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Congratulations, you'll have a great adventure. We went in April this year and my advice would be to bring as much warm stuff as you have. In my experience, once you are done walking for the day it is cold. It's just cold and there is no where to go and get warm. Everyone's experience is...

I really like Moat Mountain (what's better than beers and BBQ?), but was extremely disappointed in their brisket last time I ate there. Fat laced, no flavor, meat slabs. Clearly was not BBQd or that fat would have rendered out. Hoping it was just a one-time deal. Hiked in the N Presis the...

Thanks for the info. Unable to change my flights at this point. FYI, not sure when everyone when through DEL, but looks like there were some major renovations in 2010. Some pics and info here. Looks nice enough. They also have a transit hotel. I have emailed and there is no need to get a...

Thanks RR. We are definitely looking forward to this trip of a lifetime, Trying to pack in a lot and still take the time to experience the local culture. Had already planned to bring a little more money than recommended. Better to have extra than not enough. JimC - Thanks for the info. Air...

Thanks for the reponses so far. Ininerary does not include Pheriche (Dingboche instead), does include Kala Pattar (that part of the trip is Lobuche to EBC to Gorak Shep, Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar to Lobuche). Happy to hear any one else's advice/experiences.

Hey folks, My wife and I are headed to Nepal in April. We'll be trekking from Lukla up to EBC and then to Gokyo via the Cho La pass and returning via Renjo La pass. Then we have a few days to spend in Kathmandy/Bhaktapur (also a night in Nagarkot and walk to Bhaktapur if we have enough time)...

Apologies if this has been posted before. I did not find it in a search. This is pretty inpsiring: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/03/05/blind-nh-man-prepares-to-hike-into-the-record-books/ http://www.2020visionquest.org/

It gets a fair amount of use. I drive by the parking lot for this trail on a daily basis and there is often one or more cars there. Did a portion of the trail this past weekend and it was tracked out, probably from the previous weekend. There's not a lot of snow, we barebooted the whole time...

Lincoln Trail Mt. Kearsarge (south). Snow free and dry except for a few very muddy spots.

wmur video http://www.wmur.com/video/25943285/detail.html

I'll throw in my votes for Truant's, Gypsy Cafe, Moat Mtn, Comman Man and Giovanni's. You can get a GREAT burger at The Black Cap Grille in North Conway. A little fancy, but worth cleaning up a bit for. And its right next to EMS.

From the architecture firm More info here And here including new floor plan

Thanks for all the responses, so far. Lots to think about. Looks like Porters Progress is alive and well. Great idea.

Thanks for the responses so far. I should probably mention that I am planning on taking off 4 weeks for the trip, so looking at maybe a three week trek. Allowing 4 days for travel, that provides a little leeway. I am also very interested in experiencing true Nepalese culture/life, not just the...

I know there are several folks on this board who have done some trekking in Nepal. I have searched the posts and found some excellent info already. I am planning a trip for next March and I would like to get input from folks who have done this. I want to do this with a guide an a small group...