this is fantastic, I'm set to start the 3 passes in the next few days and this video hit every point I wanted answers to. The map visuals were great. Super helpful, thank you!!!
In the research and planning phase here. Thank you for the video, appreciated. I happen to have the same shoes, Nike Pegasus Trail. Yeah good for the mountains. I hope that’s a sign. 🇳🇵
Thank you for these value informations! I am already excited to try the three passes trek in April. Especially the advice on shoe selection will help me to decide, thanks! I have one question though, I've tried to book a flight from Kathmandu to Luka but Yeti isn't offering any anymore is there a different airport close by where you can fly to Luka? Thanks you!
Xander...What can I say. One of the very best informative videos on the Khumbu region & very well edited. It answers so many of the important questions which nearly everyone overlooks. In relation to yr trekking route app what watch were u wearing to navigate..??? I am planning to do my trek from mid Nov till mid Dec so hopefully shouldn't encounter heavy snowfall or difficulty in seeing the trails...
In november / december you should be fine snowwise! I used the Garmin Forerunner 245 and it worked excellent. Just had to charge it daily. Thanks for the very kind words!
This is a fantastic video… Kudos to you for putting together all of these details! Incredibly informative I’m sure I’ll have several questions as I get closer to my hike so I might reach out… Thank you again!
Xander, Thanks for the great video. I will be hiking the Three Passes the end of this month. I would like to take your suggestion and explore the Chitwan NP at the end of my hike. Through Instagram, I tried to contact the Chitwan guide you mentioned; however, I never received a response. Do you know if he is still providing guided tours of Chitwan? If so, could you provide me with his contact information? thank you
Xander, I can't thank you enough for this amazing trip report and your recommendations for a safe trip. I loved the map visuals and the ideas for alternative routes. You answered most question I have about the 3 passes trek. I think I want to start from Jiri. Would you happen to know if I can buy the permits I will need there?
Very good, I like your way of hiking. Why waterproof trail runners? - I hike in my Topo Terraventure in snow, if necessary with crampons, ford creeks, and as long as it is warm and sunny during the day they will dry fast, and I never freeze. On a cold day I would add waterproof socks. - Will see how it will work in the Khumbu region, being there for one month this october/november.
Nice man! Thanks! I was very happy with my gore tex trailrunners because we were hiking in - 17 degrees during the mornings and it stayed cold a lot of the times. My friend wore normal trailrunners and had cold feet a lot of the time. But march is quite different in comparison to october! Your weather will most likely be softer :) enjoy!!
@@WanderwithXander Thank you for your answer! - I see the difference to my tent based hikes that you can dry the GTX shoes in the early evening in the tea houses, if necessary, which wouldn't be be possible without an oven. But I do not expect much rain, and only short snow covered stretches at the passes, so think I'll be happy with the more airy shoes without membrane. And having plenty of time for the hike (just retired) I can just outwait a rainy day if necessary.
@Henning_Rech yeah I think the fall is way better suited to do without gore tex. You will be fine! Hope you have a great hike. Really would recommend to combine it with Chitwan! :)
this is fantastic, I'm set to start the 3 passes in the next few days and this video hit every point I wanted answers to. The map visuals were great. Super helpful, thank you!!!
Thanks a lot for your kind comment! Glad it helps!
So cool
In the research and planning phase here. Thank you for the video, appreciated. I happen to have the same shoes, Nike Pegasus Trail. Yeah good for the mountains. I hope that’s a sign. 🇳🇵
Nice man! You will be flying on those shoes! Especcialy compared to the people in heavy bulky shoes
Thank you for these value informations! I am already excited to try the three passes trek in April. Especially the advice on shoe selection will help me to decide, thanks! I have one question though, I've tried to book a flight from Kathmandu to Luka but Yeti isn't offering any anymore is there a different airport close by where you can fly to Luka? Thanks you!
Thanks for the kind words! Most of the time they only sell the tickets quite last minute. So i dont think you need to worry about it yet!
Xander...What can I say. One of the very best informative videos on the Khumbu region & very well edited. It answers so many of the important questions which nearly everyone overlooks. In relation to yr trekking route app what watch were u wearing to navigate..??? I am planning to do my trek from mid Nov till mid Dec so hopefully shouldn't encounter heavy snowfall or difficulty in seeing the trails...
In november / december you should be fine snowwise! I used the Garmin Forerunner 245 and it worked excellent. Just had to charge it daily. Thanks for the very kind words!
This is a fantastic video… Kudos to you for putting together all of these details! Incredibly informative I’m sure I’ll have several questions as I get closer to my hike so I might reach out… Thank you again!
Thanks a lot! Hope it helps you to prepare for this beautiful hike. When are you going? Feel free to reach out when ever something pops up
High quality and organized manual for this hike 👌
Thanks for watching and the kind comment, hope the video helps you!
Good day
I have been 7 times in Nepal in no a total of 14 months in a stretch of 8 years
You give good advices
Michel
Thanks!
Xander, Thanks for the great video. I will be hiking the Three Passes the end of this month. I would like to take your suggestion and explore the Chitwan NP at the end of my hike. Through Instagram, I tried to contact the Chitwan guide you mentioned; however, I never received a response. Do you know if he is still providing guided tours of Chitwan? If so, could you provide me with his contact information? thank you
Thanks! Send me a dm on Instagram and I will provide you with his info :)
Xander, I can't thank you enough for this amazing trip report and your recommendations for a safe trip. I loved the map visuals and the ideas for alternative routes. You answered most question I have about the 3 passes trek. I think I want to start from Jiri. Would you happen to know if I can buy the permits I will need there?
Thats amazing! Thanks for your comment. I think you will just be able to buy them in Lukla and don't need them earlier! :)
@@WanderwithXander You're awesome! I'm happy to follow your adventures. Thank you for all the work you did on this detailed trip report
Very good, I like your way of hiking. Why waterproof trail runners? - I hike in my Topo Terraventure in snow, if necessary with crampons, ford creeks, and as long as it is warm and sunny during the day they will dry fast, and I never freeze. On a cold day I would add waterproof socks. - Will see how it will work in the Khumbu region, being there for one month this october/november.
Nice man! Thanks! I was very happy with my gore tex trailrunners because we were hiking in - 17 degrees during the mornings and it stayed cold a lot of the times. My friend wore normal trailrunners and had cold feet a lot of the time. But march is quite different in comparison to october! Your weather will most likely be softer :) enjoy!!
@@WanderwithXander Thank you for your answer! - I see the difference to my tent based hikes that you can dry the GTX shoes in the early evening in the tea houses, if necessary, which wouldn't be be possible without an oven. But I do not expect much rain, and only short snow covered stretches at the passes, so think I'll be happy with the more airy shoes without membrane. And having plenty of time for the hike (just retired) I can just outwait a rainy day if necessary.
@@WanderwithXander Which company did you book for the Chitwan jeep tour?
@Henning_Rech narayan rijal! You can find him on Instagram. Highly recommend!
@Henning_Rech yeah I think the fall is way better suited to do without gore tex. You will be fine! Hope you have a great hike. Really would recommend to combine it with Chitwan! :)
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