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How to climb kilimanjaro
It made me
feel heroic
 "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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Summer 2010
5 months ago
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.
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
7 months ago
It was going to be my 40th birthday goal; but now it’s pushed off to 41.
Ulrik Ask Fossum Are saving up for my Ferrari
I'v always wanted to somthing like that
10 months ago
And i will…
Sir Shane Hillary
10 months ago
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.
