Day 5: Namche

In the morning, we’ll take an acclimatization hike, gaining 1,000 feet to take in the amazing mountain vista. In the afternoon, we’ll have time to visit sights in Namche Bazaar, including the local marketplace.

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Recovery

Today was a relatively quiet and relaxing day. After a long day of trekking and elevation change yesterday, today’s focus is as on recovery and fellowship.

After breakfast, we did a short hike to the Sherpa Cultural Museum. We learned about the origins of Sherpas their impact on high altitude mountaineering, here in Nepal and across the world. After visiting the museum, we had time to ourselves, before linking up to watch “Into Thin Air,” at a local bar.

We’ll finish this evening with dinner and one more hot shower or two, before we head back on the trail tomorrow morning.

-Mike Steadman