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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 [email protected]