Comparison of Peaks

Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak (Tanzania, Africa): 5,895 metres (19,341 ft)

Mount Everest North Base Camp (Tibet): 5,545 metres (18,192 ft)
Mount Everest South Base Camp (Nepal): 5,360 metres (17,590 ft)

Kilimanjaro Base Camp-Mandara huts (Tanzania, Africa): 2,725 metres (9,000 ft)
Kilimanjaro Marangu Gate (Tanzania, Africa): 1,800 metres (5,905 ft)


High altitude pulmonary edema: 2,500 metres (8,200 ft)
    - sometimes lower between 1,500–2,500 m or 4,900–8,200 ft in highly vulnerable subjects

Machu Picchu (Peru, South America): 2,430 metres (7,970 ft)

Mount Washington Peak (New Hampshire, USA): 1,917 metres (6,288 ft)

Everest Bound

We 've decided to make a trip to Everest Base Camp. We have no idea what we are in for. We are not experienced mountaineers, climbers or hikers.

Why did we choose Everest and not a hot, sunny place down south? Not sure, but it sounds like it would be something very exciting and amazing to do. Besides, we've been down south several times and we ain't getting any younger. Now's the time to go!

We're inviting friends and family to join us on this trek! Now comes the endless planning process, research, list writing and shopping.  Let the fun begin.