About This Route
Gorak Shep Lake (5,164m), steps from Everest Base Camp, is a compact glacial tarn perfect for 45-minute acclimatization SUP loops. Trek from Kala Patthar viewpoint; paddle amid prayer flags with Pumori views, but shrinking lake from climate change limits space.
Safety Considerations
Extreme altitude dictates SUP safety in Everest Base Camp: oxygen saturation drops fast, paddle slow. Freezing winds demand expedition-grade gear. PFD always worn; board fully inflated. No leashes near ice edges. Buddy paddle; monitor HAPE symptoms.
Essential Gear
Black Diamond expedition drysuit, Redington SUP, VHF radio, hyperlite PFD, AMS monitor.