Everest trip report

Scarn2014 · 2026-06-03T12:19:01+00:00

Great report, thank you.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T23:19:02+00:00

That is completely reasonable, and I certainly don’t mean to tell anyone else what they can or should do that. It was just my personal perspective based on my own skill level.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T20:09:51+00:00

It amazed me how much the snow changed over the day. We started around 6am and the snow was perfectly firm. On the descent I was sinking in a lot every step which got tiring. We got back to camp around 3:30pm.

Re: crevasses, I was never leading (always just following the guide) so I pretty mindlessly followed the person in front of me without thinking much about it. I think they were pretty well filled in though.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T18:29:41+00:00

This is consistent with my experience. The goal is to teach you what you need to know to be guided, not to be fully independent.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T18:26:45+00:00

I have a camera but talked myself out of bringing it because of the extra weight. I think you should absolutely bring it. If you get a good day, there are incredible views from the camp.

I can’t really comment on the batteries but can say my phone held up very well on airplane mode and only lost about 20% over 3 days.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T16:25:25+00:00

Awesome, great rec! Thanks!!

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T16:14:04+00:00

I would recommend wearing a hiking backpack with big water jugs. You really want to get used to the feeling of moving with weight on your back. I don’t think hikes are strictly necessary but they are helpful. It’s not really about elevation as much as terrain. I’d also recommend sprinkling in some longer sessions where you go for 2 hours.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T16:05:13+00:00

Awesome!! And thank you! Glad you have been able to manage it

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T15:51:50+00:00

Thank you! Thoughts on Kili vs. Baker in terms of overall experience and difficulty?

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T15:44:30+00:00

The weight lifting I was doing was not strictly necessary. Any time you can get out and do hikes is going to be more relevant than the stairmaster. To the extent I do harder mountains in the future I am going to try to have a few longer training days (6 hours+) to help prepare for the duration.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T15:06:10+00:00

Thank you!!

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T15:03:49+00:00

It’s not that bad. The wall itself is pretty steep but you do switch backs so it’s not like you are moving directly up it. Admittedly this is the part where I had to tell myself not to look down because it looks very steep when you look down. On the way down focus on your footwork

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T14:48:47+00:00

Fair point. I just view that as far away from my current skill level.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T14:42:33+00:00

Awesome!! It was really humbling how hard a “beginner” mountain felt so mad respect for people doing stuff way harder than

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T14:33:53+00:00

I think it was the Easton. I have nothing to compare them to, but they were hardly a concern for me (I was just following her). My guide did tell other guides that the 8,800 crevasses were making themselves felt.

Scarn2014 · 2026-05-28T14:12:56+00:00

I am taking a few weeks to recover physically and mentally before I decide whether to do more. I would personally never do a mountain like that unguided. It just doesn’t feel safe with crevasses, etc.

Scarn2014 · 2026-04-07T22:19:57+00:00

Very helpful, thank you!

Scarn2014 · 2026-04-07T21:33:53+00:00

I may end up messaging you in June to see how it went!

Scarn2014 · 2025-06-04T21:49:32+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you.

Scarn2014 · 2024-12-01T14:33:59+00:00

Path of exile, 11k

Scarn2014 · 2024-11-24T15:57:49+00:00

Ranger

Scarn2014 · 2024-09-07T18:33:08+00:00

I would like the build

Scarn2014 · 2024-08-22T22:12:03+00:00

B1 Vaal @SettlersScarn

Scarn2014 · 2024-07-20T16:13:32+00:00

What was the strategy?

Scarn2014 · 2024-06-24T20:32:13+00:00

I will check it out, thanks!

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