Climbing the Mt. Everest at 8,840m or 29,002 ft might seem easy but looks can be deceptive. Even with the best sherpas, if bad weather hits your trek then it can change from an exciting adventure to a life saving mission. But whatever said and done climbing the Everest is not as tough as K2, which is one of the most challenging peaks in the world. You can feel good about the fact that there are clear paths for reaching the Everest base camp and even for climbing to the summit. At any given time there are 2-3 teams at the Everest base camp and there is plenty of action.
One of the most important factors behind successful Nepal trekking is the climbing gears. You need to have proper climbing gears if you are planning to go on a moderate to strenuous trek. The top 4 climbing gears for Nepal trekking are:
Shoes: This is one of the most important climbing gears for trekking. These days most trekkers and mountain climbers use shoes that have strong grip and can offer protection in different weathers. Some of the top manufacturers of trekking shoes include La Sportiva, Asolo, Merell, Lowa Boots, Columbia, Boreal, Scarpa, and Montrail among others.
Crampons: Crampons are necessary for Nepal trekking especially if you will be trekking on glaciers and ice. Crampons have to be attached to your trekking boots so that you don't slip on ice or snow and get a better grip. Crampon designs have become better in the last few years and the best crampons for mountaineering or trekking are the ones made from steel. These should be fixed horizontal frontpoint type with strap-on, step-in or hybrid binding.
Clothes: The type of clothes you wear for your trekking expedition will determine how safe and protected you will be at different altitudes. It is important to carry multi-layer clothing for higher altitudes as there will be dramatic changes in temperature. It is best to go with double layered lightweight Gore-Tex. Some of the clothes that should be carried for Nepal trekking include down jacket, waterproof jacket, long underwear, jumper, gloves, woolen socks, insulated pants, Nylon windbreaker and wind pants, and hiking pants.
Face mask: Face mask is an important accessory for mountaineering and trekking. It will protect your face from sun burns, ultra violet radiation, and extreme cold leading to frost bite. The ideal face mask is the one that has provision for heat-exchanging and ventilation.
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