GABRIELLE’S EBC TIPS:

Plan your exercise

routines across different disciplines. Aside from improving your stamina, cardio, endurance and leg strength, do not forget nor neglect your shoulders and arm strength.

Surround yourself

with people that motivate, encourage and support you. That was what my husband Mike did. Having a workout partner, and someone who would follow you for the climb, is always an advantage.

Be mentally prepared.

Because of my research before the trek, I was already ready to rough it out, with the very basics in terms of accommodation and toilets.

If possible,

be sure that you are trekking with positive company. When the conditions are hard, you need to keep going. The only way to do so is to be among good vibes.