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October 28, 2016 27 mins
Many outfitters approach Jason and Anne Dorthe, trying to sell their guiding services. Can they fend them off and sort out the gougers from the gurus? Who has real experience in the high Himalayas, and who is babbling bull crap? When you’re trying to set up a trek in Nepal, how can you stave off feelings of overwhelm? How do you choose your guide? What are the logistics of preparing for a trek?  Learn how to choose your guide and gear, how to negotiate your costs, what gear you should bring from home and what you can buy in Nepal.  Do you want to plan your own high mountain adventure? To access the ultimate resource for hiking adventures around the world and get our FREE gear guide, check out zerototravel.com/trekking.  Want more travel? Subscribe to the Zero To Travel Podcast  To book Samir as your guide, email him at smt.lama@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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