hi good day,climbing Kilimanjaro was always on my bucket list, finally at age 68 ,2018, my dream was realized, i heard many scary stories of Kilimanjaro, people not making, altitude sickness, however, having completed 9 Comrades Marathons i felt i had the mental strength to do it,after doing training for 6 weeks i was ready,i opted for the 6 day climb, 31st March on my granddaughters 1st birthday i with my guide,began our climb ar 11:30 pm ,midway in the climb saw persons being carried down on stretches, scary it was,we finally reached the top at 9:am,personally i had no problems with altitude, climbing down was easy ,and yes before we started the climb ,snowed a lot fortunately it stopped before we started, climbing Kilimanjaro humbles you,one have to respect Kilimanjaro, your outlook in life changes, you begin to look at things from a different perspective, a memorable experience
Absolutely. Because we can never know how extreme altitude will affect us, I went just taking it day by day. I was always waiting for the shoe to drop. But I never got sick even camping directly across from the Furtwangler glacier at 18,000 feet (where I was assured I would have a massive headache). I chose the route up the Western Breach for several reasons. I knew it was more dangerous, but it was also dramatically less crowded, there is no midnight to 6 am slog to the summit, and I was able to see the crater/ash pit which few climbers ever see. It was extraordinary. The experience showed me that I am strong and capable.
Thanks so much for sharing your personal story.. I'm sure it resonates with so many.. I for one, could use a spark at this time in my life.. The thought of climbing Kilimanjaro just seems so extremely way out there... but perhaps not..
Has climbing Kilimanjaro affected your life in a positive way? Let us know!
hi good day,climbing Kilimanjaro was always on my bucket list, finally at age 68 ,2018, my dream was realized, i heard many scary stories of Kilimanjaro, people not making, altitude sickness, however, having completed 9 Comrades Marathons i felt i had the mental strength to do it,after doing training for 6 weeks i was ready,i opted for the 6 day climb, 31st March on my granddaughters 1st birthday i with my guide,began our climb ar 11:30 pm ,midway in the climb saw persons being carried down on stretches, scary it was,we finally reached the top at 9:am,personally i had no problems with altitude, climbing down was easy ,and yes before we started the climb ,snowed a lot fortunately it stopped before we started, climbing Kilimanjaro humbles you,one have to respect Kilimanjaro, your outlook in life changes, you begin to look at things from a different perspective, a memorable experience
Absolutely. Because we can never know how extreme altitude will affect us, I went just taking it day by day. I was always waiting for the shoe to drop. But I never got sick even camping directly across from the Furtwangler glacier at 18,000 feet (where I was assured I would have a massive headache). I chose the route up the Western Breach for several reasons. I knew it was more dangerous, but it was also dramatically less crowded, there is no midnight to 6 am slog to the summit, and I was able to see the crater/ash pit which few climbers ever see. It was extraordinary. The experience showed me that I am strong and capable.
Indeed. Crater camp and the ash pit are such interesting places. It's wonderful you got to visit. And congrats on your summit!
Thanks for sharing! Love seeing your travel photos.
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Thanks so much for sharing your personal story.. I'm sure it resonates with so many.. I for one, could use a spark at this time in my life.. The thought of climbing Kilimanjaro just seems so extremely way out there... but perhaps not..
Perhaps not...
Thank you for sharing