Climbing a mountain the size of Kilimanjaro was not something I’d done before. In fact, I had done very few overnight hiking trips, where we were hiking more than just in and out. I had an idea of what to expect after reading blogs and such, but not everything can prepare you for the experience….
Days 7-8 of the Lemosho Route — where we summit and hike down all in one big push. ← Part I: The Lemosho Route Begins ← Part II: Finding a rhythm Summit night is often described as the hardest part of climbing Kilimanjaro — and for good reason. Cold, wind, exhaustion, altitude, and doubt converge…
Days 4–6 of the Lemosho Route — where the mountain starts dictating the pace, the landscape turns prehistoric, and Karanga camp makes it all feel real. ← Part I: The Lemosho Route Begins Part III: Summit Night → By the middle days of climbing Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho route, life narrows down to its essentials: walk, eat,…
Days 1-3 of the Lemosho Route — getting prepared, struggling with but learning how to multi-day trek. Part II: Finding a rhythm → Part III: Summit Night → Kilimanjaro didn’t start for me on the trail. It started with research and probably less exercise than I should have done. Climbing a mountain the size of…
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