{"id":17366,"date":"2017-08-07T08:48:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T16:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/?p=17366"},"modified":"2017-08-07T09:25:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T17:25:54","slug":"everest-base-camp-trek-trip-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/2017\/08\/07\/everest\/everest-base-camp-trek-trip-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Everest Base Camp Trek Trip Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>August 7, 2017<\/p>\n<p><strong>From:<\/strong> Vishali Karnik<br \/>\n<strong>Sent:<\/strong> Monday, July 17, 2017 8:37 AM<br \/>\n<strong>To:<\/strong> Greg Vernovage<br \/>\n<strong>Cc:<\/strong> Bhushan Karnik<br \/>\n<strong>Subject:<\/strong> EBC 2017 Trek Feedback<\/p>\n<p>Hi Greg and team,<\/p>\n<p>Me &amp; Bhushan wanted to thank the entire IMG team for an providing us an outstanding service during our 2017 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountainguides.com\/everest-trek-nepal.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;\">Everest Base Camp Sherpa Trek<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 The entire process was a pleasant and memorable experience, your team was very responsive and friendly right from the sign up phase to trek completion. \u00c2\u00a0IMG Sherpa team was the finest, they were the most knowledgeable, friendly people that we met. \u00c2\u00a0In fact, they really became our extended family during the 15 day trek. \u00c2\u00a0We didn&#8217;t have to worry about any logistics, everything was taken care of. Shout out for these wonderful people, Phu Tashi, Ming Ma, Sonam, and Passang. They did a marvelous job managing group dynamics to ensure everyone was motivated and individual needs were met.<\/p>\n<p><div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17366 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4496-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17607'>\n\t\t\t\tThe runway at the Lukla Airport. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_3861-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17602'>\n\t\t\t\tThe team. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4476-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17601'>\n\t\t\t\tOne of several suspension bridges on the trek to EBC. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4242-2-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17603'>\n\t\t\t\tTrekking above Pheriche. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4376-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17598'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Khumbu Icefall makes a nice backdrop to a photo! (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4306-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17605'>\n\t\t\t\tGorakshep in the foreground and EBC off in the distance. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4322-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17606'>\n\t\t\t\tA great view of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[17366]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_4412-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17600'>\n\t\t\t\tThe team at EBC. (Bhushan Karnik)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<br \/>\nIMG has really mastered the skillful art of quality customer service by hiring such professional individuals. \u00c2\u00a0We really look forward to many more such trips with IMG, keep up the good work!<\/p>\n<p>Best Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Vishali &amp; Bhushan<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><em>**If you&#8217;re looking for a trek this Autumn, we still have space on our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mountainguides.com\/everest-trek-nepal-aut.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October and November EBC Treks<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 7, 2017 From: Vishali Karnik Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:37 AM To: Greg Vernovage Cc: Bhushan Karnik Subject: EBC 2017 Trek Feedback Hi Greg and team, Me &amp; Bhushan wanted to thank the entire IMG team for an providing us an outstanding service during our 2017 Everest Base Camp Sherpa Trek.\u00c2\u00a0 The entire [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":17600,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everest"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17366"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17617,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17366\/revisions\/17617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}