I have included in this packet a suggested first-aid kit that should be carried by each trek member. Undoubtedly you will want to supplement it with the advice of your physician. The better your physical condition, the more enjoyable your trekking experience will be. It is not necessary to train rigorously, but it would be helpful to do as much mountain walking as you can prior to the trip. It is important to break in your hiking boots and shoes before you arrive in Kathmandu to avoid foot blistering.
Trekkers occasionally suffer from coughs, colds, and stomach upsets in the hills.
Most of these ailments can be avoided with some common sense and careful hygiene. Our Sherpa staff will boil the water used for preparing hot drinks. They will also boil water each evening so you can fill your bottles and allow to cool before carrying it on your next day's trek. You should bring iodine tablets or a small bottle of iodine crystals to purify any of the water you drink along the trail. Iodine-based preparations kill amebic cysts, while most other purification systems do not.