A two-year-old British boy is believed to have become the youngest person to reach the Everest base camp.
Carter Dallas ‘climbed’ to the southern location in Nepal, located 5,000 meters above sea level, on October 25.
He completed the journey on the back of his father Ross, along with his mother Jade, 31. The trio from Glasgow are on a year-long journey through Asia.
It is thought that a four-year-old from the Czech Republic held the previous base camp record.
Ross, a former senior sales manager, said of the Everest hike: “Carter handled it better than me and his mother.
Carter Dallas (photo, left) ‘climbed’ to the southern site in Nepal – located 5,000 meters above sea level – on October 25
He completed the journey on the back of dad Ross, with mum Jade, 31, beside him
Ross, 35, says he believes they were well prepared for the trip as they regularly practice ‘breathing techniques’ and all do cold ice bath dives
‘We both had mild altitude sickness, but he was fine!
“There were two medics in the villages before the base camp and they tested his blood to make sure he was okay. His results were much better than ours – they were amazed!’
‘We bought food jackets and two sleeping bags for the trek – we actually did it on a whim.
“We started the trek within 24 hours of arriving in Kathmandu.”
Ross, 35, says he believes they were well prepared for the trip as they regularly practice ‘breathing techniques’ and they all do cold ice bath dives – including Carter.
Carter Dallas, 2, in a sleeping bag during his family trip through Southeast Asia
Ross, Carter and Jade at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka during his year-long tour of the continent
The Dallas family at the Nine Arches Bridge in Sri Lanka
The Dallas family has traveled throughout Asia, including to Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka
Ross and Carter have fun on a beach in the Maldives after a visit to India
The parents did the hike in their regular sneakers, with Carter strapped to Ross’ back.
Ross and Jade, a former housing officer, rented out their home in Scotland and bought three one-way tickets in August 2023 for a year of travel.
They flew to India before visiting Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with trips back to India in between.
They then went to Nepal before heading to Malaysia for a wedding.
They then went to Singapore where they spent Carter’s birthday at Universal Studios.
They then spent Christmas in Penang before crossing the border into Thailand.
Ross, Carter and Jade on the Everest trail – doctors checked little Carter and reported he was coping well with the altitude
Ross and Carter Dallas in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
They spent the New Year on the Thai island of Koh Lanta.
They are currently in the jungle in a Thai nature reserve in Khao Sok, with their next stop being Bangkok and then on to Cambodia.
Ross says Carter has gotten to know all the different cultures and absolutely loves them.
He said, “He says ‘sawadika’ and ‘namaste’ – he picks up the lingo.
‘We love that he has been exposed to different cultures and played with all the children in small villages, it really opens his mind.
“The one thing he loved most is hearing the Islamic call to prayer!”
The Dallas family at Jatayu Earth’s Center in India – Ross says Carter has learned about all the different cultures and absolutely loves them
Ross, Jade and Carter Dallas in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Carter has also developed a taste for exotic foods and has enjoyed eating fish curries in the Maldives and chicken feet in Malaysia – and even crocodiles.
But his favorite dish is Pad Thai.
The family say the highlights of the trip so far have included visiting an elephant orphanage and bathing with them, seeing the Taj Mahal and swimming with sharks in the Maldives.
Ross said: “We hope we can inspire other people to get out and see the real world.
‘It’s much better than just going to Tenerife.’