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: : Hello... : : Yes, another serious question - : : Is it easy enough to organise a trek including a trekking peak or two on arrival in KTM (i.e. within a day or two of heading off on the trek?). Or is it more logical to sort things out from home before i leave? I dont know how long it would take to get guide/porter/equipment ready. : : I intend on walking in the Everest region, to Gokyo, EBC, and do one or two of the surrounding trekking peaks such as Island. I have decided to go with a local agency as opposed to a Western one. : : Any advice would be appreciated. : : Thanks, Clare. : Hello Clare : do you mean to climb a "trekking peak", as in requires permit, >6000m, etc? That is a fairly serious proposition, and I'd advise thorough research of your objectives and the team you employ to assist you. : Or maybe you mean to "trek" and climb a couple of "lesser peaks", eg Kala Patar or Gokyo Ri which are more usually climbed by trekkers than climbers. In this case you don't really *need* a guide or porter, and you can more easily improvise arrangements. : If you don't make it up Imja Tse (Island Peak) then maybe consider climbing Chhukhung Ri (~5550m) for a view of it - though Ama Dablam will probably look more impressive. This is definitely on my to-do list for my next trek. : That said - I would also be grateful for advice on "peaks for trekkers", specifically Chhukhung Tse. From the few (sketchy) accounts I have found it sounds quite viable for a suitably acclimatised (but unguided) trekker. Has anyone here been to the top? What's the state of the trail (or path)? TIA : /Oli : [note: opinions formed without specific experience of climbing peaks or hiring guides, usual caveats apply]

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