The Everest Base Camp Trek is often imagined amid snow-capped peaks, with prayer flags flapping in the wind and an unbelievable view of the earth below. While surely satisfying promises made visually, it's also a journey filled with intellectual struggles, mile after mile. Getting from 5,364

large peaks, famous trails, and breathtaking views have made this adventure one of the iconic trips that human beings dream approximately. However, in recent years, its growing reputation has brought some elements of the experience to more tourism-busy visitors. Peak seasons in particular have becom