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We are not afraid to die...if we can all be togetherAnil Kumar
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A fishing fleet went out from a small Newfoundland harbor during a storm. Through the night, families waited anxiously on the beach for the men to return. One cottage caught fire in the village. When morning came, the entire fleet had found safe harbor, but one wife was distraught to find her home destroyed by the fire. However, her husband explained that it was the light from their burning cottage that guided the whole fleet safely into port.
1) The author agreed to join friends on their sailboat delivery from Portugal to Lanzarote, expecting mild conditions but instead facing severe gales up to Force 9.
2) Over several nights of rough seas and high winds, the author struggled with sleep deprivation and fatigue, at one point hallucinating while on watch.
3) After five days of battling the stormy conditions, the crew decided to motor the final stretch to Lanzarote, exhausted from the difficult passage.
The document outlines the stages of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, beginning with staying at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha and passing through camps like Sekimba Camp, Kikelewa Camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Third Caves Camp, School Huts, and Kibo Huts Camp while ascending the mountain, before reaching Gilman's Point and the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters and later descending to camps like Horombo Huts Camp and ending in Ngorongoro Crater and Edinburgh.
Elite Kilimanjaro Presents: Great Adventurers: Sir Edmund HillaryElite Kilimanjaro
Elite Kilimanjaro shares the story of the Sir Edmund Hillary, who, with his trusted friend and sherpa Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Elite Kilimanjaro profiles famous mountaineers and adventure-seekers with their series, "Great Adventurers" -- stay tuned for more!
The document describes a trip climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It details the journey up the mountain over several days, including using climbing poles, sunsets on the mountain, and making it to the summit. Upon returning home, the author experienced health issues and underwent rehab for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelites diagnosed at a hospital. They eventually recovered enough to go on bike rides and runs with support.
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This lesson describes the sea voyage of Gordon Cook with his family. He has been assisted by American Larry Vigil and Swiss Herb. Seigler. They all went through the harsh sea and when they started losing hope for survival, their children showed some hope and optimism which helped them to face the dangers with courage.
A fishing fleet went out from a small Newfoundland harbor during a storm. Through the night, families waited anxiously on the beach for the men to return. One cottage caught fire in the village. When morning came, the entire fleet had found safe harbor, but one wife was distraught to find her home destroyed by the fire. However, her husband explained that it was the light from their burning cottage that guided the whole fleet safely into port.
1) The author agreed to join friends on their sailboat delivery from Portugal to Lanzarote, expecting mild conditions but instead facing severe gales up to Force 9.
2) Over several nights of rough seas and high winds, the author struggled with sleep deprivation and fatigue, at one point hallucinating while on watch.
3) After five days of battling the stormy conditions, the crew decided to motor the final stretch to Lanzarote, exhausted from the difficult passage.
The document outlines the stages of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, beginning with staying at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha and passing through camps like Sekimba Camp, Kikelewa Camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Third Caves Camp, School Huts, and Kibo Huts Camp while ascending the mountain, before reaching Gilman's Point and the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters and later descending to camps like Horombo Huts Camp and ending in Ngorongoro Crater and Edinburgh.
Elite Kilimanjaro Presents: Great Adventurers: Sir Edmund HillaryElite Kilimanjaro
Elite Kilimanjaro shares the story of the Sir Edmund Hillary, who, with his trusted friend and sherpa Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Elite Kilimanjaro profiles famous mountaineers and adventure-seekers with their series, "Great Adventurers" -- stay tuned for more!
The document describes a trip climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It details the journey up the mountain over several days, including using climbing poles, sunsets on the mountain, and making it to the summit. Upon returning home, the author experienced health issues and underwent rehab for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelites diagnosed at a hospital. They eventually recovered enough to go on bike rides and runs with support.
Fund Raising for Charity Trekking to KilimanjaroSivalingaamorthy
This document summarizes a charity challenge organized by Gulf for Good to climb Mount Kilimanjaro from July 3-11, 2008 to raise funds for disadvantaged children in Tanzania and Kenya. An individual named Sivalingaamorthy Subramaniam is participating in the challenge and is seeking donations from the public to help reach the fundraising target and support the cause. Details are provided on the charity organization, past challenges conducted, and how people can donate.
Património Mundial e Turismo Cultural - Kilimanjaro o Tecto de África - Artur...Artur Filipe dos Santos
O documento descreve o Monte Kilimanjaro localizado na Tanzânia, a montanha mais alta da África. É um antigo vulcão que foi classificado como Património Mundial pela UNESCO em 1987 devido à sua beleza natural e diversidade de habitats. O documento também discute o turismo no Parque Nacional do Kilimanjaro e os riscos à integridade do local protegido, incluindo a exploração madeireira e pressões sobre a vida selvagem.
8 Amazing Business Lessons Learned From Climbing Mt. KilimanjaroSean Lee
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Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania composed of three volcanic cones - Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the highest at 5,895 meters and last erupted thousands of years ago. In 1889, Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the summit. There are several established routes to climb Kilimanjaro, with Machame being the most scenic but all require preparation for the altitude. The mountain and surrounding area support diverse wildlife but climbing does not guarantee animal sightings.
Kilimanjaro trek with Exodus Travels. Exodus have carried more clients to the summit of Kilimanjaro than any other operator. We have the best safety record and the best guides to clients ratio.
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Mount Kilimanjaro: A mountain of killer beauty in the natural world that is being explored from centuries but yet traditional in nature. Over centuries of exploration has not brought any change to this African gigantic mountain. Still, its snow-clad top is a mystery for science. Nowhere found such a mountaintop in the tropical region. Science never accepts the truth, but it is as true as the God itself. People from the peak opine that the top is covered with the snow making the site a paradise for nature enthusiasts. It appears so beautiful that people believe that the place was meant for the God to rest. The quietest place on the planet that brings peace and tranquillity for those who get there.
The family drove through a snowstorm to arrive at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. They had fun playing in the snow with the kids making snowballs and sledding. They drove on icy roads with chains to reach Queenstown, passing other families also enjoying the snow. In Queenstown, the kids went on gondola rides and enjoyed activities like luge riding down the mountain. They went skiing at Coronet Peak, with the daughter learning quickly. They took a steamboat to Walter's Peak, a beautiful nature reserve, before returning home exhausted after their snow-filled adventure.
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Usambara Expeditions is a Tanzania-based safari company that organizes climbing expeditions on Mount Kilimanjaro and combination safari tours. The company specializes in Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions along various routes like Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe, and Shira. The company aims to help clients realize their travel plans in Tanzania through arranging tours, trekking, climbing, transportation, and accommodation.
This document provides information for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with the tour company Let's View Tanzania. It discusses the different routes up Kilimanjaro, including Lemosho, Rongai, Marangu, and Machame, outlining the itineraries and features of each. It also provides background on Kilimanjaro's formation and history. The document is intended to help travelers prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro and decide which route is best suited to their abilities and preferences.
The document provides a summary of activities during a Deep Cove Camp trip, including:
1) Traveling via boat across Lake Manapouri and touring the Manapouri Power Station.
2) Going on a cruise of Doubtful Sound where they saw scenic views and predator-free islands.
3) Hiking to the top of Hanging Valley for amazing views.
4) Fishing and participating in confidence-building activities.
5) Viewing glowworms at night and stargazing.
Hallo all we are running Kilimanjaro climb and safaris in Tanzania we are looking a Travel Agents and other people who will like to work with us .And Business partner all over the world.And we are also look a client who want to climb Kilimanjaro.
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Skype name:david.ayumwi.lyimo
The document summarizes a trekking experience climbing Wagagai Peak in Mount Elgon, Uganda. A group of four hiked from the village of Bumasola over three days, passing through beautiful Bugisu villages and diverse greenery, to reach the peak. They encountered basic camp facilities and thinning air at higher elevations, but guided hikes and friendly staff helped ensure a successful summit. The document recommends Wagagai Peak as an ideal starting trek for those interested in mountain climbing due to the scenic landscape and people of Uganda providing motivation.
The Final Cartwheel is the story of a young doctor’s return home, after a five-year hitchhiking odyssey around the world. Through East Asia, Indonesia, and around the Antipodes, the circle becomes unbroken.
Climb Kilimanjaro Machame 7 days Cost Us d 1800 per person .This price include airport pick up all accommodations ,park fees,and salary for porters and guides
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The document describes a climbing trip by the author and his friend Dan to climb the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. They underestimated the difficulty and length of the route and summited late in the day as a storm was approaching. On the descent they encountered slow moving climbers and had difficulty locating anchors in the worsening weather conditions. They eventually made it off the mountain but had an unpleasant experience at a restaurant in Zermatt the following day.
Fund Raising for Charity Trekking to KilimanjaroSivalingaamorthy
This document summarizes a charity challenge organized by Gulf for Good to climb Mount Kilimanjaro from July 3-11, 2008 to raise funds for disadvantaged children in Tanzania and Kenya. An individual named Sivalingaamorthy Subramaniam is participating in the challenge and is seeking donations from the public to help reach the fundraising target and support the cause. Details are provided on the charity organization, past challenges conducted, and how people can donate.
Património Mundial e Turismo Cultural - Kilimanjaro o Tecto de África - Artur...Artur Filipe dos Santos
O documento descreve o Monte Kilimanjaro localizado na Tanzânia, a montanha mais alta da África. É um antigo vulcão que foi classificado como Património Mundial pela UNESCO em 1987 devido à sua beleza natural e diversidade de habitats. O documento também discute o turismo no Parque Nacional do Kilimanjaro e os riscos à integridade do local protegido, incluindo a exploração madeireira e pressões sobre a vida selvagem.
8 Amazing Business Lessons Learned From Climbing Mt. KilimanjaroSean Lee
Sean Lee, a Brand Manager at Procter and Gamble, reflected on his life changing climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro and he determined how the lessons from the climb were applicable to success in any organization. These are his 8 business and management lessons learned on Mt. Kilimanjaro. #5 is a must read!
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania and is the highest mountain in Africa standing at 5,895 meters tall. It has three volcanic cones named Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Mount Kilimanjaro is the fourth tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Temperatures on the mountain range from the 50s to 70s depending on the month and elevation. The environment becomes more extreme the higher up the mountain due to lower oxygen levels and other conditions.
The document outlines the legal minimum working ages in various countries around the world, ranging from 12 in Trinidad to 16 in the UK, Sweden and Germany. It notes that Congo, Malawi and New Guinea have no legal minimum working age defined. It then provides details about child labor in Bangladesh, where children break used batteries all day while being exposed to poisonous dust, in order to extract components for recycling.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania composed of three volcanic cones - Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the highest at 5,895 meters and last erupted thousands of years ago. In 1889, Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the summit. There are several established routes to climb Kilimanjaro, with Machame being the most scenic but all require preparation for the altitude. The mountain and surrounding area support diverse wildlife but climbing does not guarantee animal sightings.
Kilimanjaro trek with Exodus Travels. Exodus have carried more clients to the summit of Kilimanjaro than any other operator. We have the best safety record and the best guides to clients ratio.
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Mount Kilimanjaro: A mountain of killer beauty in the natural world that is being explored from centuries but yet traditional in nature. Over centuries of exploration has not brought any change to this African gigantic mountain. Still, its snow-clad top is a mystery for science. Nowhere found such a mountaintop in the tropical region. Science never accepts the truth, but it is as true as the God itself. People from the peak opine that the top is covered with the snow making the site a paradise for nature enthusiasts. It appears so beautiful that people believe that the place was meant for the God to rest. The quietest place on the planet that brings peace and tranquillity for those who get there.
The family drove through a snowstorm to arrive at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. They had fun playing in the snow with the kids making snowballs and sledding. They drove on icy roads with chains to reach Queenstown, passing other families also enjoying the snow. In Queenstown, the kids went on gondola rides and enjoyed activities like luge riding down the mountain. They went skiing at Coronet Peak, with the daughter learning quickly. They took a steamboat to Walter's Peak, a beautiful nature reserve, before returning home exhausted after their snow-filled adventure.
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Usambara Expeditions is a Tanzania-based safari company that organizes climbing expeditions on Mount Kilimanjaro and combination safari tours. The company specializes in Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions along various routes like Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe, and Shira. The company aims to help clients realize their travel plans in Tanzania through arranging tours, trekking, climbing, transportation, and accommodation.
This document provides information for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with the tour company Let's View Tanzania. It discusses the different routes up Kilimanjaro, including Lemosho, Rongai, Marangu, and Machame, outlining the itineraries and features of each. It also provides background on Kilimanjaro's formation and history. The document is intended to help travelers prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro and decide which route is best suited to their abilities and preferences.
The document provides a summary of activities during a Deep Cove Camp trip, including:
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2) Going on a cruise of Doubtful Sound where they saw scenic views and predator-free islands.
3) Hiking to the top of Hanging Valley for amazing views.
4) Fishing and participating in confidence-building activities.
5) Viewing glowworms at night and stargazing.
Hallo all we are running Kilimanjaro climb and safaris in Tanzania we are looking a Travel Agents and other people who will like to work with us .And Business partner all over the world.And we are also look a client who want to climb Kilimanjaro.
www.lyimoexpeditionskilimanjaro.com
info@lyimoexpeditionskilimanjaro.com
Skype name:david.ayumwi.lyimo
The document summarizes a trekking experience climbing Wagagai Peak in Mount Elgon, Uganda. A group of four hiked from the village of Bumasola over three days, passing through beautiful Bugisu villages and diverse greenery, to reach the peak. They encountered basic camp facilities and thinning air at higher elevations, but guided hikes and friendly staff helped ensure a successful summit. The document recommends Wagagai Peak as an ideal starting trek for those interested in mountain climbing due to the scenic landscape and people of Uganda providing motivation.
The Final Cartwheel is the story of a young doctor’s return home, after a five-year hitchhiking odyssey around the world. Through East Asia, Indonesia, and around the Antipodes, the circle becomes unbroken.
Climb Kilimanjaro Machame 7 days Cost Us d 1800 per person .This price include airport pick up all accommodations ,park fees,and salary for porters and guides
More information. info@lyimoexpeditionskilimanjaro.com
www.lyimoexpeditionskilimanjaro.com
Skype:david.ayumwi.lyimo
facebook name. David Ayumwi Lyimo
The document describes a climbing trip by the author and his friend Dan to climb the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. They underestimated the difficulty and length of the route and summited late in the day as a storm was approaching. On the descent they encountered slow moving climbers and had difficulty locating anchors in the worsening weather conditions. They eventually made it off the mountain but had an unpleasant experience at a restaurant in Zermatt the following day.
1) The document describes the author's discovery of Takamma, a remote guesthouse and campsite located 15km from Plettenberg Bay but requiring a 2 hour drive to reach. 2) It is situated along the Eden to Addo hiking trail, a 400km route established to reconnect indigenous forests in the area. 3) The author details his experience hiking the first few days of the trail, passing through lush forests and mountainous grasslands, camping along rivers and enjoying the remote natural scenery.
The document provides details from the author's seven-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa's highest peak. It describes the challenging climb through different ecological zones, references to Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", and the feelings of accomplishment and exhaustion experienced by the author and others in the group upon reaching the summit. Key points include the physical and mental difficulties of the multi-day ascent and descent, memorable locations and landmarks along the route, and reflections on Hemingway's story about climbing the mountain.
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3. we want to share with you our journey to the roof of Africa 2 years ago Sasha’s mum passed away from an ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed just 9 months earlier. It is very hard to want a person you love dying and not being able to help. In Australia alone one women dies every 10 hours from an ovarian cancer! It is one of most common & most lethal cancers. There is no test to diagnose it. Its symptoms are very mild & can be a part of everyday life. It is usually found on later stages when a cancer has spread to the other organs and survival chances are very low. We decided to help getting a test & a cure quicker. So in February 2010 two of us set to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Sasha & Oleksandra warmest thanks to all supporters & sponsors of our fundraiser
4. At 5,896m (19,344ft), Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest pick in Africa and the world highest free-standing mountain. Situated just 3 degrees of the Equator it is permanently snow-capped. The local Chagga people believed that Kili’s summit is covered in piles of silver & precious stones, and is jealously guarded by spirits. Anybody trying to reach the spirit would be punished with illness (altitude sickness) & severe cold (-20C). The ‘silver’ would mysteriously turn into water if taken from the mountain.
5. We were staring down from the plane windows hoping to catch a glance of Mt Kilimanjaro from the top. How bad can it be? We’ll just walk up for few days, get to the top, take photos, then turn back & walk down. Wrong! Kili was not even below us. It was on a same level with our airplane. Never seen nothing like this! And we have only 6 days to climb it up and down. It’s going to be a problem. day 1 – the cloud forest
6. After meeting our guides Denis & Thomas, we checked gear, packed daypacks and left. For two of us they arranged a supporting crew of seven! We got two guides, a cook, and four porters -one for each of us & for each of porters. Victor, one of porters, doubles as a waiter (!) – this is apparently a position of a status and he is the only one who is bringing us a food during a climb.
7. Permits & porter organisation at Managru Gate took over hour, and we are on our way, up through the forest. It looked quite ordinary at first. But the air quickly became misty and forest became denser the further we went.
8. In few hours a landscape changed to an amazing could forest. We were surrounded by huge trees, ferns and hanging moss that covered everything it can attach itself to. Few times we even saw blue monkeys up in the trees.
10. This is Impatiens Kilimanjari – a tiny flower that grows only in cloud forests of Mt Kilimanjaro.
11. After about 5 hours we reached a forest opening were our camp was, just on time before the rain began. The friendly porters, some from our team, some form others welcomed us with this song. We obviously do not understand all words in Swahili. But guess “ Kilimanjaro hakuna matata ” must pretty much sums it up.
12. Feeling quite energetic after the diner, we set for a side trip to nearby Maundi Crater. We are quite proud of ourselves and think we are climbed high already (little did we know!) But we have not seen Kilimanjaro since we were on a plane. It is completely hidden behind the clouds. “ Are you sure we are climbing the right mountain?” we kept asking our guides
13. Maundi Crater is like a little cute miniature volcano on a hill of Kili. It has a cone shape, a ream and it deeps inside to form a crater. Everything inside Maundi Crater is covered by the softest grasses. It feels like your vision is out of focus. A gorgeous little world on its own!
15. Night was rainy & cold, just +8C. But morning was gorgeous. The cloud forest ended soon & our trek continued through moorlands covered in grasses and heathers. We met few climbers returning from the earlier climb. We tried to guess who made to the summit & who did not. Statistically only 10% reach it here. Some climbers looked glorious & happy – they must have made it. Some looked exhausted and miserable – we guess they must have straggled with an altitude sickness and dropped off. One exhausted guy said to us: “Do you realise this is your last good day?” day 2 – the moorlands
16. Few times we witness evacuation. Those hit by an altitude sickness must be descended rapidly. Any delay can be fatal. This is a very disturbing sight. These people were all seriously sick, half-conscious, doesn't seem to know where they are, and it is very scary, most of all for them.
17. On a bright side, we spotted this chameleon by the road. We tried to put him on a green t-shirt hoping to see him turn green too. But a little guy was not in a hurry at all and only added a pint of colour. We could not wait can. Have to keep walking.
18. Heathers became shorter the further we went. We found out first Lobelia. They collect water in their leaves to survive up here and grow to 2m high max, then they die.
19. In an afternoon we climbed into clouds. This is a world of Senecio Kilimanjari. This remarkable plant remained almost unchanged since dinosaur times. It grows only on high hills of Mt Kilimanjaro & Mt Kenya. It’s well adapted to the high altitude and night frosts. Its leafs close like a bud every night and re-open in a morning. It’s dead leafs wrap the trunk to insulate it.
20. Senecio flowers about every 25 years. After this the trunk folks on two branches and continue growing. After next 25 years it flowers again and each trunk folks on two. You can estimate the edge on a plant by counting a number of folks. Those must be over 100 years old!
21. A heavy rain started when we were just few hundreds of meters from the camp. We settled in a loft above a noisy canteen. Someone with a great sense of humour called it “the Penthouse” – an empty room with 25 people slipping on mattresses on a floor and water poring from everywhere. The longer we stay here the more we feel an altitude. In an hour we are puffing heavily even from walking through the camp. The next 2,176m to the summit will not be easy!
22. The morning turned up glorious again. We climbed high already and a view from here is just breathtaking. day 3 – acclimatization
23. We finally got to see Kilimanjaro. Since we saw it from the plane Kili was always covered by clouds. We were joking that we could as well be “punked”, taken to the wrong place, told that this is Kili and been laughed at behind the hidden camera in front of a whole world.
24. Kili disappeared again in clouds in an hour. But at least we know we are in a right place! There are not other glaciers like this in a whole Africa?!
25. Today is acclimatisation day. We are spending nights at the same camp. But the day is not rest at all. We must walk 700m elevation to the Zebra Rock and back to allow our bodies to get use to altitude. We walk “pole pole”, very-very slowly. This suppose to help us to acclimatise. But still our pulse must be at least 120 even at rest, breezing is hard and we are tired.
26. There 10 other climbers who started the same day us. We organised our climbs separately. But we are walking the same route, camping and eating at the same place, it is a great company, so we stick together (despite our guides don’t really like it). There are two brothers from UK Nick & Chris who just can’t stop their jokes for a minute…
27. … Heinz, a charismatic German solder who was trekking with his son Marcel. Annika & Thimo, a couple from Netherlands who on a typical weekend back home run a marathon, do 8-hours bike ride, or some other superhero stuff. There also was a couple from Poland and a French couple from New Caledonia.
28. Zebra Rock was exactly what name would suggest – a striped white and black rock formation.
29. Much more impressive was a view of jugged picks of Mawenzi. This second Kilimanjaro peak of 5,149m is absolutely breathtaking! Mawenzi can not be reached by trekkers, only very rarely is visited, and requires a special government permit. Our guides said that few planes had crashed into it. This is not a surprise. It’s peak is on height of a flying plane and is covered in clouds most of the time.
30. We suppose to spend at least an hour here to acclimatise to altitude. But there’s not much to do. We chat with our guides Denis & Thomas…
34. … build even higher pyramid and compare it again. Still no match to Mawenzi!
35. An hour has pasted and we are allowed to continue walking. But we still have to get a bit higher over few ridges before we can get on the road back to the camp.
36. Those ridges are not that small. We’ve been climbing them for a third day now, it is hard to breeze at this altitude, and our harts pump at the smallest movement like if we were running a marathon. And the worse part – it started to rain!
37. The rain continued all afternoon and all night. We spend an evening chatting with climbers who just returned from the summit. Apparently this morning on a summit was a nice sunrise. But in 45 minutes it turned into a snow thunderstorm, wind and only few meters of visibility. I did not know that snow thunderstorms are even possible!
38. The following morning evacuations are getting frequent. It is a nerve breaking sight, as we all feel an altitude ourselves, and we are heading today where all these sick people are taken from. Kilimanjaro is considered a rather safe mountain and can be climbed without any ropes or special equipment. But it is a serious business. Every year few people due on a mountain mainly from altitude sickness. day 4 – the arctic desert
39. Today will be a very long day. We have 5-7 hours to reach the base camp - Kibo Huts. It is right were the snow on a horizon starts. It may look close on a photo, but it’s 12 km away and 1,000m higher. And this will only be our “first shift” today. We will only stop for a short rest at Kibo. At midnight will leave for a final accent to the summit and will walk all night. Tomorrow at sunrise we hopefully will be standing on Uluru peak.
40. At 4,200 most of plants were gone and we entered an arctic desert. The place in front of us is called the Saddle. It is a plato between Kilimanjaro 2 picks – Uhuru & Mawenzi. The Saddle is wast & empty beyond description. People say it’s like a moon landscape. To me it’s more like “Alice in Wonderland”- it has no scale, you walk, and walk for hours, without any visible progress at all. The only difference - it is getting much harder to breeze and move with each step.
41. Eventually we got to Kibo Hut – sort of a base camp before the final ascend. It is a very basic crowded stone building. But it’s a shelter from a rain & a wind. The altitude feels really bad here. We can not eat or slip. Moving is very difficult. Now even during a rest we breeze heavily and have a heartbeat as if we were running. We are very tired. Few hours of rest does little to recover from the today’s walk. And we still have another 1,200m elevation to make until sunrise.
42. We packed and pull on everything that could keep us warm. At midnight we left for the final accent to the summit. We are down 2 people. Marta, the Polish girl felt bad and was urgently send down with her partner. At least she was well enough to walk by herself. Nick, an English guy, is also not well. His guide gave him another half an hour and will then decide if he can continue his climb. But he’s determined and actually made it to the Gilman's Point, 200m below the summit.
43. All night we zigzagged along a steep hill between rocks and snow. We have no photos to show you. We tried not to stop, so we keep our tempo. We also did not want to risk our camera batteries before the summit – cold temperature can kill them quickly. We keep them warm & safe in internal pockets. day 5 – the summit
44. It’s -20C, but no wind. The skies are glowing with stars. Being almost on an equator you can see from here a Milky way, the Pole Star and the Southern Cross at the same time! Wicked! But it’s a moonless night. The only light is from our torches and we can’t see more then few steps away. As our guides promised, we reached the edge on the crater, Gilman's Point when first light appeared on a horizon.
45. Sunrise was just spectacular! It lighten up beneath the clouds first then rose through the clouds growing into a bright new day. The sunrise photos we must borrow from the web. We were exhausted to the edge when we could not even turn a head to look at it, so we watched it through a side vision! We worried that if we take a smallest brake we will not have an energy and willpower to continue. Source: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov
46. Mountaineering standards recommend to limit daily climb to 500m in elevation a day. In a past 36 hours we climbed 2,200m. Three previous days we did 1,000m a day. So an altitude is simply killing us now! Walking is very hard. This has almost nothing to do with a physical strength. Up here the air is thin and has only 1/4 of a usual oxygen. Without enough oxygen muscles can not move. It is like truing to run a car with ¾ of water in your petrol tank. Source: http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/wander-tales/africa/
47. We walk very slowly, in foot-long steps. Still, after each 5-7 steps you collapse on you walking poles, your hart jumping out of a chest and you breeze like you just run for your life from a pack of lions. You rest a minute, take the next 5 steps, and collapse on your poles again. We need to walk like this few kilometres along the crater ream to the summit. And it’s getting harder to move the further we go. Source: http://traveldestinationintheworld.blogspot.com
48. Few hundred meters from the summit Sasha started having hallucinations. Imagine, we are among glaciers and snows, up high were planes fly, it’s freezing, we are exhausted to an absolute edge, he falls on knees and sais dreamily - “I see Avatar birds!” Whatever it means, it’s not good! It’s actually rather very-very bad! Guess his mind really wanted to be somewhere else right now… Source: http://traveldestinationintheworld.blogspot.com
49. Last hundred meters the summit are almost flat. But it is so hard to walk, we are seriously doubt we can make. “ Avatar birds” still follow Sasha. I’m feeling on an thin edge from an altitude sickness. Have no idea how would they evacuate me from here if I do. My hands got frozen, turned a scary purple colour, and hurt a lot. Source: http://www.vytautas.com/gallery/2004/01kilimanjaro/01kilimanjaro.htm
50. Just before 9am we got to the summit. Not the best record in a book. But thanks God we made it! First things first - a photo for all our charity sponsors. If it was not for you, we would drop of at Gilman's point, like a wise 90% of climbers do. It may sounds like a cliché, but the only thing that kept us going was our promise and your support. Thanks everyone for helping a good cause and giving us this extra motivation!
51. It is gorgeously beautiful here! Would you believe we are almost on equator?! You would think standing on a roof of the Africa after all the effort one must be overwhelmed with own achievement. In reality it’s nothing like this. It all seems like a very stupid idea right now... But other mountaineers had warned us this would happened, and that a pride and happiness will come latter. So for now we just try to smile for the camera.
52. Our guides carried an oxygen bottle. I was asking for it for the past hour. But they just asked “Why? Do you feel sick?” Are you kidding? I certainly do! Don’t I look like I need some oxygen?! They did not give it to me, but helped me with my backpack in a last 100m. Thanks at least for this! I would not make it otherwise. In fact if this mountain was just 1 meter higher I would collapse sick! I was at my absolute limit!
53. Few quick photos (see Sasha? no birds here!) and we must hit the road again.
54. It’s funny how much easier it is to walk down. On almost flat plato were we so straggled on our way up, we can now walk quite easily making the whole 50m before we need to rest!
55. We have a very long way back ahead of us. Most injuries happen on a way down. So we can not relax yet. First, we have walk back to Gilman's point going along a round crater edge to were the left edge of the photo is.
56. From here it is a long, steep & slippery way down to the Kibo huts – little light dots in the middle of a photo, just were snow ends, 1,000m below us. We will rest here for about an hour and must keep going to reach the next camp before darkness - another 12km away and 1,000m in elevation. It is about were clouds in the right top corner are. They were right – walking down is much harder then up!
57. By an afternoon we reached our camp. We climbed 26 hours out of last 36, did not sleep and had very little food. We collapsed on a matrass, but were so exhausted we cold not fall asleep (as strange as it sounds). I had a hypothermia, everything I touched, even warm closing felt like a block of ice. But my hands did not turned black as I feared and it’s already very good. After resting for few hours we feel much-much better!
58. In a canteen everyone had a story to tell. Don’t we all look just terrible?! Only Annika & Thimo, a superhero Netherlands couple, and two of us got to the summit. They also straggled. Annika was unwell and guides carried her last 50m to the summit. But they are the absolute winners - they bit us by good half an hour to the summit! Everyone else turned back at Gilman's point.
59. Mountain spirits were very kind to us with the weather! The next morning was a glorious weather again. Actually mornings were always good. It was raining each afternoon, but we were close to the camp every time. The only clear night was during our summit climb – when we needed it the most. day 6 – the final descent
60. We are still high above clouds. Today we have to get to the bottom of a mountain – about 2,000m below us and 17km away. Someone advised us not to get too attached to our toes as we are going to lose them from walking down for a long time. Nice!
61. Few days ago on our way up we were watching descending climbers and tried to guess who made it to the summit. We thought that those locking sick and exhausting were drop offs and happy people were winners. We were wrong! Those looking like they are about to collapse and nothing in the world can cheer them up were actually those who reached to the top! Now passing the new climbers we can not help but guessing who will make it and who will not!
62. By the time we got gown to the cloud forest it started to rain. But it is warm here and we are so tired it can not bother us anymore. In fact nothing can bother us now more then pain in knees and toes! We would prefer to walk this mountain again up (only to the Kibo base camp!), then to walk it down!
63. I don’t know how we managed it and don’t remember how long it took, but we got down eventually. It took as some time to recover though. I was down with pneumonia. But we kept our toe nails! We could not see Kilimanjaro from the ground – it was always hidden in clouds. But as we were on a way to the airport it show it’s snow cup a bit. Mountain spirits were kind to us to the last! a return home
64. Look how high we had climbed! They don’t call it “the roof of Africa” for nothing!
65. As few days passed and we recovered the trip started to feel as a great achievement and an amazing adventure. We are quite proud of ourselves and so happy we went all the way to the summit. Thanks everyone for supporting our charity cause and giving us this extra motivation we needed so much! We would not make it without you!