I am beginning to get the names of friends and friends of friends who have made this climb. When I contact these people, these are the things that I want to remember to ask them:
What time of year did you go?
What route did you take?
What outfitter did you use?
How did you train and was it enough?
What was your experience with altitude sickness?
What are the 2 or 3 most important things that I should know about preparing for and making this climb?
What was the worst part of your experience?
Why was this climb special?
Was it worth it?
Would another climb have been preferable?
Did you take any other trip in conjunction with the climb?
Have I forgotten anything?
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What time of year did you go? - September
ReplyDeleteWhat route did you take?- Macheme
What outfitter did you use? - IMG International Mountain Guides (Craig Van Hoyu and Phil Ershler)
How did you train and was it enough? - Put on a light pack and climb stairs, hills, mountians, whatever. you need to do one long climb per week minimum (4+ hours), 2 is better. Also, weight train to strengthen your lower back. You train to get as fit as possible. The fitter you are, the more fun you will have. Unfit people spend 6+ hours per day looking down at their feet. not a very good time.
What was your experience with altitude sickness?- None, but one person in my party got HAPE. blacked out, foaming at the mouth. not good.
What are the 2 or 3 most important things that I should know about preparing for and making this climb? - Its High and long. Your pack will be light. Dont overpack, however. Bring food you enjoy, because your taste buds will get screwed up at altitude.
What was the worst part of your experience? - Long van trips. the roads to and from Kili suck!
Why was this climb special? - most amazing experience of my life. If you dont get there quick and see the snow, you are missing something special.
Was it worth it? - see above. YES!
Would another climb have been preferable? - I have done others. this one is special. Glaciated climbs are much less social.
Did you take any other trip in conjunction with the climb? - yes. Safari in the Ngorogoro Crater. If you do a safari, try and stay at a Serena Hotel. they are beautiful.
Good Luck! Jeff L.