Ben Ayers takes a tour of the Astrek Complex in downtown Kathmandu, home of gear shops, cafes, and an outdoor climbing wall ...

As pressure on outdoor brands to adopt environmentally friendly processes heats up faster than the planet itself, Kathmandu is trying to stay ahead of the pack with its new range of running gear.

In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers shows the boots, parkas, sleeping bags, and other crucial gear he will use during the trek to Everest Base Camp ...