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Monthly Archives: December 2013

And soon the climb begins…

December 30, 2013by kiliclimbforlife 1 Comment

Today is prep day and the seriousness of this endeavour was emphasized this morning when we met with our guides. Faheem, Tusker’s onsite operations manager, introduced us to Thobias, the […]

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Climb, COPD, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Second stop: Moshi

December 28, 2013by kiliclimbforlife 1 Comment

I’m happy to report that I landed in Moshi late last night. It’s been a long trek simply to get here. Fortunately I have an unscheduled rest day to get […]

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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

First Stop: Amsterdam

December 27, 2013by kiliclimbforlife 1 Comment

Red Light District?  Nope, that’s my tiny room at the beautiful Toren Hotel.  Perfect for the solo traveler.  It’s an efficient little space with a great expresso maker.  Such a […]

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Countdown, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

12 Days of Kili – Day 12: Mweka Gate/ Moshi

December 18, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

Day 12 falls on January 8, 2014 Mweka Gate: 5,500-ft/1,676-m • 4-5 hours Moshi: 3,000-ft/914-m • 30 minute drive Last day on the mountain…and just a few hours more until […]

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Countdown, Family, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Training

12 Days of Kili – Day 11: Mweka

December 17, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

Day 11 will fall on January 7, 2014Mweka10,400-ft/3,170-m • 8-9 hours Ah, it’s all downhill from here, right?  Fatigue, scree (loose rock debris) and the steep incline can still carry […]

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Countdown, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Training

12 Days of Kili – Day 10: Summit/ Crater Camp

December 14, 2013by kiliclimbforlife 1 Comment

January 6, 2014 Summit: 19,340-ft/5,895-m • 9 hours Crater Camp: 18,700-ft/5,600-m • 2 hours Today is summit day! Needless to say, the push to the summit will be our longest […]

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COPD, Countdown, Family, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Barafu Camp

12 Days of Kili – Day 9: Barafu

December 13, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

January 5, 2014: Barafu 14,950-ft/4,556-m 3-4 hours  This will be our last day of climbing before tomorrow’s ascent to the highest peak of Kilimanjaro known as Kibo. I’m sure there […]

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Countdown, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Training

12 Days of Kili – Day 8: Karanga

December 12, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

Day 8 falls on January 4, 2014 Karanga 13,200-ft/4,023-m: Acclimatization Day Today will be spent in Karanga Valley, overnighting at the same camp to give our bodies more time to […]

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Countdown, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Training

12 Days of Kili – Day 8: Karanga

December 10, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

January 3, 2014 Karanga 13,200-ft/4,023-m • 4-5 hours Today promises to be the most challenging so far.  Shortly after breakfast, we must face the famed Barranco Wall – an elevation […]

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Countdown, Family, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

12 Days of Kili – Day 6: Barranco Camp

December 9, 2013by kiliclimbforlife Leave a comment

Day 6 falls on January 2, 2014 Barranco Camp 12,950-ft/3,950-m • 7 hours On this, the second day of the New Year, we venture further ahead on the outer edge […]

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Countdown, Inspiration, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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