Kilimanjaro

No help with Kili I'm afraid but this might help you publicise your
event and help raise funds:

http://www.freewebsiteforcharity.com/

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"Graham Ingram" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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What a result ! Just been asked to join a company sponsored and paid
for expedition of 10 people to attempt to climb Kilimanjaro on Jan 23
to 30 next year. Not only is it a trip of a lifetime, paid for by the
company, I don't even have to use any of my holiday allowance to go !

We are of course doing this for a charity, The National Autistic
Society, and have targeted ourselves to raise £50,000 as a team before
we go. We have sponsors paying for all flights, hotels and porterage
etc so any money we raise goes straight to the NAS. Needless to say
should any of you kind people out there feel the need to part with
some pennies then feel free to email me to discuss how you can help.

On a personal note, I have dipped into numerous websites and got all
the blurb from them but as I am sure some of the group have already
achieved this then any personal tips, specially on how to cope with
the altitude will be more than gratefully received. Apart from one of
our group who has already summited Kili 3 times, I am the only other
person with any walking experience at all ( yes I know the others can
actually walk which is a good start !). We are going the "easy"
tourist or Coca Cola route so the actual daily distances and ascents
do not worry me too much although I am sure that the altitude will
have a very significant effect as my highest climb so far is Nevis.

So, any hints, tips, advice from those who have actually done the
climb, or attempted and failed, will be very useful.

Cheers
Graham

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All I can say is I envy you very much - it's one of the things I would most
like to do in life.
Hope you raise lots of cash for charity too.

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What a result ! Just been asked to join a company sponsored and paid
for expedition of 10 people to attempt to climb Kilimanjaro on Jan 23
to 30 next year. Not only is it a trip of a lifetime, paid for by the
company, I don't even have to use any of my holiday allowance to go !

Huh. I'm in the wrong job. :-(
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Graham Ingram said:

On a personal note, I have dipped into numerous websites and got all
the blurb from them but as I am sure some of the group have already
achieved this then any personal tips, specially on how to cope with
the altitude will be more than gratefully received. Apart from one of
our group who has already summited Kili 3 times, I am the only other
person with any walking experience at all ( yes I know the others can
actually walk which is a good start !). We are going the "easy"
tourist or Coca Cola route so the actual daily distances and ascents
do not worry me too much although I am sure that the altitude will
have a very significant effect as my highest climb so far is Nevis.

So, any hints, tips, advice from those who have actually done the
climb, or attempted and failed, will be very useful.

I climbed Kili in February via the Umbwe Ridge and Western Breach
routes. Even though our tour was for 12 days, we went to Mount Meru
first to help with acclimatisation, people were affected by the
altitude. The effects were fairly minor though. For me the altitude
just exacerbated problems I have normally, I sleep badly and I have a
very poor appetite.

There's an extended trip report on my website at:
http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

HTH

John D.
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John Dawson at home in Kendal, Cumbria.
Lake District Walks Web Pages: http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/
45 detailed walks, 300+ photographs, GPS data, Screen Saver
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John Dawson said:

http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

I am a big fan of your website and frequently use it as a reference for
walks in the LD, but I have to say that particular URL is mighty impressive.
Did you start from Wasdale or Windermere, and any suggestions for car
parking ? :-)

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John Laird said:

John Dawson said:

http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

I am a big fan of your website

As are a number of us here - we're honoured!

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On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:31:25 +0100, "Graham Ingram"
<[email hidden]> wrote:

I climbed Kili in February via the Umbwe Ridge and Western Breach
routes. Even though our tour was for 12 days, we went to Mount Meru
first to help with acclimatisation, people were affected by the
altitude. The effects were fairly minor though. For me the altitude
just exacerbated problems I have normally, I sleep badly and I have

a

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very poor appetite.

There's an extended trip report on my website at:
http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

Thanks John, great report and a very interesting site too.
The list of kit you took could be very useful, cheers!

Thanks for the response
Graham

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No help with Kili I'm afraid but this might help you publicise your
event and help raise funds:

http://www.freewebsiteforcharity.com/

Great stuff Dominic, thanks

Graham

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"Graham Ingram" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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All I can say is I envy you very much - it's one of the things I

would most

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like to do in life.
Hope you raise lots of cash for charity too.

I would love to say the charity was the main motivator but I have to
admit the chance to do this makes it impossible to say no ~ and yes
all stops will be pulled out to raise the £50K
Cheers
Graham

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What a result ! Just been asked to join a company sponsored and

paid

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for expedition of 10 people to attempt to climb Kilimanjaro on Jan

23

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to 30 next year. Not only is it a trip of a lifetime, paid for by

the

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company, I don't even have to use any of my holiday allowance to

go !

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Huh. I'm in the wrong job. :-(

I have to say I have been extremely lucky with overseas trips and
outdoor activities and teambuilds, Keeps the interest going all the
time

Graham

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John Laird said:

John Dawson said:

http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

I am a big fan of your website

As are a number of us here - we're honoured!

Creep!
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Fran said:

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John Laird said:

On 30 Jul 2004 00:32:05 -0500, John Dawson <[email hidden]> wrote:

>http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/

I am a big fan of your website

As are a number of us here - we're honoured!

Creep!

(-:

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..uk (Graham Ingram) said:

m but as I am sure some of the group have already
achieved this then any personal tips, specially on how to cope with
the altitude will be more than gratefully received.

pole pole as they say in Africa (slowly, slowly)
The trick is to never lose your 'aerobic balance', i.e. Never exert
yourself in such a way that you get out or breath or have to stop and
catch your breath. Never.
I have found this very successful on plenty of high climbs.
The African guides will go very slow. just follow them and let them set
the pace. Then altitude gets easy!
We swore our guide had tied his shoes together on the summit day, he was
going so slowly. But at that pace we would all make it fine.
Of course, bring extra warm clothes so you can stand around in the cold
while moving slowly! it is cold on Kili before dawn! (-10C)
so tip two in bring warm hat and gloves and an extra fleece.
and finally, be as aerobically fit as you can before you start so you
muscles are as efficient as possible.
and drink lots of water so you body has all the fluid it needs to adapt.

And I found that drinking whisky on the summit was a bad idea.
cheers,
Rob