everest : journey of a lifetime

Ev

Everest : journey of a lifetime

ORGT Expedition to Everest Base Camp

• Overview

• Expedition Leader

• Goals

• Itinerary

• Training Regiment

• Risk Management

• Budget

• Recap of Expedition Goals

Overview

• Backpacking expedition to the base camp of tallest

mountain in the world: Mt. Everest

• 10 expedition members

• Expedition will last 13 days

• start on 4 August 2014

• end on 16 August 2014

• Funding requested from ORGT: $12,150

Expedition Leader Profile

Siddhant Agarwal

• ORGT Backpacking Trip Leader

• Wilderness First Responder

• International experiences include:

• Sea kayaking expedition in Scotland

• Caving expedition in Mexico

• Semester abroad in France

• Semester abroad in Ireland

• 18 years in India

• Fluent in Hindi – understood by many in Nepal

Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.• “Expand our global footprint and influence”. *• Promote physical and emotional well-being for a

healthy lifestyle.• Provide experience in leadership, risk management

and teamwork.• Further a sense of pride and achievement in Georgia

Tech community by waving Georgia Tech's flag at 17,598 ft at the base of Everest.

* From Designing The Future, a strategic plan and vision

Itinerary

• Aug 04 – Arrive in Kathmandu

• Aug 05– Fly from Kathmandu to Luckla– Hike from Luckla to Phakding

Luckla

Phakding

Visit Edmund Hillary Hospital School

Donate 10 soccer balls to the School kids

Visit Monastery in Khumjung

• Aug 06

– Hike from Phakding to Namche Bazar

• Aug 07– Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar

Aug 06

Phakding

Namche BazarKhumjung Monastery

Aug 06Namche BazarDudh Kosi

• Aug 08

– Hike from Namche Bazar to Tengboche

– Visit a monastery in Tengboche

• Aug 09– Hike from Tengboche to Dingboche

• Aug 10– Hike from Dingboche to Lobuche

• Aug 11

– Hike from Lolbuche to Everest Base Camp. Collect some trash from Everest Base Camp

– Hike from base camp to Gorakshep

• Aug 12– Hike from Gorakshep to Pheriche

• Aug 13– Hike from Pheriche to Namche Bazar

• Aug 14– Hike from Namche Bazar to Luckla

• Aug 15– Fly from Luckla to Kathmandu

• Aug 16– Fly back to Atlanta

Training Regiment Expedition members to go on at least 3 training trips before the expedition to build fitness, attitudes and bonds with other members

Training Regiment Expedition members to go on at least 3 training trips before the expedition to build fitness, attitudes and bonds with other members

Expedition members to discuss, plan and follow a strict workout routine with increasing intensity

Training Regiment Expedition members to go on at least 3 training trips before the expedition to build fitness, attitudes and bonds with other members

Expedition members to discuss, plan and follow a strict workout routine with increasing intensity

Expedition members encouraged to obtain highest level of wilderness medical training available

Risk Management

Risk: High Altitude Sickness

• Elevation will be between 10,000 ft. and 18,000 ft.

• Severe altitude sickness occurs in this altitude range

• Primary symptoms: lack of appetite, nausea, fatigue,

shortness of breath upon exertion, insomnia, etc.

• Severe symptoms: pulmonary edema and cerebral edema

Risk ManagementRisk: Management

Plan expedition so chances of altitude sickness are significantly reduced:

• Gradual change in elevation and an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

• Gradually increase mileage

• Members will drink at least 4-5 L. of water a day

• With permission from a doctor, members will safely take the drug acetazolamide

(Diamox) to prevent altitude sickness

• If a member starts experiencing altitude sickness, he/she will be escorted to a

lower altitude

• Rescue helicopter can be called for medical emergencies

• Medical service centers exist in Luckla, Namche, and Pheriche

Budget

Booking via a trekking agency:

Accountability for domestic flights

Cheaper accommodation

More local contacts in case of an emergency

Knowledge about local history

Directing much needed money into Sherpa households

Budget

ORGT will cover trekking permit fee, flight from Kathmandu to Luckla, lodging fee, meals during the actual trek, etc.

Expedition members will cover international flight fee. $1600 ~ $2000

Expedition members will pay a $150 commitment fee upon selection. If unused, fee will be returned at the end of expedition.

Expedition members can expect at least $300 in other personal expenses such as hot beverages, hot showers, visa fee, etc.

Recap of Expedition Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.

Recap of Expedition Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.• “Expand our global footprint and influence”. *– Expand the world’s footprint at Georgia Tech– Extend and leverage Georgia Tech’s impact around the

globe– Embrace and support globally engaged students

* From Designing The Future, a strategic plan and vision

Recap of Expedition Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.• “Expand our global footprint and influence”. *• Promote physical and emotional well-being for a

healthy lifestyle.– Great pride for Campus Recreation Center

* From Designing The Future, a strategic plan and vision

Recap of Expedition Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.• “Expand our global footprint and influence”. *• Promote physical and emotional well-being for a

healthy lifestyle.• Provide experience in leadership, risk management

and teamwork. – ORGT continues its tradition of excellence, leadership and

risk management

* From Designing The Future, a strategic plan and vision

Recap of Expedition Goals• Recognize Georgia Tech's motto of Progress and

Service.• “Expand our global footprint and influence”. *• Promote physical and emotional well-being for a

healthy lifestyle.• Provide experience in leadership, risk management

and teamwork.• Further a sense of pride and achievement in Georgia

Tech community by waving Georgia Tech's flag at 17,598 ft at the base of Everest.

* From Designing The Future, a strategic plan and vision

Thank you!

Questions?

Application due by 1/31 6:00pm: https://orgt.wufoo.com/forms/mcxmfxy1rbl0an/

Contact info:

Siddhant Agarwalagsiddhant@gmail.com972-310-0302