MT. KILIMANJARO Video – To the Roof of Africa
Aug 20, 2015
MT. KILIMANJARO
Video – To the Roof of Africa
Located in Tanzania in Eastern Africa
Highest mountain in Africa
Tallest free-standing mountain in the world, reaching 19,340 ft
“Kilimanjaro” is derived from Swahili; its translation is “Mountain of Greatness”
A great climb for all adventurers, and requires no technical training
Overview of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Travel Schedule
Depart US Arrive JRO, overnight in Moshi
6 day climb Shower,
Depart JRO, Arrive US next day
Aug 18 / Sept 8
Aug 19 / Sept 9
Aug 20 /Sept 10
Aug 26 / Sept 16
“Machame,” also known as the “The Whiskey Route”, is a great climb up the mountain’s face
6 day climb, offering more opportunity for acclimatization
Most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro
Designated campsites along the trail with basic outhouses
The Climb
Included in our trek:
Park fees ($680 per trekker) Airport transfer and hotel in Moshi
Camping fees Guides, porters, and cook fees
3 meals a day + snacks Camping equipment
Tanzania government taxes Certificate of successful completion
*~$1,180 per trekker
The ClimbRingo is a locally run, sociallyresponsible trekking companywith experience leading HBS groups
Day 1
Climb ScheduleDay 2 Day 3
Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Day 4• 9:30am –
Leave hotel
• 12 pm – Begin climb
• 5:30 pm – Arrive first camp
• 6:30am – Wake-up
• 9 am – Begin climb
• 1:30 pm – Arrive second camp
• 6:30am – Wake-up
• 9 am – Begin climb
• 2:00 pm – Arrive Camp 3 (3900 m)
• 2 – 5.30 pm – Acclimatization climb (4600 m)
• 6:30am – Wake-up
• 9:30 am – Begin climb
• 11:30 am – Baranku wall (4200 m)
• 1 pm – Karangu camp (3900 m)
• 2 - 5 pm – Acclimatization hike (to 4500 m)
• 7 am – Wake-up
• 9 am – Begin climb
• 2 pm – Barafu camp (4600 m)
• 2 – 4 pm – Acclimatization hike (4,800 m)
• 11 pm – Wake-up for climb
• 12 am – Begin Climb
• 8 am – Reach summit
• 11:30 am – Barafor camp
• 11:30 – 1:30 – nap
• 2 – 5 pm – Mveka (3,100 m)
• 6:30am – Wake-up
• 11:30 am – arrive back at gate
Footwear 2-4 pairs woolen socks & liner socks Gaiters (optional but helpful)
Clothing Shorts / t-shirts, thermal underwear
Outer Layers Windproof / waterproof jacket
Polar fleece Waterproof pants Heavy gloves, balaclava, winter hat
Climbing Equipment Cold weather sleeping bag Sleeping pad Daypack & larger pack Headlamp Nalgene / Camelbak water bottles Walking stick (optional but helpful)
Equipment
Worst case scenario…buying everything on this
list: ~$1,400
But you can rent for much cheaper from the Outdoors Club,
and consider borrowing from
friends!
*Detailed costs & REI links in Appendix
Three major ways to train for the trek:Run (faster, shorter runs and longer, slower
runs)Moderate strength trainingClimb nearby mountains to get exposure
Fitness Goals
Flights $1,600 (approximate)Climb1 $1,180Equipment up to $1400Visa fee $50 (non-US), $100 (US)Miscellaneous $600Total up to $4800
Tentative Budget
1 A 20% climb fee due during booking
AppendixItem
Price per item
Required quantity
Total cost Link
Water-resistant hiking boots $200.00
1 $200.00
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/706758Mens http://www.rei.com/product/780835
Woolen socks $12.00
4 $48.00 http://www.rei.com/product/638456
Liner socks $12.00
4 $48.00 http://www.rei.com/product/806483
Gaiters (OPTIONAL) $30.00
1 $30.00 http://www.rei.com/product/769568Shorts & t-shirts N/A N/A $0.00 N/ARegular underwear N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Thermal underwear (polypropylene) $32.00
1 $32.00
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/802289Mens http://www.rei.com/product/802275
Windproof / waterproof jacket (-10 to -25 deg. C) $250
1 $250.00
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801594Mens http://www.rei.com/product/801516
Polar fleece $100
1 $100.00 Womens http://www.rei.com/product/785277 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/785046
Waterproof pants $150
1 $150.00 Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801619Mens http://www.rei.com/product/785738
Heavy gloves $65
1 $65.00 Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801380Mens http://www.rei.com/product/786711
Balaclava $35
1 $35.00 http://www.rei.com/product/784560
Winter hat $30
1 $30.00 http://www.rei.com/product/703274
AppendixItem
Price per item
Required quantity
Total cost Link
Cold weather sleeping bag (sub-zero Celsius) $150
1 $150.00 http://www.rei.com/product/763629
Sleeping pad $100
1 $100.00 http://www.rei.com/product/778152
Daypack for layers / lunch (750 - 1000 cubic inches) $80
1 $80.00 http://www.rei.com/product/796242
Larger pack for clothing (carried by porters) N/A N/A $0.00 N/AHeadlamp + extra set of batteries $40.00
1 $40.00 http://www.rei.com/product/807913
Nalgene / Camelbak water bottles N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Walking stick / ski pole (OPTIONAL) $60.00
1 $60.00 http://www.rei.com/product/728693
Total Cost (if purchase all items) ~$1400