OVERVIEW

Everest Base Camp Trek 2027 is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Mar 07 - 23, 2027 in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

Description:

Join our 17 day Mountain Medicine CME course and Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC). We are also hosting an option to climb for those qualified and eager to climb the highest peak in the World. (If you are interested in climbing Everest, please contact us and we can send the full itinerary which is planned for 55 days and help organize your climb.)
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world located in the Himalayan Range of Nepal. Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a hiking trip to visit the base camp of Mount Everest. EBC has been the world’s premier mountain trek since the 1960’s when Nepal opened its doors to commercial trekkers. It is a dream of all hikers and outdoor lovers to visit the base camp of Mount Everest at least once in their life. Indeed hiking to EBC is a wonderful, once in a lifetime journey. This trip will offer magnificent views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan Mountains. It also offers you impressive glaciers, as well as a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpas - the most heroic mountaineers in the world.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the ancient city of Kathmandu, Nepal
• Visit Swayamblhunath (the monkey temple), a 2000 year old Buddhist Stupa
• Visit the Bodhnath Stupa with its’ 130 ft dome
• Visit the ancient Pashupatinath Temple with a holy cremation site
Scenic flights to/from Kathmandu and Mountain Village of Lukla
Hiking through small Sherpa villages, across rivers, up mountain valleys
Close views of Mt. Everest 8848m (Tallest Mountain in the World), Mt. Lhotse 8516M-(4th), Mt. Makalu 8485m (5th), Mt. Cho You 8201m (6th), and many other 7000m peaks surrounding the area
Hike up Kala Patthar for the best views of Mt. Everest and the Khumba Glacier
Follow the path of the traditional Everest Climbing Route
Visit Tengboche Monastery, which can be viewed from the top of Mt. Everest
Build friendships to last a lifetime with like-minded medical professionals
Earn 20 Hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME (TM) credits

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
Work with our expert faculty and local mountain guides to develop your mountain skills and visit Everest Base Camp
Earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME TM credits
Obtain Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine Society (FAWM)

CERTIFICATION:

Approved for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits on our Mountain Medicine Adventure
“This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

Note:

The deposit is non-refundable, and the organizer will communicate further cancellation terms.

KEY DATES

21 Apr, 2026

Registrations Open

07 Mar, 2027

Event Start Date

23 Mar, 2027

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

PREREQUISITES

EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician for the CME portion

Non-Medicals are welcome to attend and will likely enjoy learning about safety in the mountains.

A keen interest in wilderness first aid / medicine

An excellent level of physical fitness (**This is a very demanding hike at altitude and with steep terrain)

Previous hiking / outdoor experience

Those with less experience/confidence must understand the physical demands of the environment and the risks of hiking at altitude. Prior experience is recommended. Please ask if you are unsure if you are cut out for this type of climb.

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantMedical DoctorsNursesNurse PractitionersEmergency Medical Technician

SPECIALITIES

Emergency Medicine

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

TBD

Kathmandu

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy:

Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable unless the course does not reach its minimal number of participants.
If we do not reach the requirement of 10 participants and we have to cancel then a full refund will be given.
Should you wish to cancel your booking please inform us immediately in writing by email or letter.
The following charges will apply, as a percentage of the trip: More than 90 days before departure – loss of deposit, 90 to 60 days – 50% of total cost, 60 days to 30 days – 75% of total cost and 30 days or less 100% of total cost.
These cancellation charges go to paying, amongst other things, outside Guides that have been contracted in, hotel or airline deposits, staff wages, setting up costs etc.
We have already met our minimum number of clients and will be hosting this as planned.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
Refunds on the final payment will be as per the organizer’s policy.