Trekking the Everest Route

Damage from the April earthquake is minimal along the popular Everest trekking route. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The dental clinic in Namche Bazaar is the only building that was destroyed, and it’s being rebuilt. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Sherpas (like this young boy) directly depend on tourism, and many Nepalis are indirectly employed by tourism. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Friendly children, cute animals and awesome views still greet trekkers at every turn. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

A young girl peeks out of a tent donated by an international aid group. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

While most teahouses on the Everest route were unaffected, damaged lodges are being rebuilt. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

This sign of aid following the earthquake was still hanging. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

On a Nepal trek, foliage, terrain and weather can change rapidly within hours. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Outside of Tengboche Monastery in the snow // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Trekkers on the Everest route are treated with views of many of the world’s highest peaks, including Ama Dablam. // © 2015 Mindy Poder