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I Got Sick at Mount Everest Base Camp. Here’s Why So Many Climbers Do Too.

In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers explains why climbers and guides frequently catch the dreaded “Khumbu Cough” Video loading... After avoiding illness during the 11-day trek from Lukla to Base ...
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We’re Headed to Mount Everest Base Camp. Join Us.

Our Everest columnist shares some intel on how to avoid illness during the 11-day hike. Plus, a rest day adventure in the Himalayas Getting from Kathmandu to Lukla to start the hike to Mount Everest ...
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Why Do So Many Mount Everest Climbers Get Sick? I Found Out the Hard Way.

After avoiding illness during the 11-day trek from Lukla to Base Camp, our Mount Everest reporter Ben Ayers came down with the dreaded “Khumbu Cough” while living amongst the guides and climbers for ...
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Thinking of trekking to Everest base camp? Don't leave home without this expert advice

Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn't know better, you might think it's just a nice hike in the Nepalese ...