GPS Tracks
We used a GPS to record the trip. Unfortunately, it ran out of
space, so it shows us starting in Namche (as opposed to Lukla), but
we got the full return leg from EBC. There are two GPS views
here, one from Google Earth and the other from
Garmin Connect. Check them out.
Google Earth Map
You will need Google
Earth to fully enjoy the 3D experience, otherwise all you will
see below is a basic map.
Cool things to checkout in the Google Earth:
- In Google Earth, you can press the Play button (on the top
left corner) to replay the trip. Click on settings (the icon
with a wrench/spanner) to make the animation slower.
- Use the Shift and Ctrl keys to pan and tilt to get a
better idea of the terrain. Also use the zoom control on
the right.
- Position yourself on Kala Pattar on the map (the upper left
fork on our track) and look at the
peaks surrounding it to get an idea of how magnificent the view
is from there.
You can also
download the KMZ file for Google Earth
Garmin Connect
Garmin Connect has extra information about the pace and elevation
profile of the hike.
Cool things to checkout in Garmin Connect:
- Click on the "View Details" link to see more information about
the hike
- Click on the "Player" link (when looking at View Details) and you can replay the hike while
seeing the changes in pace and elevation OR simply click
here to launch the player directly