Khumbu Explorer & Khunde Celebrations, Nepal: Final Prep

A week or so to go before I fly out to Nepal for this year’s Big Trek. Time for a Prep update. Itinerary Val’s already in the Khumbu (Everest area) and has been sending back updates about the weather and trail conditions. Cyclone Arnab was threatening heavy rainfall / snowfall but it looks to have eased off. It’s got cold though and there is a LOT of snow. MaryR’s photos show that too. I’m still hoping to be able to trek up to the Tashi Labsta and back with Mingmi, even if I don’t get to cross the pass and trek out via Rolwaling. Val’s reports from local guides are that recent rockfall around the pass mean it’s become a much more difficult / exposed crossing. Our actual itinerary is still TBC, but we know a few key dates: 12 Nov: Fly to Lukla (possibly via the Ramechhap route, which would require an early morning departure for the drive there) 21 & 22 Nov 2026: Khunde Hospital 60th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Celebration with the Himalayan Trust Nepal A day or so after we get to…

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