Mount Everest: Confessions of an Amateur Peak Bagger

Before you can climb Everest, you need to get there. Below is Kevin's schedule for the journey to Base Camp in 2004.

Day	Date	Itinerary
1-2	Mar 20-21	Depart USA; most climbers and trekkers fly via THAI airlines from LAX; cross International Dateline; overnight to Bangkok.
3	Mar 22	Fly to Katmandu; transfer to Hotel, afternoon and evening free for sightseeing.
4	Mar 23	Free day; explore Katmandu's rich and diverse culture; final packing and shopping; welcome dinner.
5	Mar 24	Fly to Lukla in STOL aircraft or helicopter; meet trek staff and hike to Phakding.
6	Mar 25	Hike to Namche Bazaar at 11,300 ft.; explore Namche's village and markets.
7	Mar 26	Acclimatization day in Namche; relax and explore the village.
8	Mar 27	Contingency Day / Rest / Acclimatization.. Possible hike to Thame.
9	Mar 28	Climb to Tengboche; vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.
10	Mar 29	Acclimatization day in Tengboche; visit Monastery, attend ceremonies.
11	Mar 30	Hike via Pangboche to Dingboche at 14,450 ft.
12	Mar 31	Acclimatization day in Dingboche; day hike up the Imja Khola to Chukung.
13	Apr 01	Hike to Pheriche; visit high altitude research and medical center.
14	Apr 02	Ascend to Lobuche; trail passes through the Sherpa memorial.
15	Apr 03	Hike glacial moraine to Gorak Shep, the last outpost en route to Base Camp.
16	Apr 04	Acclimatization day in Gorak Shep, day climb to 18,300 ft. Kala Pattar.
17	Apr 05	Hike to Base Camp; establish Base Camp.
18-73	Apr 06-May 31	Schedule TBD : Climb the Mountain!