Having just completed EBC with Ian Taylor Trekking, I fully agree with everything Ian has said here. You cannot possibly be over-prepared physically, especially if you are nearing 60 as I am. Do as many stairs as you can and don't forget to train for downhill as well. Do long hikes on the weekend, and dont overlook upper body strength conditioning in the gym. I did two hikes (or stairs) a week, two strength sessions, one run and one bike from 6 months out. Inside 3 months I swapped the bike for a dedicated stairs session. Stairs are really boring, but when you get on the trip you want to be focused on acclimatization and not on physical recovery due to lack of conditioning.
If you are signed up to one of our trips we can help you. There is never a one size fits all when it comes to training and your training needed be targeted and very specific. Happy to help ian@iantaylortrekking.com for more information.
Hi Ian. Is the Lemosho to Mweka route and/or Northern Circuit route doable on a bike, if you were a strong and experienced professional rider prepared to hike-a-bike wherever necessary? I know that some people are biking the Marangu Route now, is that the only realistic option with bikes? Thanks for any advice.
Firstly The summit success rate varies from 42% to 48% per year. Most people are doing 5 or 6 day climbs, witch gives you a 50/50 shot at the summit. Even the companies running 7 day trips are lying 80% is believable statistic. You really need 8 or more days to give yourself a 90% and above chance at a safe and successful summit. Just people lying and there is lots of that on Kilimanjaro. Just like the companies who say they pay their staff properly. It is far from the truth.......
Wish I had found you earlier. Love your stuff. We are going up with Thompson Treks in Jan 2018. I have you on my radar for future trips to other places.
Having just completed EBC with Ian Taylor Trekking, I fully agree with everything Ian has said here. You cannot possibly be over-prepared physically, especially if you are nearing 60 as I am. Do as many stairs as you can and don't forget to train for downhill as well. Do long hikes on the weekend, and dont overlook upper body strength conditioning in the gym. I did two hikes (or stairs) a week, two strength sessions, one run and one bike from 6 months out. Inside 3 months I swapped the bike for a dedicated stairs session. Stairs are really boring, but when you get on the trip you want to be focused on acclimatization and not on physical recovery due to lack of conditioning.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Keith.
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Wow I wish to go there
Hi . Do you do full package trips to Kilimanjaro from UK ?
If so what are the prices roughly? I'm looking into going soon and probably solo.
Thanks
Drop me a mail ian@iantaylortrekking.com and I can email you our itinerary, why we are different and all details and pricing for the trip.
Hi, I'm really interested in climbing my kili. Can you give me some guidance on where to start; far as what and where go?
Drop me a mail ian@iantaylortrekking.com and let's set up a time to chat.
info@iantaylortrekking.com for further information.
Hi all! Can I find somewhere exact training plan for Kili?
If you are signed up to one of our trips we can help you. There is never a one size fits all when it comes to training and your training needed be targeted and very specific. Happy to help ian@iantaylortrekking.com for more information.
Hi Ian. Is the Lemosho to Mweka route and/or Northern Circuit route doable on a bike, if you were a strong and experienced professional rider prepared to hike-a-bike wherever necessary? I know that some people are biking the Marangu Route now, is that the only realistic option with bikes? Thanks for any advice.
You can mountain bike on the Shira plateau. There is no biking on the Lemosho route or the Northern circuit at the moment.
Most Kili trekking companies say they have a 90% or higher summit success rate. You mentioned 50% success rate. What's the difference?
Firstly The summit success rate varies from 42% to 48% per year. Most people are doing 5 or 6 day climbs, witch gives you a 50/50 shot at the summit. Even the companies running 7 day trips are lying 80% is believable statistic. You really need 8 or more days to give yourself a 90% and above chance at a safe and successful summit. Just people lying and there is lots of that on Kilimanjaro. Just like the companies who say they pay their staff properly. It is far from the truth.......
Thank you.
Are you interested in joining of our trips ?
Wish I had found you earlier. Love your stuff. We are going up with Thompson Treks in Jan 2018. I have you on my radar for future trips to other places.
I will be there in Jan myself and Thompson are a goof company.