EBC mid-late November first-hand experiences from Aussies or recent trekkers
Hey Trekkers !
My partner and I (mid-20s Aussie couple) are seriously considering an Everest Base Camp trek in mid to late November this year. We’re both very fit – we’ve done plenty of solid single-day hikes in New Zealand (including some long ones with decent elevation), but this will be our first multi-day high-altitude trek.
We’ve been looking at Intrepid Travel and G Adventures, plus a bunch of other operators on TripAdvisor and elsewhere. There are so many options it’s a bit overwhelming, so we’d love some real first-hand experiences rather than just marketing material.
A few specific things we’re wondering about:
• How is the weather in mid-late November? We know it’s shoulder/off-season, but what’s the reality on the trail (cold, snow, wind, visibility for views)?
• is it noticeably quieter than peak season? Does that make the experience better or worse?
• Which operators did you use and would you recommend them? Especially any that Australian groups have had good experiences with (flight changes, support, group size, etc.).
• Altitude and fitness – any tips for Aussies coming from sea level? How did you train?
• Packing / gear – anything you wished you’d brought or left behind?
• Overall – would you do it again in November, or would you pick a different month?
We’re leaning towards a 12-14 day itinerary including the flight in/out of Lukla. Happy to join a small group or go semi-private if it makes sense.
Any advice, stories, or warnings from people who’ve actually done it recently (especially other Aussies) would be massively appreciated. We’ve been dreaming about this for ages and want to do it right!
Thanks heaps! 🏔️