Here, it's imperative that you rely on your guide's experience and insights to make good judgements calls that will keep you safe and also give the best chance of making it to base camp.
Don't try to be a hero, or have a stiff upper lip when you're feeling rotten. Not on the EBC trek. Here, it's imperative that you rely on your guide's experience and insights to make good judgements calls that will keep you safe and also give the best chance of making it to base camp.