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Mount Everest — South Col Route
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Duration
60 days (total), ~42 days in Nepal
Season
April-May (spring window)
Elevation
8,849m (29,032ft)
Guide Ratio
1:1 Western guide, 1:1 Sherpa support on summit day
Route
South Col Route (Nepal side): Lukla → EBC → Khumbu Icefall → Camp I, II, III, IV → Summit
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The Complete Nepal Trekking Bureaucracy Checklist (2026-2027)
Every permit, registration, visa rule, and legal requirement for a solo foreign trekker visiting Nepal. The article you read so you don't get turned away at a checkpoint, fined at customs, or denied an insurance claim.
The $20M Helicopter Rescue Scam
Between 2022 and 2025, a network of trekking agencies, helicopter companies, and hospitals ran a $19.7 million insurance fraud operation. 32 people were charged in March 2026. Here's how the scam worked, who profited, and what it means for your insurance.
Everest Base Camp: The Complete Solo Trekker's Guide for 2026-2027
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