Follow in the footsteps of the explorers who first traveled to Everest with our Guides and Everest Summiteers Byron Smith and Mingma Tenji Sherpa. Adventurous trekkers will enjoy this 21 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal. As we will be starting our trek in the lower lying town of Phablu, you will have ample time to acclimatize. Our journey will then have us hike a rugged pass, and gain superb views of Mt. Everest as we visit the three turquoise lakes at Gokyo , cross the Cho La Pass , then travel to the mountain's traditional base camp and watch sunrise from Kalapathar.

As guests in the homes of Sherpa guides along the way, we listen to their first- person tales of scaling summits of this fascinating region. This is the ultimate trek to the ultimate mountain with knowledgeable guides who have tremendous experience in the region.

Our Guides: Experienced

Byron Smith has been to the Khumbu region dozens of times, 2 times to attempt to climb Mount Everest with the ultimate success of summitting in May 2000, and multiple times as a tireless fundraiser for the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation in support of The Sherpa People of Nepal. Byron also has the distinction of climbing to the top of the highest mountains on all seven continents, completing his Seven Summits Quest, making him one of only a handful of Mountaineers to have accomplished this feat which included the Mountain Carstensz Pyramid.

Mingma Tenji Sherpa  A native of the Khumbu region, Mingma was born into the famous "Sherpa" family in the mid 90's and climbed Mt. Everest himself in May of 2000. With Mingma's cultural heritage, knowledge of Buddhism, and a supportive family that has climbed Mt. Everest more than 125 times our Trek will have a more insightful journey that will include opportunities, experiences and dialogue with the local culture that few other tour companies can provide. 

Why join Spirit West's Everest - Gokyo Trek?

• The cultural experience and preparation for our trek will begin in Calgary with three in-person meetings that will inform and ensure that you know what to expect and what to bring to have the best possible experience
• The in-person meetings will help begin the bond between team members which will surely last through the trip and long into the future.
• Our Spirit West team of guides and support persons will be with you before the trip and all the way through it guiding you towards our goal and ensuring the best possible experience along the way.

Fees and Payment:

• The fee of $5450.00 cdn dollars  includes three nights hotel, transportation, all guiding, accommodations, meals and non alcoholic drinks while on the Trek portion of our trip.
• The payment of fees are broken up as follows; minimum $1000.00 cdn non-refundable to reserve your spot by February 15th 2023. Further payment of $4450.00 cdn by March 01st 2023

Land Cost : CDN $5450.00

Date: April 12th to May 02nd, 2023

No technical climbing or backpacking experience is necessary. It is important, however, that you are in good physical shape, and able to hike in rugged terrain for several hours each day