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Nepal Unfiltered: What Nobody Tells You About Your First Trek.
Hi, I'm Sandra!
I was in my fifties and a total beginner when I did my first trek in Nepal. And let's be honest: I did tons of research, but nothing prepared me for what it was actually like.
Take the cold. I'm a snowboarder, I know freezing temps. But cold plus exhaustion plus thin air? A whole different beast.
Or the stairs. No mountains in the Netherlands, so my 7th-floor stairwell became my training ground. Then Nepal gave me super steep, endless, uneven stone steps. Not quite the same 🤔
Reality hits different. And even as a life coach, I only realized it on the trail: the mental part is at least as big as the physical one.
That's why I started Nepalnewbies.com: to give beginners like us the real story. The trails, the altitude, the squat toilets, the doubts at 3 a.m. No sugar-coating. So you can prep smarter, and one day stand at that base camp thinking: OMG, I freaking did it!
👉 Start here: What Every Beginner Needs to Know.
Have fun!
Sandra
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/ HELPFUL RESOURCES /
Nepal Tourism Board
At the national tourism organization of Nepal, you'll find helpful info on Nepal's 13 trekking regions, like e.g., Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Jomsom, and travel updates. Check it out before your holiday!
American Hiking Society
Here you can find an extensive database with helpful tips for beginner hikers. It's super interesting to explore and prepare for your journey to Nepal.
CDC High Elevation Travel Book
The CDC is America's science-based public health service organization. This book provides information on high elevation travel and altitude illness. Very informative for Nepal newbies!
Trekking agencies association Nepal
At this page you can verify whether your trekking company is listed as a member of the official trekking agency association. Just one way to be sure you are in good hands.
Grab My Nepal Starter Kit.
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