to Lama hotel (Chongong), 2380m 6h	-
3	Trek to Langtang village, 3500m 6h	-
4	Trek to Kyangin Gomba, 3800m 5h	-
5	Rest day, or explore nearby glacier	-
6	Explore nearby glacier or Yak Kharka (4160m) , back to Gomba	Climb to Yala BC, 4000m 6h?
7	Trek down to Langtang	Summit (5486m) and back to BC or Kyangin Gomba (10-12h)
8	Trek down to Lama Hotel	Trek down Lama hotel (from Gomba)
9	Trek down Syabrubesi	-
10	Drive back to KTM (Aug31)	-
*	Fly back home or extend trip	-

Trip price includes all hotel/camping, food, permits, guide and porters (?tbc) from KTM to KTM.

It excludes airfare, personal equipment/gears, and KTM hotel/food.

Recommended additional gear/s:
• Trekking poles. This helps reduce knee strain when going down, and helps avoid muscle fatigue when going up. 2 pieces recommended, although 1 is already of big help. Can be rented in KTM.
• Waterproof and breathable jackets. Ex. Goretex fabric. With hood, side pockets, full-frontal zippers. Popular brands: The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, LL Bean, Millet, etc.
• 10Li Small backpack. For carrying water, snack (Energy bars), camera, extra jacket.
• Light hiking boots, or trekking shoes. Boots help support ankles especially when going down. Trail shoes are lighter, more comfortable but have less ankle support. Waterproof/Breathable (ex. Goretex) types is recommended.
• Balaclava or Bonnet for head protection (available in KTM). Sun hats, dark glasses, sun creams (UPF 35+). Light fleece gloves (cheap in KTM).