Experiential Travel

Ideas on how to travel sustainably

In April 2022, I traveled to Nepal with a group of friends to do the infamous 21-day excursion to Everest Base Camp. It was there that I first encountered James, known as KG, as he prepared to climb Everest as part of the Full Circle Expedition, a 10-person all-black team aiming to double the world record for Black Summits on Everest in a single season. The trip leader had handpicked KG, the only non-American on the team, because of his extensive experience as an outdoor trainer.

The Journey to Everest, which was released in April 2023, gives a detailed background on James Kagambi's ascent to the top of the world at the age of 62. From