We arranged ourselves into a single-file line, having to remember who was in front and behind us. I was at the back positioned behind JD wearing his pink unicorn onesie. The air was still and the temperatures warmer that I…
It was another bitterly cold night on the mountain. I suppose at this point I shouldn’t be surprised anymore. But I’m realizing how unprepared for the cold I am. I didn’t sleep very well because of it. My mind was…
We’re officially at the halfway point of our entire climb! Today marks the beginning of the 2nd half of our trek and things are only getting tougher. This is also the point where the Umbwe and Machame routes intersect with…
If you’re doing any serious multi-day trekking or winter camping then one of the most important items to invest in is a good sleeping bag. On my recent trip up Kilimanjaro, I knew I had to make sure that I’d…
Day 4 on Kilimanjaro’s 8-day Lemosho Route is the second hardest day of the trek. Right out of camp, it’s a solid steady incline all the way to the lunch stop at a spot called Lava Tower. It’s on this…