I can't even fathom how much more difficult it would have been to plan this trip if we were doing it 20 years ago. So many unknowns, and seeking the answers to such a variety of questions, it would make for a far more daunting experience. (That is if you are a bit of a preparation nerd like me, I know some people can just throw some stuff in a bag and go, but I am just not like that!) We have been reading blogs from several different people who have done the same or similar treks, some guided, some independently, all willing to tell their stories and experiences and share the photos that are almost mandatory to even come close to explaining what you will see as you undertake this adventure. TripAdvisor has more recently become known to me as a fantastic resource, with dozens of regular posters happy to assist with a wide variety of questions you may have on anything from packing lists to local pricing and even sample trip itineraries. There are a select few who post frequently and hold untold experience and knowledge of particular regions, they are highly valuable resources, I would love to meet some day to personally thank!
The Nepal forum is a great place to start with any particular questions you may have about the country
The weather station at Lobuche has a webcam so you can stay up to date on how things look up there, I see just now it's about 6:30am, the sun is up and it snowed a little overnight.
Nicky and Rhys of 2Nomads have a fantastic travel website covering a huge range of destinations, their Nepal posts were inspiring and very helpful.
Several other blogs were also great reads with lots of handy little notes and pieces of advice, day to day stories, and personal highlights...
thelongestwayhome.com
travelyourassoff.com
jeremyandkathleen
thekathmanduo
There is also some great information about staying healthy while trekking available on the Himalayan Rescue website as well.
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