Let me tell you standing on Island Peak’s summit after that grueling climb was hands down the most insane, electrifying moment of my life! The trek to Everest Base Camp wasn’t just acclimatization, it was soul fuel drinking in those mind-blowing Himalayan vistas by day and swapping stories with Sherpa guides by night. HC Treks? Absolute lifesavers. They handled all the nitty-gritty (permits, logistics, you name it) so seamlessly I could focus on not face-planting in the ice.When I hit that wall near the summit muscles screaming, doubts creeping in our guides somehow kept me moving with this perfect mix of calm expertise and quiet encouragement. That’s the magic of HC Treks: they don’t just get you up mountains, they show you what you’re made of. Seven months later, I still catch myself staring at my summit photo with that giddy “holy crap I did that” feeling. Total game-changer.
