Kili Summit Day – Counting steps (part 2 of 3)
Alone with my thoughts as I struggled up the scree, I reflected on Shirley Mae’s own struggle with COPD and her daily challenge to breathe. “Come on, girl, pull it […]
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Update from the Kili Climb
Happy New Year everyone: I can’t access FB, email or unfortunately send any pictures but finally today managed to get out a few text messages to home – Base Camp. […]
12 Days of Kili – Day 5: Moir
Day 5 will fall on January 1, 2014, Moir 13,650-ft/4,160-m • 7-8 hours Well, what a way to start the New Year !!! Truly amazing. Some of us may be […]
12 Days of Kili – Day Two: Moshi
Day 2: December 29, 2013 This is the second day in Moshi. It will be spent acclimatizing, getting to know team members and fully assessing what lies ahead. What I […]
Start strong, stay strong
This morning I saw a post on a friend’s site and it really struck me as I continue to prepare for my departure next month for Tanzania. With barely six […]
Remembering Everest
I am taking a short break from a demanding schedule this week completing a client paper and wrapping up my final few days in the north to reflect on my […]
Planning, Polar bears and Perseverence
It’s been another busy couple of weeks… working to stay on track to get up that mountain. Training has been a little more challenging through this period due to a […]
What a journey it’s been — already !!!
When I decided to launch this personal initiative in my mother’s memory, the goal – to climb Kilimanjaro – seemed as distant as Kilimanjaro itself. However, that distance is rapidly […]
Donate to Robbin’s Campaign
Please support Robbin – and the Canadian Lung Association – in their quest to help fight lung disease. To donate, please visit Robbin’s donation page. Note: Robbin is personally handling all […]
Donate to Robbin’s Campaign
Please support Robbin – and the Canadian Lung Association – in their quest to help fight lung disease. To donate, please visit Robbin’s donation page. Note: Robbin is personally handling all […]
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