Robert Hayes

By Thapa Kumar · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min read

We had a fantastic time doing Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche Peak with MountainKick. Kumar was a great trekking guide and looked after us throughout the route, while Furi took over for the climbing section and was excellent — calm, experienced, and confidence-inspiring on the mountain. The climb itself was tough, but reaching the summit after everything it took to get there was an incredible feeling.

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