Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

‘Sherpa’ is the name of the ethnic group that lives in the Everest region, even
though it is commonly used to describe any Nepali guide or porter. Sherpa boys
are traditionally named for the day of the week they are born on. So Friday is
Pasang, Saturday is Pemba, and so on. So if you stand on a busy street corner in
Namche Bazaar and shout ‘Pasang Sherpa’, one in seven of the local men around
you should turn.
ORIENTATION
Start/End // Lukla Airport
Distance // 85 miles (136km)
Duration // 10-12 days of trekking will get you to Base Camp and acclimatised
enough for a summit climb. One day of snow climbing.
Getting there // Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu in 25 minutes.
When to go // March to April, October to November.
More info // A good trekking agency will arrange flights, climbing permits and
safety gear, as well as supplying a team of sherpas. Book a tour operator in your
home country, or search Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal
(www.taan.org.np) for local operators.
Things to know // Basic snow-climbing skills are needed. Guides can teach these
at Base Camp. A weekend of instruction before your trip is the best preparation.