http://www.threedegreessouth.com My experiences climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:47:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are numerous gear lists that are for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Some are quite complicated and some are quite basic. On mountains - especially Kilimanjaro - it's good to air on the side of safety, and bringing a little of everything. Recently one of my clients sent me this master gear ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/kilimanjaro-gear-list-master-list/ Karen Valenti of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project provided me with this information about her project in Tanzania. The International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is promoting responsible and sustainable connections between travelers and the people of developing mountain regions of the world.  IMEC ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/porters-of-kilimanjaro/ Here is a great stock photo of Karanga Camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Karanga Camp is typically Day 4 or Day 5 on the Machame or Lemosho Route. Sometimes hikers skip Karanga Camp - and hike from Baranco Camp to Barafu Camp to shorten their time on the mountain - and ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/karanga-camp/ Here is a Kilimanjaro training program that someone sent me as they prepared to climb Africa's highest mountain. There are a number of things I like about this program. First, it’s extremely consistent – meaning he is training on a regular basis. Second, it includes elevation gain, which is key for ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/kilimanjaro-training-outline/ This is the classic picture of Kilimanjaro from Moshi or somewhere in the villages below.  The mountain typically shows itself early in the morning and late the evening. Through much of the year, the mountain is hidden by clouds during the day. http://www.threedegreessouth.com/classic-kilimanjaro-picture/ Drinking significant amounts of water while climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the keys to a successful summit. Most people drink 3 to 6 liters of water per day. The trick is making sure that you are drinking clean, safe water. Ideally the best combination to ensure clean water is water purification ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/water-treatment-on-kilimanjaro/ Although this is not on Mt. Kilimanjaro, it is a good video to watch, which illustrates what to expect, and what to do, with altitude sickness - a common occurrence on the mountain. http://www.threedegreessouth.com/altitude-sickness/ There are numerous airlines that service East Africa - the hub for people climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro - and there are numerous airports each with different advantages and disadvantages. Before you determine which airport, you should ask yourself these three questions: Are you looking for the cheapest possible option? Do you have lots ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/flights-to-tanzania-kenya-and-east-africa/ When you climb Kilimanjaro with an outfitter, you will typically receive three meals per day. The meals are what you would expect on the mountain - high in carbs, with wonderful vegetables and fruit. There is not loads of protein available, except the first few days when you have fresh ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/meals-on-kilimanjaro/ People often ask me, how do you start planning an adventure trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro? To them, it seems like such a daunting task, with countless variables and things to consider. Each person has a unique way they go about planning a trip, but I have developed a check list ... http://www.threedegreessouth.com/how-to-plan-your-kilimanjaro-climb/