Mount Everest East Slope | An essential item on the 2024 hiking checklist

An essential item on the 2024 hiking checklist. Hiking under the world's highest peak is undoubtedly a very cool thing to do. Along the way, you can enjoy many snow-capped mountains of six or seven thousand meters, and also appreciate Mount Everest (the highest in the world), Lhotse (the fourth highest), and Makalu (the fifth highest). In addition, the East Slope route of Mount Everest is rarely trodden, with pristine ecology, abundant water sources, and frequent sightings of rare wildlife and plants. Moreover, dotted high-altitude lakes sparkle like gems, and the deep valleys of the Gama Gully are enchantingly beautiful. Besides Gama Gully, we will also pass through Orchid Valley, Qiongjue Valley... Are you a little tempted now? But this hike is really not easy, let's see what challenges there are? ① Although the daily hiking distance on the East Slope of Everest is not very long, the average altitude of the hike is around 5000 meters. If you don't have experience in high-altitude hiking, you might have to postpone your hiking plans for now. ② Altitude ascent and descent. The altitude changes on the plateau are quite different from the ascents and descents we experience during our local hikes. The Xiaowula Pass (4900 meters) is a challenge; on this day, we ascend 230 meters and descend 870 meters, finally descending to the starting point of Gama Gully, Zhuoxiang (4030 meters) valley area. If you can't keep up, you might have to retreat. ③ Scree slopes. There is a section of scree slope ascent on the way back and forth from the Ega Campsite to the East Slope BC of Everest. It takes nearly an hour to cross the rocky area, with an approximate slope of forty degrees. There are still relatively few people who come here to climb, and there are no signposts, so safety is paramount. However, the view of the north slope glacier of Mount Jomolhari (7804 meters) from the slope is spectacular. ④ Crossing the highest point of this trip, the Langma La Pass at an altitude of 5344 meters, involves ascending 400 meters and descending 1500 meters. It is essential to prepare trekking poles and knee protection in advance. Hiking time: 7 days Hiking difficulty: 5 stars Best time: May to October Scenery index: 5 stars The total hiking distance is about 100 kilometers, over 7 days of hiking time. This is a world-class hiking dream trip, isolated from the world, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with numerous rare wild animals and plants, and high-altitude lakes scattered like stars, the scenery is beyond stunning... If you are ready, remember to beep me, looking forward to meeting you! I am Mu Zi, meeting a better self on the road.