Yaks and Porters will carry all of your gear. This makes your journey so much more enjoyable!
One of the world's epic journeys...
Mount
Everest Base-Camp Trek
Wilderness Medicine Conference
April 5 - 22, 2011
April 25 - May 12, 2011
16 Hours Category I CME Credit
The Everest Base Camp Wilderness and Expedition Medicine
CME Conference is one of the world's truly epic
journeys. You will visit the highest and most
spectacular mountains in the world. You will also travel
through a wonderful cultural area and stay in inns in
remote Sherpa villages. It should be on every
adventurer's list of things "to do".
Our group will explore the exotic city of Kathmandu
before flying into the remote mountain town of Lukla
(9,250). At Lukla, we will begin our trek into the Khumbu region of the
Himalayas for this unique Wilderness and Expedition
Medicine CME Conference. We follow an ancient route that
will take us through tiny villages, across high mountain
passes, and through remote valleys. The views of the
Himalayas are awe-inspiring as we venture up the Dudh
Kosi River to Namche Bazaar - the gateway to the Khumbu
region at 11,300 feet. We spend one night next to the
Thyangboche Monastery (12,700), which has spectacular
views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Lhotse. We'll have
a chance to meet the friendly Nepali people and soak up
the colors, sights, and sounds of Sherpa village life.
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Then it's on to the stunning rocky outcrop of Kala
Pattar (18,450) where we feast on awesome panoramic
views of countless peaks including arguably the best
view of the South Face of Everest. Upon reaching Everest
Base Camp (17,400) at the base of the Khumbu Icefall,
get a first hand look at the expeditions preparing for
their summit attempts in this spectacular and historical
setting.
The Everest Base Camp Trek Wilderness and
Expedition Medicine CME Conferences are strenuous and
you should be in excellent physical condition. It does
not require that you have any previous trekking or
mountaineering experience. You should be equipped with a
spirit of adventure and the willingness to undergo the
potential hardships of outdoor trekking and long days on
the trail.
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Everest
Base Camp Trek Wilderness and Expedition Medicine CME
Conferences -
Itinerary Snapshot
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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (Hotel Yak & Yeti). Day 2 Explore Kathmandu (Hotel Yak & Yeti).
Day 3 Flight to Lukla and trek to Monjo (Mt. Kailash
Lodge- Monjo).
Day 4 Trek 5-6 hours to Namche Baazar. (Hotel Namche)
Day 5 Acclimitization day in Namche Baazar (Hotel Namche).
Day 6 2 hour trek to explore Kunde and Khumjung (Khumjung
Lodge).
Day 7 Trek 5-6 hours to Tengboche Monastery (Amadablam
Lodge).
Day 8 5 hours to Dingboche. (Snowline Lodge) (B+L+D).
Day 9 Acclimitization day in Dingboche w/ optional hikes (Snowline
Lodge)
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Day 10 5-6 hours to Lobuje (Eco Lodge).
Day 11 Trek to Kalapather return to Gorekshep (Yeti
Resort).
Day 12 9-10 hours to Base Camp, return to Lobuje to
sleep (Eco Lodge).
Day 13 5 hours to Pangboche Monastery (Mt. Kailash
Lodge- Pangboche).
Day 14 A steep decent to Namche Baazar: 5-6 hours.
(Hotel Namche).
Day 15 Return to Lukla: 8 hours. (Namaste Lodge).
Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu, weather permitting (Hotel Yak &
Yeti).
Day 17 Futher exploration of Kathmandu (Hotel Yak &
Yeti).
Day 18 Fly home.
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 Dr Luanne Freer at the Everest ER facility at base camp.
We will tour the Everest ER Base Camp Medical Clinic. $100 of your course fees will be donated to this worthwhile facility which has saved lives!
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 2008 Everest CME Group
ABOUT OUR EVEREST BASE
CAMP GUIDES:
"I can wholeheartedly
recommend my friend Jiban Ghimire of Sherpa
Shangri-La Treks to organize your Khumbu
experience. I've worked with these gentlemen
close to 20 years and feel more than confident
in their ability to deliver a great expedition."
Pete Athans - legendary climber who has
reached summit of Everest an incredible seven
times!
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Faculty for the
April 5 - 22, 2011 Everest Base Camp Wilderness Medicine
CME Conference:
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Howard
Donner, MD: Dr. Howard Donner is renowned as
one of the world's most experienced expedition
physicians. He is a also a highly acclaimed speaker on
Wilderness Medicine.
Testimony to Dr. Donner's dynamic speaking ability is
that he has been prominently featured in two
award-winning NOVA television documentaries including;
"Deadly Ascent" which chronicles mountain medicine and
research on 20,320 ft Denali (Mount McKinley); and "Everest
- The Death Zone". Donner served as expedition
doctor on the 1998 NOVA Everest expedition, which was
featured in the television documentary: "Everest: The
Death Zone".
- Dr. Donner spent 3 climbing seasons as a rescue
doctor on Mt. McKinley in Alaska for the National
Park Service at the 14,000 foot medical / rescue
station.
- Dr. Donner has also worked on numerous other
medical projects in the Himalayas including two
seasons as a staff physician for the Himalayan
Rescue Association.
- He was the expedition physician on the first
American ascent of Kangchenjunga, the world's third
highest peak (28,000 feet).
- Donner was chosen as an Olympic physician for
the United States White Water Team in Atlanta in
1996.
- Dr. Donner's extraordinary background in
expedition medicine was the basis for 5 years of
service as a medical operations consultant for NASA,
where he was involved in the design of the Shuttle
and International Space Station medical systems.
- Dr. Donner is also co-author of The Field Guide
to Wilderness Medicine (3rd edition was published in
August of 2008).
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Everest Base Camp
QUALIFICATIONS: The trek into Everest Base Camp is strenuous and you should be in excellent physical condition. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. You should be equipped with a spirit of adventure and a willingness to undergo the potential hardships of outdoor living and long days on the trail.
Trip Cost: $3,795
Additional CME Cost: $695 (16 hours Category I CME)
IINCLUDED IN COST:
- Airfare (RT) from Kathmandu to Lukla
- 4 Scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu
- Selected sightseeing in Katmandu
- PProfessionally Guided trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
- Porters and yaks to carry your gear on trek
- All meals while on the trek
NOT INCLUDED IN COST:
"The Everest Base Camp trip was an unforgettable, life changing experience-! Thanks so much for the wonderful opportunity! the CME participants were diverse, enthusiastic, and blast to be with."
Tim Erickson, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine, U. of Illinois
"There is no better Wilderness Medicine course. Guide staff and logistics were great. Chemistry of the group was great."
David Chenault, MD Houston, Tx ENT
"Without hesitation I would recommend this trip to everyone" (Everest Base CME)
Jay Saleh, MD NY, NY - Orthopedics
"Its so unbelievably spectacular- (Everest CME trek) I have never traveled to a place this magnificent."
Tim Erickson, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine, U. of Illinois
For detailed itinerary or to register please call
BBio Bio Expeditions at 1-800-246-7238
