I Visited Mount Everest Base Camp

Wow, I am lost for words at the support and love this story is receiving! Thanks for giving this film a chance and joining us on our journey! We are both so thrilled! Phanden wanted to let everyone know that although he is no longer guiding Everest expeditions, he is still available to guide the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as the high pass trek, and more. If anyone or any group is interested in trekking in the area soon, I'd highly recommend him (although, I might be biased :D). I've left his email in the description of the video. Please reach out! Thank you all once again, my heart is so full right now.

The moment Phanden said 'no'. WOW. The power of a decision. He actually managed to choose his family over such passion.

This man only ever returns to post bangers

I love that Luke made the video all about Phanden rather than about his own quest. Inspiring.

HOW is this free to watch… incredible dude

I've known the Guide for more than 20 years now (visited Nepal 5 time). Phanden Sherpa is a True Legend and one of the best human beings I ever met in my life. No kidding. Great video too!

If YouTube had awards this video would surely win something. It brought tears to my eyes because it was and wasn’t about Everest. Beautifully done Luke. Thank you.

The ending scene literally makes me tear up. The fade to black as he thanks her for everything she taught him, gave him, and let him live. That mountain gives him purpose and gave him a place to share his kindness. He gave her up for his family and thats so beautiful. 10/10 video man

The Sherpas are not just carriers, they are true world class athletes. They just dont make a fuss about it, like your local dentist who did it one time

It's so cool that you gave Phanden the opportunity to revisit such an important place in his life, without breaking his promise or putting him in danger. A walking legend.

its crazy how you turned your own journey into something so selflessly about someone else's story. absolutely beautiful!

We don’t hear much about the Sherpa’s life, emotions, goals, challenges and families. Thank you for giving Phanden a spotlight. Amazing video.

Putting this Nepalese fella in the spotlight you did the world a good deed. Thanks for sharing such a wholesome story.

This is cheap for a creator who actually makes an incredible effort to get the stories of the people who make the places we've seen a dozen times. The human connection Luke brings to each video is outstanding.

You should enter these into film festivals brother. They truly are works of art. Keep exploring the world brother!

Story 10/10 Editing 10/10 Cinematography- 10/10 Cast 10/10 Mount Everest- ♾

its very powerful when he said, "nope, im not coming back" because the love he has for his wife and children matter most.

14:34 Phanden giving gifts to the porter is the most wholesome shot in this whole video, and it got relegated to B-roll while Luke narrated something else. Extremely humble.

This guys videos don’t even feel like YouTube videos (in a good way)

Out of all the high altitude climbing docs I've watched on Youtube (and believe me, I've watched them all) - this has got to be my favorite. I loved watching your friendship. So much more than a silly, selfish climb to the top. And it was hard enough as it was just trekking to base camp. I am glad that Phanden will no longer have to struggle on that mountain again. That he will live to be old with his wife. That he feels lucky to be alive. That he still respects the goddess. I am happy to see an American who's not summit-crazed, who's kind to all he meets and has a willing heart to understand others and their stories. This was a truly beautiful, poignant doc about two human beings. If anything - I wish it was longer so I could get to know Phanden even better. He seems like an awesome human being!