by Gamebird » Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:34 pm
Thank you very much for all the replies.
To respond to a few questions/points:
We would be coming back over the Zatra La Pass, rather than leaving Lukla by it, so that wouldn't be a worry, but thanks for the warning!
The extra kit (double boots and extra cold sleeping bag) would be rented when out there, so less expense and luggage issues than buying and transporting our own - especially with the baggage restrictions flying into Lukla.
Mountain fitness is an issue, as although I have a lot of general fitness, and reasonable experience, I live in a very flat area. It's not insurmountable though, and if I go I will make it a priority.
I have some, but not a lot of, winter mountain experience, however the company provide a winter skills weekend in the UK before departure as part of the price, and further training once out there, so that would hopefully be sufficient.
HACE/HAPE is my major concern, but I realise that there is not a lot I can do to determine whether I am likely to be susceptible or not - other than the obvious re drinking plenty and slow acclimatisation, so I think you just have to accept that it might happen and cut your trip short.
Thanks for the trip reports too - very helpful.