1st Annual Child Legacy Everest Base Camp Clean Water Climb!

What? – An 11-day breathtaking trek taking us to Everest Base Camp, the largest mountaineering base camp in the world! Why? – Climbing for a higher purpose – raising funds for Child Legacy’s water well repair ministry. When? – Nov. 3 - Nov 19, 2019 Let’s put a team together!! Details – ...TOTAL COST (MAX) – ~$4075 (includes current Singapore Economy airfare of $1280RT). This price is based on 9 or more people. ...COMMITMENT /DEPOSIT DEADLINE – July 31, 2019. See below for detailed costs and payment schedule including deposits needed. ...GUIDE COMPANY – Shepherd Adventure Trekking & Expedition. They have 20 Years of experience. …ELEVATIONS – EBC is only 17,594’ as compared to Kilimanjaro’s 19,341.’ We will make a hike up to Kala Patthar at 18,192’ the following day for our maximum height before making our final descent. So literally starting at 9134’ (1300’ higher than Lemosho Route) and going to a maximum elevation 1200’ lower than Kilimanjaro (and we don’t hike at night and we do stay in Tea Houses every night)! Sweet! “Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy”

…DAILY ITINERARY – +Nov. 3: Depart Houston. +Nov. 4: Inflight to Singapore via stop in Manchester, UK. +Nov. 5: Arrive Singapore. Depart Singapore. Arrive Kathmandu. Welcome Dinner. Tour Kathmandu. +Nov. 6: Fly to Lukla. Trek 3-4 hours to Phakding (9186’-8700’). I think we hike down the first day! Acclimate! +Nov. 7: Trek 5-6 hours to Namche Bazaar (8700’-11,280’). +Nov. 8: Acclimatization Day – Day Hike to Everest View Hotel (12,664’). +Nov. 9: Trek 5-6 hours to Tengboche (12,694’). +Nov. 10: Trek 5-6 hours to Dingboche (14,300’). +Nov. 11: Acclimatization Day – Day Hike to Chhukung Village (15,518’). +Nov. 12: Trek 5-6 hours to Lobuche (16,207’). Easier than hiking from Karanga Camp to Kosovo Camp!! +Nov. 13: Trek 6-7 hours to Gorak Shep (16,691’), visit Everest Base Camp (17,594’)!! Good acclimatization day! +Nov. 14: Trek 7-8 hours to Kala Patthar (18,192’) to Pherice (14,070’). +Nov. 15: Trek 6-7 hours to Namche Bazaar (11,280’). +Nov. 16: Trek 6-7 hours to Lukla (9186’). +Nov. 17: Fly to Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner either this night or next. +Nov. 18: Rest Day and/or tour Kathmandu. Depart Kathmandu. +Nov. 19: Arrive Singapore. Depart Singapore. Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive Houston. ...PROVIDED: +AP pickup/drop off +3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast +Kathmandu City Tour +Welcome and Farewell dinners +All ground transportation +English speaking Trek leader and assistant leader (s) +Tea Houses along the trek (i.e. no camping)! +All necessary paperwork and National Park trekking permits +All government and local taxes. +3 Meals/day along trek +Water +Sleeping bag +Beds +Porters. Maximum gear Porters carry is 15 pounds for each of 3 people (45 pounds max), so you don’t need to bring much gear (see below) …NOT PROVIDED: +Visa fee +Excess Baggage charges (flight to Lukla) +Extra nights in Kathmandu for early arrival, late departure, or needing to go down early. +Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu +Drinks/beverages throughout the entire trip +Personal expenses (Showers, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, WIFI in Kathmandu (not available on hike)). Showers are mostly a bucket of hot water starting at $5. All these expenses are included in total estimated personal cash to bring (See below).

...NEEDED FROM YOU TO GET REGISTERED: +Child Legacy Waiver +Credit Card information for booking flights +Bio and two photos for www.cleanwaterclimb.net …NEEDED FOR TRIP: +Trekking boots or shoes +Trekking poles +Trekking clothes +Water bottles or CamelBak +Small backpack +Snacks +Wide-brimmed Hat +Head Lamp +Toiletries +Extra changes of clothes +Camera and/or smartphone +Battery Pack for charging smart phones. ...NOT NEEDED (YAY!): +Rain gear! +Summit Night gear! +Mountaineering Gear! Summary – +Just under 17 days! +Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy! +About half the cost of an Africa Trip but still benefiting the people of Malawi! Cost Breakdown – •Guide Fee – 4-7 trekkers – $2500 each (10% deposit = $250.00) 8 trekkers – $2395 each (10% deposit = $239.50) 9+ trekkers – $1895 each (10% deposit = $189.50) •Singapore Airlines RT – $1280 (3/27 quote) •Kathmandu to Lukla RT flight – Ranges from $150 to $400 •Incidentals – $500 (Max). Yes, there are showers at the Tea Houses! Cost Summary for 9+ trekkers (3/27 Singapore Air Economy) – $3825-$4075 Guide deposit (10%) due: July 31. Balance due: October 7. (Note: Guide Deposits are non-refundable) Note – Since this is a fundraiser all of your expenses are tax deductible. So, make checks out to Child Legacy and send to me. Provide me your credit card information for booking flights through my Travel Agent.

Please Reply or Email me at menavolio@gmail.com or call me at (832) 373-7640 if you are interested and I will send you the waiver, credit card form, and request you fill those out and mail to me. Also, provide me your bio and photos for our www.cleanwaterclimb.net website once you know you want to do this! Let’s put a team together to not only see this incredible mountain range with views of Everest, but to support Child Legacy’s work in Malawi!!

See the Mountain!!

Remember the Kids!!

Remember those who will Receive Jesus!!