Archive for April, 2007

Picture of the week 18

Date: April 30th, 2007 |

The 4 hour jaunt from Moir Camp to Lava Tower took us through topography where I fully expected to see the White Rabbit darting about. As we approached the intersection where the Lemosho, Machame and North Circuit routes converge, we found ourselves surrounded by this spectacular boulder field. I couldn’t immediately put my finger on why [read more]

Lee and Jake’s Kilimanjaro Slideshow

Date: April 24th, 2007 |

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I have posted a link to this Kilimanjaro video before, but I watched it again, and really got me excited. As the vocals on the music begin, it gets me pumped for climbing Africa’s highest mountain - all the memories, experiences, new friends made and the hardships of tackling such a great adventure.
Even [read more]

Join Kilimanjaro Group Climb

Date: April 19th, 2007 |

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I apologize for bringing this post to the front page again, but we have had some updates to these trips.
If you are looking to join a group to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I will update this webpage each week, adding dates that groups have offered their climb for others to join. Generally most trips to [read more]

What’s it like up there?

Date: April 12th, 2007 |

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The first attempt at a nap

“I’d been awake most of the night, struggling for breath in the meager air “
Jon Krakauer from “Into Thin Air”
Cheyne-Stokes
No, this isn’t the newest diet fad or a way to stop someone from choking.
This is the name given to the process of running short of oxygen and being jolted awake [read more]

Kilimanjaro Picture of the week 14

Date: April 3rd, 2007 |

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This picture of our two outstanding Tusker guides; Stephen and Yusto was taken during our acclimatization climb above Moir camp. Behind them you can see the entire Shira Plateau which we had crossed as we ascended the mountain.
These two guys were dedicated to our success in every way. Stephen was very patient with us, [read more]

Climbers Account of Kilimanjaro Attempt

Date: April 24th, 2007 |

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I always ask people to write about their experiences on the mountain, so I can publish them on this blog. I just received this email, from a guy who asked me loads of questions about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. As you can see, he opted to attempt Kilimanjaro with a five day climb. Out of 11 [read more]

Kilimanjaro Picture of the week 17

Date: April 23rd, 2007 |

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This is a photograph our head Tusker guide checking my lungs for fluid as he did every morning on our 9 day journey to the summit. Our blood oxygen levels were also checked twice a day so we knew if we were acclimating as we gained altitude.
I chose an outfitter that monitored our health because [read more]

Kilimanjaro Picture of the week 16

Date: April 16th, 2007 |

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Whether we were returning from an acclimation hike or arriving at our next new camp up the mountain, our team always had delicious roasted peanuts and freshly made popcorn waiting for us in the mess tent. Not only is this the tradition of the better organized outfitters but they are also two of my [read more]

Kilimanjaro Picture of the week 15

Date: April 9th, 2007 |

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I love this photograph.
We are down climbing the ridge above Moir Camp we had ascended for acclimatization. It is quite straight forward as ridges go but it was the first time on our trek that we had a cloud come into view below our line of sight.
We didn’t realize how much altitude we had gained [read more]

Join Mount Kilimanjaro Group Next December

Date: April 2nd, 2007 |

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There are two climbers starting a seven day Machame route climb on Mount Kilimanjaro, December 7, 2007. If you are interested in joining this trek up Kilimanjaro, contact me for more details. Here is climbing group list - updated weekly - with all the groups climbing Kilimanjaro that are looking for new expedition members. [read more]

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