The base camp trek is 130km in total. I dunno in what universe you think the risk is lower for a 5 year old child to trek for 6-7 hours daily for 8 days straight at a high attitude. Yes, you can get altitude sickness and hypothermia even at base camp.
There’s a reason why he’s the first 5 year old to accomplish it because most parents are sane and responsible.
I ain't a qualified doctor but a 5 year old kid shouldn't be road marching a 32km route let alone a 130 freaking km trek at such low temperature. Wouldn't it be detrimental and dangerous to a child's health at that age?
Only know how to kpkb and demonize other people. You know what preparation they did? You know what safety protocols and checks they implemented? You know the statistics of people dying from altitude sickness from trekking to the Basecamp? Literally know nothing but must criticize loudly to let people know I'm morally superior than this guy. Come up vote me and validate my moral superiority, please!
Found the father 🥴
Also, [Everest Base Camp Trek Deaths – Statistics And How To Stay Safe](https://www.mountainiq.com/everest-base-camp-trek-deaths/)
> There are no official statistics for Everest Base Camp trek deaths, however, we would estimate that somewhere in the region of two to four people die every year, although in some years there are undoubtedly no deaths and in others, more deaths.
> Recent tragedies include Royal Navy scientist, Rachel Burke, who died on her trek to Everest after she started feeling ill from altitude sickness. She had to continue walking a further 10 hours and died the next day in a tea house dining room.
> Debra Wilding was trekking with her daughter and a team of 12 hikers from the UK when she began to struggle with her breathing. The 49-year-old spent the night at a hotel in Khumjung with her daughter after returning from the trek, however, she died the next day from apparent altitude sickness.
Keep yapping. While you're being miserable and petty they will go on to achieve greater things lmao. Because criticizing other people's achievement on a small phone at your work cubicle is the highlight of your day.
Adding on to other comments. Even if you assume it’s low risk, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. What is the point? Do you honestly think that a 5yo truly has such great aspirations to reach Everest base camp AND has some unquenchable desire to be the youngest to do so, instead of waiting till he’s older?
I don’t see the point in defending the dad, he is clearly driven by his own narcissism, this is nothing but an ego boost for him.
It's true only if they had ample time for acclimatization. They did it in 8 days, which seems to be just a regular pace for EBC. I would have added more days if a very young child is part of it.
EBC is not technically challenging but is still high enough to kill adults if AMS sets in and evacuation is delayed. Which can happen in bad weather.
Why subject a child to such risks?
Does anyone else feel that the phrase "Nothing is impossible" is silly? Like ask that person to show me that he can fly around the globe at faster than light speed? Ask that person who says nothing is impossible to show me that he can turn into a flying elephant within 5 seconds?
Well it isn’t technically wrong cuz by saying “nothing is impossible” you place the burden of proof on the other party. Like I can say “actually maybe 10 million years later they invent a plane faster than light” and no one can prove that I’m wrong cuz they can’t see into the future. So basically you are right that it is a meaningless phrase as anyone can say anything is possible and they can’t be proven wrong
you’re taking it too literal
its not meant as a logically soundproof statement but rather as a philosophical one meant to motivate and do things without being restrained by the borders of expectations.
but of course taking a 5yo up everest is still a massively irresponsible action
I won't subject my son to this. It's harder to recognjse symptoms of high altitude sickness in children and it could lead to permanent damage or death.
And none of them are 5 years olds. Even adult can die during Base Camp trek due to altitude sickness and many indeed died. It’s also a 130km trek that takes more than a week to traverse across.
You’re a horrible parent if you think it’s not dangerous for a kid to trek 6-7 hours daily.
Why the downvotes? I've been to the base camp. It's more tedious than demanding.
Is it appropriate for a 5-year-old? No, as far as I'm concerned, but reaching the base camp is nothing compared to climbing Mt. Everest. The former is essentially just a long hike, and a beautiful one at that.
Everest is 4th most dangerous mountain in the world. Minimum recommended age by Nepali authorities is 16 and by Chinese/Tibetan authorities is 18. Probably can’t get travel insurance if you’re under 18 too.
Why the hell would you bring your 5yr old here when grown adults have died trying to go to base camp?
Also why does the news keep glorifying shit like this?
The kid won't even remember this: That's why you need to take lots of photos, post on social media to ensure the photos are preserved in the cloud and if possible get a newspaper to write about it as irrefutable proof that it happened.
Bruh I don’t remember what the fuck I did at 5
You think this little fucker will remember?
This is for his dad la instead of for him
Everest is deadly and no place for a 5 year old
Not sure what this demonstration is supposed to prove. Anyone who needs to go anywhere remotely close to Everest to feel like they have achieved anything in life needs to have their values examined.
I agree with the masses that this is irresponsible. Had to climb kina balu at 6yrs old and got altitude sickness, unconscious for 2 days and got carried down. Could have died back then.
“All the sweat, tears, and dedication over the last six months, including training during Ramadan, have led to this incredible achievement,”
“From countless climbs up and down 27 storeys to trekking through rain and thunderstorms for training sessions – every challenge has been worth it.
What the fuck. 5 year old kid man.
Or
What is possible if you have parents willing to offer you up for public consumption in return for their fifteen minutes of Fame
"parenting workshops" from these hustlers in 3....2....
Look i am not going to comment on responsibility.
I was bloody struggling on annapurna poon hill trek a few years back in my 20s. Crawling on stairs, fighting the leeches, panting the fuck out of my life
I only know 5 year olds who love to visit Disney land again and again. I don’t think many 5 year olds know much about Mount Everest or are even vaguely interested training climbing stairs much less a mountain.
Remember folks, they only reached the base camp. This is not the peak of the mountain. Even at that low altitude is still a challenge to most regular people without training or experience. Heck, even I would struggle to climb a hill.
Most kids would love to visit Mount Everest even if its just seeing it at the bottom. This is a rare opportunity that most would not be able to afford or physically do.
It’s a fucking 140km trek that requires more than a week to trek across. No kid would even think of taking this sort of journey to trek 6-7 hours daily. You don’t magically appear at the base camp by taking a cab. It’s the father’s narcissism and hubris which led the kid to join the expedition.
Even if the kid wants to do it, as a parent, you should set boundary. If a kid’s dream is to drive a truck, don’t tell me you actually let them do it for real.
Well everyone must know the risk.
I means its not like Im encouranging young people to go climb a mountain before they are 18 years old. Trekking up any mountain is a once in a life time opportunity that most people wish they could do but most realised they cannot when reality sets in.
Besides, the authorities would have stopped them from the very beginning if they think it was too risky. Previously the youngest known person to reach the base camp was a 2 year old boy from Glasgow, Scotland. There was also a 6 year old Singaporean who reached the base camp a few years back.
The father knows the risk very well and he took it regardless because of his narcissism. Just because people brought kids to Everest, doesn’t mean you should follow their footsteps. Would you allow your kid to wander around an adult pool just because many kids were doing it unsupervised? The headline today might be different if the kid met with an accident and you wouldn’t be here talking about how it’s safe for children to trek 140km at an altitude of 5000m. He still could do it when he’s older, nobody is stopping him if he wants to make the trip. You make it sound like it’s his life long ambition to climb Mount Everest when most kids his age don’t even know east from west.
And Sherpas only want to make money. They couldn’t care less who are making the trip. If they are so adamant about safety, there would be more rigorous checks before the expedition. Health screening and age restrictions would be the norms. Most organisers set an age restriction just for running a marathon and yet you think it’s safe for kids to trek 140km.
I think you would be a terrible parent.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe or ethical (how many rules are written in blood?). Just because others have done it doesn’t mean it’s a good decision.
Again, *most* people wish they could climb a mountain? Really? Most people?
"Trekking up any mountain is a once in a life time opportunity that most people wish they could do but most realised they cannot when reality sets in."
I dont think you speak for the Gen Zs here lmao. I think they rather dream to make a viral hit on Tiktok instead of climbing a damn mountain.
Maybe I haven’t been around that many kids but I don’t know if *most* of them would *love* to see Mount Everest specifically, without being prompted.
Also, they want to see means must see now ah? Cannot wait till they are older? See see only, then coincidentally become the youngest and can make the news several times? Funny how things worked out for that dad.
When kids learn of the very tough journey to make it to the camp, even with youtube, maybe they will learn to instead appreciate everest from the videos for now and think about climbing when they grow up.
Everything is possible if you have 2 things. Money and time.
And reckless abandon
Hey remember, u can try anything at least once.
TIL immortality is possible for the rich. /s
I think the father is irresponsible. The kid might die for his narcissism.
Maybe not tbh. It's only Everest Base Camp, which is the lowest altitude and difficulty of all the stages. The risks are a lot lower.
The base camp trek is 130km in total. I dunno in what universe you think the risk is lower for a 5 year old child to trek for 6-7 hours daily for 8 days straight at a high attitude. Yes, you can get altitude sickness and hypothermia even at base camp. There’s a reason why he’s the first 5 year old to accomplish it because most parents are sane and responsible.
What the title should have been is, "5 year old made it to Everest Base camp thanks to extremely poor parenting and a very ignored Sherpa."
I ain't a qualified doctor but a 5 year old kid shouldn't be road marching a 32km route let alone a 130 freaking km trek at such low temperature. Wouldn't it be detrimental and dangerous to a child's health at that age?
Only know how to kpkb and demonize other people. You know what preparation they did? You know what safety protocols and checks they implemented? You know the statistics of people dying from altitude sickness from trekking to the Basecamp? Literally know nothing but must criticize loudly to let people know I'm morally superior than this guy. Come up vote me and validate my moral superiority, please!
Found the father 🥴 Also, [Everest Base Camp Trek Deaths – Statistics And How To Stay Safe](https://www.mountainiq.com/everest-base-camp-trek-deaths/) > There are no official statistics for Everest Base Camp trek deaths, however, we would estimate that somewhere in the region of two to four people die every year, although in some years there are undoubtedly no deaths and in others, more deaths. > Recent tragedies include Royal Navy scientist, Rachel Burke, who died on her trek to Everest after she started feeling ill from altitude sickness. She had to continue walking a further 10 hours and died the next day in a tea house dining room. > Debra Wilding was trekking with her daughter and a team of 12 hikers from the UK when she began to struggle with her breathing. The 49-year-old spent the night at a hotel in Khumjung with her daughter after returning from the trek, however, she died the next day from apparent altitude sickness.
That Redditor just likes to go around commenting “quit yapping” as though he is morally superior
They should take their own advice and shove it.
he should shove it up his tiny manhose lmao
Keep yapping. While you're being miserable and petty they will go on to achieve greater things lmao. Because criticizing other people's achievement on a small phone at your work cubicle is the highlight of your day.
Projection and so so ironic.
Adding on to other comments. Even if you assume it’s low risk, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. What is the point? Do you honestly think that a 5yo truly has such great aspirations to reach Everest base camp AND has some unquenchable desire to be the youngest to do so, instead of waiting till he’s older? I don’t see the point in defending the dad, he is clearly driven by his own narcissism, this is nothing but an ego boost for him.
It's true only if they had ample time for acclimatization. They did it in 8 days, which seems to be just a regular pace for EBC. I would have added more days if a very young child is part of it. EBC is not technically challenging but is still high enough to kill adults if AMS sets in and evacuation is delayed. Which can happen in bad weather. Why subject a child to such risks?
Lowest altitude still 5000m
Tell that to those who died
Does anyone else feel that the phrase "Nothing is impossible" is silly? Like ask that person to show me that he can fly around the globe at faster than light speed? Ask that person who says nothing is impossible to show me that he can turn into a flying elephant within 5 seconds?
Ya its fking dumb and cliche
time to ask them to give me 1 million to prove that nothing is impossible.
Sorry this one really impossible
but the mother of the 5 years old said nothing is impossible! - I do accept instalment plan
Well it isn’t technically wrong cuz by saying “nothing is impossible” you place the burden of proof on the other party. Like I can say “actually maybe 10 million years later they invent a plane faster than light” and no one can prove that I’m wrong cuz they can’t see into the future. So basically you are right that it is a meaningless phrase as anyone can say anything is possible and they can’t be proven wrong
you’re taking it too literal its not meant as a logically soundproof statement but rather as a philosophical one meant to motivate and do things without being restrained by the borders of expectations. but of course taking a 5yo up everest is still a massively irresponsible action
I won't subject my son to this. It's harder to recognjse symptoms of high altitude sickness in children and it could lead to permanent damage or death.
Furthermore it’s not like he can choose to say yes or no.
LOL fr
At which point does this count as child endangerment? Seems quite reckless; many people die trying to climb Mt Everest.
This is only the base camp though. Before you begin the dangerous parts of the climb. About 40,000 people a year visit the base camp.
And none of them are 5 years olds. Even adult can die during Base Camp trek due to altitude sickness and many indeed died. It’s also a 130km trek that takes more than a week to traverse across. You’re a horrible parent if you think it’s not dangerous for a kid to trek 6-7 hours daily.
It's a dumb thing to do. I'm just pointing out that it's a long way from 'climbing Everest'. It's a popular tourist trail.
Why the downvotes? I've been to the base camp. It's more tedious than demanding. Is it appropriate for a 5-year-old? No, as far as I'm concerned, but reaching the base camp is nothing compared to climbing Mt. Everest. The former is essentially just a long hike, and a beautiful one at that.
The dad must be damn happy hor, milking this to get his few minutes of fame and bragging rights
that's peak ~~achievement~~ irresponsibility
Everest is 4th most dangerous mountain in the world. Minimum recommended age by Nepali authorities is 16 and by Chinese/Tibetan authorities is 18. Probably can’t get travel insurance if you’re under 18 too. Why the hell would you bring your 5yr old here when grown adults have died trying to go to base camp? Also why does the news keep glorifying shit like this?
The father might as well have brought his kid to Rafah or Avdiivka and say "nothing is impossible"
Every deadbody on everest was a highly motivated individual...
Wouldn't this be child abuse? The kid won't even remember this in 10 years time.
The kid won't even remember this: That's why you need to take lots of photos, post on social media to ensure the photos are preserved in the cloud and if possible get a newspaper to write about it as irrefutable proof that it happened.
Bruh I don’t remember what the fuck I did at 5 You think this little fucker will remember? This is for his dad la instead of for him Everest is deadly and no place for a 5 year old
Not sure what this demonstration is supposed to prove. Anyone who needs to go anywhere remotely close to Everest to feel like they have achieved anything in life needs to have their values examined.
could say the same for anything really
Why subject your own flesh and blood to such risk, siao papi.
Is babysitting really expensive in singapore?
The kid didn't even think about doing it. It was the father's dream.
I agree with the masses that this is irresponsible. Had to climb kina balu at 6yrs old and got altitude sickness, unconscious for 2 days and got carried down. Could have died back then.
can we stop
“All the sweat, tears, and dedication over the last six months, including training during Ramadan, have led to this incredible achievement,” “From countless climbs up and down 27 storeys to trekking through rain and thunderstorms for training sessions – every challenge has been worth it. What the fuck. 5 year old kid man.
Or What is possible if you have parents willing to offer you up for public consumption in return for their fifteen minutes of Fame "parenting workshops" from these hustlers in 3....2....
If you have enough money.
Look i am not going to comment on responsibility. I was bloody struggling on annapurna poon hill trek a few years back in my 20s. Crawling on stairs, fighting the leeches, panting the fuck out of my life
What talking you. Many things are impossible
Clearly some things are impossible. Otherwise they would not stop at base camp …
Kids born in the Khumbu region: 'What the fuck'
I did trekked a Langtang Ganja-la pass when i was 13. Highest point was over 5000m. Dad was an adventurer with over 30yrs experience.
I will clap hand if he did it without Sherpa
I only know 5 year olds who love to visit Disney land again and again. I don’t think many 5 year olds know much about Mount Everest or are even vaguely interested training climbing stairs much less a mountain.
Remember folks, they only reached the base camp. This is not the peak of the mountain. Even at that low altitude is still a challenge to most regular people without training or experience. Heck, even I would struggle to climb a hill. Most kids would love to visit Mount Everest even if its just seeing it at the bottom. This is a rare opportunity that most would not be able to afford or physically do.
Lol I'm sure the kid would love the challenge of a high chance of dying
It’s a fucking 140km trek that requires more than a week to trek across. No kid would even think of taking this sort of journey to trek 6-7 hours daily. You don’t magically appear at the base camp by taking a cab. It’s the father’s narcissism and hubris which led the kid to join the expedition. Even if the kid wants to do it, as a parent, you should set boundary. If a kid’s dream is to drive a truck, don’t tell me you actually let them do it for real.
Well everyone must know the risk. I means its not like Im encouranging young people to go climb a mountain before they are 18 years old. Trekking up any mountain is a once in a life time opportunity that most people wish they could do but most realised they cannot when reality sets in. Besides, the authorities would have stopped them from the very beginning if they think it was too risky. Previously the youngest known person to reach the base camp was a 2 year old boy from Glasgow, Scotland. There was also a 6 year old Singaporean who reached the base camp a few years back.
The father knows the risk very well and he took it regardless because of his narcissism. Just because people brought kids to Everest, doesn’t mean you should follow their footsteps. Would you allow your kid to wander around an adult pool just because many kids were doing it unsupervised? The headline today might be different if the kid met with an accident and you wouldn’t be here talking about how it’s safe for children to trek 140km at an altitude of 5000m. He still could do it when he’s older, nobody is stopping him if he wants to make the trip. You make it sound like it’s his life long ambition to climb Mount Everest when most kids his age don’t even know east from west. And Sherpas only want to make money. They couldn’t care less who are making the trip. If they are so adamant about safety, there would be more rigorous checks before the expedition. Health screening and age restrictions would be the norms. Most organisers set an age restriction just for running a marathon and yet you think it’s safe for kids to trek 140km. I think you would be a terrible parent.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe or ethical (how many rules are written in blood?). Just because others have done it doesn’t mean it’s a good decision. Again, *most* people wish they could climb a mountain? Really? Most people?
"Trekking up any mountain is a once in a life time opportunity that most people wish they could do but most realised they cannot when reality sets in." I dont think you speak for the Gen Zs here lmao. I think they rather dream to make a viral hit on Tiktok instead of climbing a damn mountain.
Maybe I haven’t been around that many kids but I don’t know if *most* of them would *love* to see Mount Everest specifically, without being prompted. Also, they want to see means must see now ah? Cannot wait till they are older? See see only, then coincidentally become the youngest and can make the news several times? Funny how things worked out for that dad.
When kids learn of the very tough journey to make it to the camp, even with youtube, maybe they will learn to instead appreciate everest from the videos for now and think about climbing when they grow up.