Is Everest Base Camp Trek dangerous? [Updated 2022/23/24]

Is Everest Base Camp Trek dangerous? If you are doubtful about the safety in the trek to the foot of highest Mt. Everest then this post is especially for you.

Well, people are likely to confuse the risks of climbing Everest to trekking around it. Definitely, trekking to 5364m(base camp) is much easier than climbing 8848m(Everest). Trail to Everest Base Camp meanders through gentle gradients with some steep ascent but be assured that you don't have to hang on ropes or climb ladders over ice masses or doing any technical climb. You shall find inspiring stories of 80+ women to 16 years young accomplishing the Everest Base Camp Trek successfully. It’s just that the trail might be a bit tiring but is not dangerous. One can completely own the trail if one can walk a few hours every day. Average walker, overweight, underweight anybody can experience the mountain with a proper itinerary and willingness. But yes, if you don't take precautions before EBC Trek, then there is Everest Base Camp Trek dangerous. The EBC trek begins after landing on Lukla airport(2642m/8668ft). According to the Operator, itinerary differs and best to chose 12 plus days itinerary than to pace. Dramatic ascend and descend over hills, walk through Rhododendron forest and on alpine meadows, warm days and chilly nights, altitude change become inevitable parts of the trek. The 65km trail to base camp is attainable easily as an average person can walk 5km per hour comfortably. The Everest base camp trek does indulge some risk of Acute Mountain sickness (AMS).  There are few stats of causalities among the successful trek of more than 30,000 per year.  For most part of such incidents, trekkers with the cardiovascular problems, and improper itinerary resulting in AMS victims. You must walk at a slow pace, have rest or acclimatizing days, eat well, drink plenty of water and have a suitable itinerary. Don’t rush and try ascending no more than 300m/1000ft per day. Do check for the symptoms of AMS and be at the same altitude until it disappears. Learn more about symptoms and preventive ways of Acute Mountain Sickness. HERE! We suggest every EBC Trekker consult with the experts and gain some ideas plus tips before embarking the EBC Trek. There are some factors and hindrances which can make the trek difficult and risky, so it is better to know about them prior to the trek and be well prepared to address the danger. The unpredictable weather in the higher elevation is a threat while trekking to EBC. Sometimes, the weather in the Himalayan region gets worse resulting in flight cancellation due to slippery trails and poor vision. The trails also become slippery and dangerous after heavy snow-fall or rainfall. Also, have good packing of warm clothes and shoes to help you adapt chills of Everest. You should also be careful of the herd of Yaks carrying people’s load. They are strong enough to make you fly away if you bump with them. Stay on the upper side of the trail if you hear the yaks bell. And choose the experienced and good Trekking Agency before you finally hop on to trek.

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The mightiest Himalayan ambiance shall make it worth every step with its magnificence if you are paving the way to the Everest base camp. A true enthusiastic trekker becomes always ready to tackle all the risks appear en-route. There is Everest Base Camp Trek dangerous, but with average fitness, precautions, determination, and confidence, EBC Trek can be easily accomplished by the trekkers.