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How to climb kilimanjaro
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 "very hard, stunning views, amazing experience"
How I did it: I travelled overland to Tanzania and booked the trek with a friend who is a tour guide. We climbed from Londorosi Gate up the Shira route to Shira Camp Two. Whilst walking, a rangers truck passed, and gave us a lift to just past Shira Camp One allowing us to ascend quicker. Acclimatisation walk to Shira Cathedral. Next day we climbed to Lava Tower camp, to the top of Lava Tower, then slept till 22.30. At 23:00, we headed for the summit up Arrow Glacier. Reached the crater rim at around sunrise, then rested for a bit before climbing to the top of Uhuru Peak. Following that we started walking down to Barafu Camp, then stayed overnight at Millenium Camp. Next morning we had the 3 hour walk to Mweka Gate to finish. Lessons & tips: Take as long as you can to do it, I'd recommend at least 5 days, but 6 if possible. Also depends on route, but Lemosho route was stunning. Western Breach route was extremely hard, but ultimately worth it. Resources: Simply book with a good tour guide. I climbed with Chief's Tours in Moshi (www.chiefstours.com), and the whole experience was excellent. Great guide (Adidas), great cook (Ewald) and a great experience. |
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How I did it: Pole pole :)Lemosho Route which meets the Machame Route near the top. 8 days total. Summit: 08/08/08 on Uhuru Peak. Went with Zara via 7 Summits (7summits.com) who I highly recommend. They took our pulse & blood oxygen levels 2x/day. The food was fantastic. You can rent hiking poles really cheaply - don't bother buying and trying to pack them. Read how I did it…
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travelyogatrance is riding the waves in this ocean called Life
Hmmm
2 months ago
I’m thinking now that I want to do this as some sort of real and symbolic reward, in climbing this mountain after climbing another sort of mountain in my life. Possibilities include climbing Kilimanjaro as reward for earning my 4 year degree, getting back to my normal healthy weight (which will involve some serious weight loss), or successfully surviving the turbulent 20s. I think the triumph of climing Kili after completing a tough goal would be even sweeter~
luludee is figuring out her next move in life.
I'm doing it!
3 months ago
Leaving in two weeks – July 14th!! After a year and a half of planning, I can hardly believe it’s almost here!
Climb the Kilimanjaro
3 months ago
I am going to climb the mountain and raise my arms on top of it in 2009.
I have a so-called terminal disease, but I will prove to myself that life still has a lot to offer.
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6 months ago
Not sure if this link will work but this climb sounds great… http://www.tripology.com/travel/vacation-kilimanjaro-summer-vacation-6-days-kilimanjaro-marangu-route-accoumation-in-huts-82/?s_kwcid=climbing%20kilimanjaro|2140806519&gclid=CNywndPn2ZICFQkvgwodEGAG-g
curtin9 is going to lecture and rugby training
tanzania
6 months ago
the highest free standing peak in the world!
booked it!
6 months ago
i’m doing it! with my mother and father! september 7th-13th 2008, with a company called team kilimanjaro. i’m scared, but can’t wait.
Climbing Kilimanjaro
7 months ago
I’ve had friends do it. Unfortunately the snow cap is melting away. It is the point on the earth where one can see the most land mass.
