I get addicted to this internet thing. After this moment I will be going 10 days without internet.
We had our trip meeting last night. Our climb is 11 people and a pretty diverse group. We were introduced to our lead guide and he was very nice. He explained our itineraries for each day and gave [...]
Leaving for the Climb
Two Weeks and Counting
Now I am starting to get excited about my climb. I leave in two weeks and the reality is finally dawning on me. I am going to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro!! The tallest mountain in Africa. The questions start to mount.
Did I train enough?
Are my clothes going to be warm enough?
How will the altitude affect me?
Will [...]
Working Out
I have to devise a work out schedule to begin training for my climb. I work out currently, but hitting the weights isn’t going to help me trek up a 19,000 ft mountain.
I will probably hike Camelback Mountain 3x a week for starters.
