Tag: mountain trekking
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Tips for Kilimanjaro & Things I Wish I’d Known
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.…
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Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Part III: Summit Night
Summit night is often described as the hardest part of climbing Kilimanjaro — and for good reason. Cold, wind, exhaustion, altitude, and doubt converge in the dark hours before dawn. This final section covers the long night to Uhuru Peak and the quiet emotional comedown afterward. Day 6 – Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka…
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Climbing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Part II: Finding a Rhythm at Altitude
By the third day of climbing Kilimanjaro Lemosho route, life narrows down to the essentials: walk, eat, sleep, repeat. This middle section of the climb is where acclimatization becomes real, distances feel deceptive, and the mountain begins to dictate the pace rather than you. Day 4 – Shira 2 to Baranco Elevation: 3,983 m/13,066 feet…
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Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Part I: Getting to the Mountain
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 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…