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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: Took the Machame route over 8 days, 7 days is the recommended time for this route, any shorther and you'll be significantly reducing your chances of completing it. We opted fo 8 days because we camped at crater camp, well worth doing as you get a look into the volcano and get close to the galciers which are rapidly melting away. The other plus point we didn't have to start at midnight for the 8 hour slogg for summit day. Read how I did it…
Gary Rowe is organising his life and having fun doing it
How I did it: I'll describe the ascent as taken from my more detailed blog here: http://journey-of-a-hat-2.blogspot.com/After a fretful 4 hours lying huddled in my sleeping bag, I was invited to get my gear together by Clemence. Fortunately, I had been doing little else all day so after a quick faff where they checked me over I was given the go-ahead by Freddy. It turned out that it was only myself and Freddy heading up the hill- I imagine Clemence … Read how I did it…
How I did it: four of us completed it - one way of really getting to know people! Really enjoyed most of it, but the summit during the night was a real mission - don't underestimate it. But the elation of reaching the top is unlike any other feeling - ever. Really enjoyed the team of porters - and there's a huge contingent that goes up with you. Waiata at the end, and many renditions of Jambo. It was sad when it was all ov… Read how I did it…
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…
Will be in South Africa for the World Cup in 2010 with three other friends and we all have full intentions of making our way north to Tanzania and climbing Kilimanjaro. It’s an expensive goal to achieve, will try to accomplish it as cheaply as possible. Figure the park fees will only keep rising and I need to take advantage of being in eastern Africa.
It was going to be my 40th birthday goal; but now it’s pushed off to 41.
Ulrik Ask Fossum is reading The Sex God Method
And i will…
I’m becoming obsessed with wanting to take part in little world type adventures. In July I’m hoping to take part in the Three Peaks Challenge – climbing the UKs three highest mountains in 24hrs. Its sounds a bit demanding but it doesn’t involve any advanced rock climbing like you’d expect on Everest but simply some demanding walking (I think the regulars call it hiking!). I’ve found that the same is with Mt Kilimanjaro. Yes its the worlds highest free standing mountain but it can all be accomplished without any serious training and all for a couple of thousand pounds – as oppose to Everest which involves lots of training and many tens of thousands of pounds.
travelyogatrance is sweating profusely in the summer heat & humidity
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.
Leaving in two weeks – July 14th!! After a year and a half of planning, I can hardly believe it’s almost here!
Doug356 wants to Keep Track of all the Movies I Watch in 2008
Eat better
Drive across the USA
Find a major.
rizzuhjj wants to update my website
Buy land
Make a CD of all HAPPY SONGS!
make my own xanga layout
be more organized
be more romantic
think before i speak
watch lost
sing in a band
hacks
Contribute to an open source software project
petitelife wants to get in shape
Go on a road trip
dance like no one is watching
Create a mash up song
learn yoga
Make my parents proud
