Climbing Kili 2012

MT. KILIMANJARO

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OverviewTravel ScheduleThe ClimbEquipmentFitness / PreparationTentative Budget

Agenda

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


Agenda

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


Agenda

“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



• 2:00 pm – Arrive Camp 3 (3900 m)

• 2 – 5.30 pm – Acclimatization climb (4600 m)


• 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


• 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)


• 11:30 am – arrive back at gate

Climb Route


Agenda

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


Agenda

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


Agenda

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


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


Windproof / waterproof jacket (-10 to -25 deg. C) $250

1 $250.00


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


Winter hat $30


http://www.rei.com/product/706758























AppendixItem

Price per item

Required quantity

Total cost Link

Cold weather sleeping bag (sub-zero Celsius) $150


Sleeping pad $100


Daypack for layers / lunch (750 - 1000 cubic inches) $80


Larger pack for clothing (carried by porters) N/A N/A $0.00 N/AHeadlamp + extra set of batteries $40.00


Nalgene / Camelbak water bottles N/A N/A $0.00 N/A

Walking stick / ski pole (OPTIONAL) $60.00


Total Cost (if purchase all items) ~$1400






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