Climbing Kilimanjaro | 9 THINGS You Need To Know

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  • @conakrylad771
    @conakrylad771 10 днів тому +1

    Great tips thank you

  • @silveriver9
    @silveriver9 Рік тому +29

    Too much muscle mass works against you at high altitudes as there is less oxygen. Porters are always slim yet can carry up to 100kg. I just got back from EBC. Porters are the superheroes.

    • @mrfinncool
      @mrfinncool Рік тому +6

      The max weight the porters are allowed to carry each 20kg. It's the law.

    • @silveriver9
      @silveriver9 Рік тому +3

      @mrfinncool Not in Nepal. It's more of a guideline/recommendation by the agency company. Also, it is not uncommon to see local porters (not for mountaineers) carrying at least 75kg.

    • @mrfinncool
      @mrfinncool Рік тому

      @@silveriver9 I hope you don't think kilimanjaro is in Nepal. It's a local Tanzanian law which only applies to Kiki

    • @silveriver9
      @silveriver9 Рік тому +4

      @@mrfinncool If you read my post carefully, I specify EBC.

    • @NikolaiRomanov-lu4bc
      @NikolaiRomanov-lu4bc 5 місяців тому +1

      I’ve been in the Himalayas 2 times now and porter does not carry 100kg. Do not lie

  • @theheightoflife
    @theheightoflife 11 місяців тому +6

    Hi mate.... Kilimanjaro is my plan for next year with a friend.
    This was very helpful thank you 🙏🏼❤️
    Will watch your full video now....
    ATB... Chris

  • @ChooseU4ever
    @ChooseU4ever Рік тому +5

    Im prepping to climb Nov. I csnt wait. We are doing the Machame route, im trying to convince my travel buddies to consider the 7 days hike instead of the 6days.

  • @BrettLehigh
    @BrettLehigh 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks! Very helpful!

  • @Biffties
    @Biffties 3 місяці тому +1

    Am now looking to book my next trip. Going to book it for December. And k2 base camp trek in January. I've already done the Annapurna trek and that's where I learn that high altitude and the cold are my best friends.

  • @kdmaj
    @kdmaj Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video mate. I was supposed to have climbed Killi this year but postponed to Q1 2024. Loved the info. which I've not really got elsewhere. Can't wait now, but I know altitude is not our friend. Thanks Adam and i will watch your full climb video as well.

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому +2

      Awesome man, glad it’s been helpful. Smash it! And hope you enjoy the full vid

    • @kdmaj
      @kdmaj Рік тому

      @@AdamRadcliffe Thanks dude. I was like you about Diamox but looks like i'm going to need to think about taking it it seems for sure. The highest altitude I've been before was 4000 metres boarding in France.

  • @jackjarvisofficial
    @jackjarvisofficial Рік тому +2

    Great video mate, super informative!

  • @supersharda
    @supersharda 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!!

  • @howardcobb4656
    @howardcobb4656 Рік тому +1

    Good video to that great video about the climb. This just filled in some interesting holes in that one. Good job.

  • @IslandVibesWithMia
    @IslandVibesWithMia Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this, super helpful and interesting.

  • @BirendraKumar-pt5qc
    @BirendraKumar-pt5qc 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for info mate

  • @RhysWaltersWales
    @RhysWaltersWales Місяць тому

    Well done on your achievement Adam, you come across as exceptionally talented and bright which no doubt helped you accomplish this feat best wishes Rhys💪😎

  • @teppo9585
    @teppo9585 10 місяців тому

    I´m going to assume when one is young the altitude sickness for the unprepared is much easier. I went to Nepal when I was 19 and got only once the altitude sickness, and it was at around 2500 meters and I had been trekking at fast pace past other people there that day. Then it took me few hours at that altitude to recover and the rest of the day I took very easy. That´s the only time I´ve experienced altitude sickness. Few days later from 3500meters from Manang I went up to some 6100-6500meters which is Chhulu East or Far East, (I´ve never figured out which really) and back in 8 hours and had no issues beyond some headache near the top. Never been back to those altitudes unless in a plane. But after that altitude sickness experience, I knew to always tread very slow when moving up to new altitude. Once you´ve covered that altitude, go down and up again its fine at good pace. Also I felt the guide I had was waste of space, I would just have needed to have a good map, stick to the marked course and I´d done same or better not having to wait for him to arrive where I reached before going further. And not paying those dollars watching him eat well and not taking care of my food which was supposed to be covered in the price. And having him talking about me to the locals at their language with smirk on his face looking at me..

  • @saibot7218
    @saibot7218 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the review! Now I will consider going there off season instead.

  • @chelseakal-q2b
    @chelseakal-q2b Рік тому +2

    Awesome! Thanks for the advice 😊

  • @Xenomorph-lv426
    @Xenomorph-lv426 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey mate also did the machame route in March was an amazing experience!

  • @kanchanmanvi7922
    @kanchanmanvi7922 6 місяців тому +2

    Good info, heading JRO next week. Wish me luck 😊

  • @kerrylanders2293
    @kerrylanders2293 5 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the tips heading there in 8 weeks to summit on my 60th birthday I hope 😊

  • @JB_FLYA69669
    @JB_FLYA69669 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou for the great advice very helpful

  • @Werqayxd
    @Werqayxd 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the Video

  • @macc7122
    @macc7122 Рік тому +1

    alright....thanksssss....

  • @brennanmccabe5747
    @brennanmccabe5747 Рік тому +2

    Thanks man this is helpful info. Did anyone in your group take Diamox earlier and if so did they seem to fare better?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому +1

      Only 2 of us in the group mate and my mate only took it the first night I was sick as well, he fared better than me tho as he went to 4500m the week before

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому

      Climbing mount Meru - a neighbouring mountain

    • @silveriver9
      @silveriver9 Рік тому +1

      I started taking diamox 1 day before I started my 10-day trek to EBC in Nepal. Had no issues with altitude sickness. Slept overnight at EBC too.

  • @francescofauci5593
    @francescofauci5593 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Adam. This video is so helpful. Quick one: How did you manage the charging of electronic devices? How many PowerBanks did you have?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  7 місяців тому +1

      One iPhone, 4 go pro batteries, 1x 20,000 power bank - was absolutely plenty

  • @chargmailemail4218
    @chargmailemail4218 10 місяців тому +1

    brilliant ... got some questions ill ping youe website

  • @mattr4375
    @mattr4375 10 місяців тому

    Great video. But what is "dig in" ?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you :) it means work harder in English, similar to dig deep

  • @KyaWish8646
    @KyaWish8646 7 місяців тому +1

    Great! Your website?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  7 місяців тому

      Not sure what you’re referring to. Mafie Adventures was the trek company and my website is adamradclifts.com hope this helps

  • @jevonmahoney
    @jevonmahoney 2 місяці тому +1

    Great review, quick. thanks mate. English person here, I'd assume id stay warm... I'll take more clothes haha

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  2 місяці тому

      Hahahahaha yeah mate the final day is freezing. Don’t underestimate

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  2 місяці тому

      Also your guides will check you have sufficient clothing before you set off

  • @Us4ruser3847
    @Us4ruser3847 4 місяці тому

    Just curious what food did you eat, and if you brought it or the guide provided it?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  4 місяці тому

      You can see the food in the full video :)

  • @DuskReviews
    @DuskReviews 4 місяці тому

    My personal tip (I did Lomosho 7 day route):
    In your sleeping bags, it gets VERY hot. I slept in boxers until the summit night.

  • @Beaudenandme
    @Beaudenandme 2 місяці тому

    I’m 13 now I’m doing it 2026 so thanks for the info

  • @Xmas-on-Kili
    @Xmas-on-Kili Місяць тому +1

    Dear Adam, thanks a lot for all this information. It has helped me to gather more insights for my personal Kili-adventure. Great job!
    And now for everyone else: In case someone is interested - I am looking for a hiking partner for the Northern Circuit Route up Kilimanjaro. At this moment, I am only by myself, but I would like to open a group tour. The tour company is Nafika Tours. Dec 21 - 29 (9 days)
    A little about me: Female, 44 years old, vegan, likes to read, gentle soul, physically fit, adventurous
    If you're also planning a trip to Kilimanjaro and would like to join, drop me a message, and we can chat more about details!
    Looking forward to hearing from you!

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Місяць тому

      You’re very welcome. Have an amazing trip :)

  • @harvinderdhami9795
    @harvinderdhami9795 11 місяців тому

    @AdamRadcliffe what camera did you take for recording?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  11 місяців тому +1

      This was go pro 10 and iPhone 14 mate

    • @harvinderdhami9795
      @harvinderdhami9795 10 місяців тому

      @@AdamRadcliffe How many batteries did you take? Also did you take a power bank? If so which one? Thanks

  • @beautyofslowliving
    @beautyofslowliving Рік тому +1

    I've just climbed Rinjani, my 4th and highest ive done so far, would you say Rinjani was physically harder than Kili? I did 3D2N through Sembalun - Torean trail for Rinjani and trying to get a gauge on whether Kili is something I can physically take on.

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому

      Not a chance mate, Kili is far harder. The altitude plays no part on Rinjani. 5900m is far higher than 3700m. That’s not to say you can’t take it on, if you can take on Rinjani then you are probably physically fit enough for Kili I would say. But make no mistake Kili is far more gruelling and you don’t know how your body responds to altitude yet 🤙🏼 hope this helps

  • @apat079
    @apat079 4 місяці тому

    Hi.. Doing Kilimanjaro in 2 weeks. What camera & accessories did you use to document the trip? Thanks

  • @WilliamKinsey-dx2dn
    @WilliamKinsey-dx2dn 4 місяці тому +2

    Remember what the porters say
    Slowly slowly!

  • @JettShum
    @JettShum 2 місяці тому

    1k likes 🎉 very helpful I recently just climbed mt Fuji in 5 hours up and down do you think climbing up and down in 3 days is achievable?

  • @aj3556
    @aj3556 3 місяці тому

    Do you have to have an accredited guide to take u up there? In my humble opinion me and my friends can try it without

    • @BROWNDIRTWARRIOR
      @BROWNDIRTWARRIOR 3 місяці тому

      Tanzanian Government requires that you have an accredited guide.

  • @lifewithmargot
    @lifewithmargot 6 місяців тому

    Can you use supplemental oxygen for summit day?

  • @twilightlove
    @twilightlove 2 місяці тому

    "Hi, my name is Adam and I don't take maximum precaution as my number one priority"

  • @bigange6011
    @bigange6011 Рік тому +1

    Hi Adam, thanks this is a super informative video!
    I’m planning to do Kili in April 2024 and was surprised to see how little rain you encountered in what is supposedly the wettest month. Do you think you got quite lucky with the weather or is it typically not too wet above a certain elevation?
    Also just curious to know whether this was early/mid/late April?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому

      Hey, thank you very much! I’m going to make more videos of this type going forward!
      The answer to your question is both. I was in Tanzania for all of April and I would say it rained on half the days. But after day 2 once you’re that high on the mountain it tends not to rain until 13:00 anyway when you’re done hiking
      This was mid April

    • @ShaneusSnake
      @ShaneusSnake 11 місяців тому

      Won’t you still be coaching in the Premier League?

  • @johanjacobs1108
    @johanjacobs1108 5 місяців тому

    Hey Adam. What company did you book with to climb Kilimanjaro?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  5 місяців тому +1

      This is one of the chapters mate and it’s in the description

  • @samsam-nh9xi
    @samsam-nh9xi 11 місяців тому +1

    Is there wild animalz?

  • @jim2376
    @jim2376 2 місяці тому

    Kilimanjaro is what mountaineers call a "walk up." Three day climb. It wasn't difficult.

  • @RFE812
    @RFE812 11 місяців тому

    Fun fact. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest non American volcano.

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  11 місяців тому

      Awesome I didn’t realise that until I read this!

  • @SurinderKumar-xk6jz
    @SurinderKumar-xk6jz Місяць тому

    👍❤️🌹

  • @norbertodagloria236
    @norbertodagloria236 9 місяців тому

    Which outfit did you use to climb?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  9 місяців тому

      Full climbing video is on my channel :)

  • @BigBluenoser
    @BigBluenoser Місяць тому

    Smoking weed helps with mountain madness. No joke

  • @Pablo-hj2hg
    @Pablo-hj2hg 7 місяців тому

    Why can't you just hike the damn thing with a small group of friends on your own but do it in like 10+ days just chill and hike a bit

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  7 місяців тому +2

      The park fees are over $100 USD per day. The longer you take, the more expensive. You also need an accredited guide to accompany you. One per person, which of course costs more per day 💪🏼

    • @Pablo-hj2hg
      @Pablo-hj2hg 7 місяців тому

      @@AdamRadcliffe What🤯

  • @KenMathTeacher
    @KenMathTeacher Рік тому +5

    You: Had serious nausea, couldn't eat for 2 days, couldn't drink, had to extend my trek...
    You: But all the days are super easy!
    WTF?

    • @AdamRadcliffe
      @AdamRadcliffe  Рік тому +1

      Hey mate, I extended the trek before starting as a precaution. And yes the actual hiking on days 1-5 was very easy even in my condition. The final day was extremely challenging however as I said.

    • @goagray5
      @goagray5 Рік тому +1

      Lollll right?! 🤣🤣