10 Tips for Summit Night Success on Mount Kilimanjaro (Do This to Reach the Top)

Summit night on Mount Kilimanjaro is definitely the most challenging part of climbing Kilimanjaro. The ascent to the summit followed by the descent to the last campsite is a very long day, comprised of about 6-8 hours up and 4-6 hours down. But, this can take much longer depending on your hiking speed.
This video discusses 10 tips that will make summit night a bit easier.
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VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Stage Your Summit Gear the Night Before
1:11 - Choose the Right Kind of Snacks
1:37 - Avoid Caffeine Before the Climb
2:13 - Don’t Over Tighten Your Shoes
2:46 - Carry Water Bottles Upside Down
3:36 - Layer Your Clothing Correctly
5:05 - Use Trekking Poles
5:45 - Don’t Quit at Halftime
8:02 - Make Gear Adjustments at Summit
8:54 - Tighten Laces Before Descent
11:04 - Recap
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wow, such a life saving video is this. thanks for making it!

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Thank you :-)

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You are welcome!

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Love your hat!

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Excellent details. Very thoughtful and much appreciated.

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Thanks for watching!

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Boil the water in your water bottles before leaving.