If you’ve been following me on YouTube for a while, you might remember back in September 2022 when I took off on my very first international trek: a 7-day adventure to Everest Basecamp with a helicopter ride back down. It was bold, it was beautiful, and it inspired me to want to do more international treks.

That trip was more than just a trek. It lit a fire in me, a deep desire to return to the Himalayas, this time with a group of women from The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System. Fast forward 2.5 years, and that dream finally became a reality.

Since my first trek back in 2022, I stayed in touch with Prakash, the amazing guide from my first Everest Basecamp trek who’s gone on to start his own trekking company, Cordial Trek. Together we mapped out something truly epic: the 18-Day Everest Three Passes Trek for some of the ladies in The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System.

This route isn’t for the faint of heart. It starts in Lukla, follows the classic Everest Base Camp route, and then pushes even further into the Himalayas. After reaching EBC, we tackled some of the highest mountain passes in the world including Cho La Pass, Renjo La Pass, and the dramatic landscapes of Gokyo Lakes. The trek wraps up in Namche Bazaar and ends where it began, in Lukla, with a flight back to Kathmandu.

Over three weeks, I’ve hiked alongside an incredible group of women, two phenomenal guides, and five hard-working porters through some of the most awe-inspiring and challenging terrain on the planet.

And let me tell you… this was THE HARDEST THING I’ve ever done in my life. It made my 2018 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike feel like a walk in the park.

But it was also one of the most rewarding. The views. The connections. The sheer grit it took to put one foot in front of the other day after day. Absolute magic.

Curious how it all went down?
Check out Part 1 of my 3-part video series featuring this incredible trek on my YouTube Channel!

Wondering what gear made the cut for this intense trek?

You can check out my full 18-Day Everest Three Passes Trek Hiking Gear List—complete with links to everything I brought along with the video I put together showing everything I packed for my trek.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 and Part 3, dropping soon!

Until then, happy trails and keep on truckin’ ✌️