As I was going through my injury, I thought about what would have happened with a local guide service with no western leadership. Perhaps it would have been fine but I felt well cared for going through my ordeal having an IMG by my side at all times. Q: How did they perform? A: Very, very well. Eben Reckord was our IMG guide and he showed his experience and skills throughout the climb.
Q: I understand you were injured on the descent. What happened? A: I twisted my right ankle just below the Barufu camp at 15,' as we were descending from our summit.
It was very painful and extremely swollen so much so that I could not walk on my own. Under the leadership of Eben, the local guides and porters hand carried me down almost 9,' in a modified gurney on a single wheel. It was an amazing feat of physical strength and determination. I went to the hospital in Moshi where I had good care from the doctors. An x-ray determined no broken bones and I was released. It healed after a few days and I am eternally grateful to Eben, IMG and the porters for looking after me.
Q: Which route did you take? A: We climbed the Machame route that starts in the jungle and goes through five microclimates to the summit. The trail was mostly smooth and well worn.
There was a bit of mud in the beginning so I appreciated having gators. The most interesting or difficult section depending on your experience was on the Baranco Wall where we did some moderate rock scrambling, otherwise the entire route to the summit and down was very straightforward and similar to a Colorado 14er. Q: And the summit? A: Seeing the famous Kilimanjaro sign was exciting. The summit is extremely large as it is basically the crater of the volcano.
You step on the crater rim at Stella point but the high point is marked with a sign a bit further along the crater rim taking from 15 to 30 minutes to get there. There is another spot reported to be 5 feet higher than the sign marked with a weird iron cross matrix just beyond the sign.
Along with Eben and teammate Brook, we went there just to be sure we tagged it. Also, the glaciers were inspiring even though it was clear they were melting rapidly. Q: How long did the summit push take? A: It took about 7 hours to reach the summit at a very steady pace and 2 to get back to Barufu camp at 15,'. I spent 1. Q: What kind of weather conditions did you have?
A: My mid September climb was warm and rainy. It was very warm during the first few days then it gradually got colder we gained altitude. Kilimanjaro elevation falls in comparison to the other Seven Summits of the world , check these numbers: Mount Everest 29, feet Aconcagua 22, ft Denali 20, ft Mount Kilimanjaro 19, ft Mount Elbrus 15, ft Mount Vinson 16, ft Puncak Jaya 16, ft Even though hikers scared of heights may be hesitant to take on the quest, reaching the summit is actually considered the easiest of all seven.
Kilimanjaro is not an active volcano. There are seven official climbing routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro has almost every type of ecosystem.
Wildlife and animal lovers are in for a treat. If you want to see snow-capped peaks, you better book your trip NOW. Impressive Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Records Though Mount Kilimanjaro can be dangerous, determination and the right planning can lead to a safe, life-changing experience. Kilimanjaro has tasted blood. Record-breakers have been drawn to Uluru Peaks for years.
And the records for climbing Kilimanjaro are so impressive they may inspire you and your friends to awaken your own inner greatness: The first Mount Kilimanjaro climb occurred in but the summit remained unconquered until Hans Meyer, a German geologist; Ludwig Purtscheller, an Austrian mountaineer and teacher; and a local named Lauwo became the first people to reach Uhuru Peak in October The fastest climb was made by a Swiss-Ecuadorian mountain runner and guide named Karl Egloff.
He completed the ascent and the descent in 6 hours and 42 minutes in August Cash was just seven years old when he reached the peak. His brother, Quinn, was Though park rules say children under 10 are not allowed to climb Kilimanjaro, exceptions are made for certain kids with hiking experience.
The oldest hiker to reach Uhuru Peak is Angela Vorobeva, who was years and days old when she climbed her way to victory. Bonus record : During May , Pizza Hut wanted to set an official Guinness World Record for delivering pizza to the highest altitude on land so they sent a pizza to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Many people with disabilities have conquered Kilimanjaro. Ann Curry, Today Show host and journalist, attempted to hike Kilimanjaro.
A group of celebrities successfully climbed Kilimanjaro for charity. Each year, one can expect six to seven climbers to die on the mountain. Compared to other major mountain chains, Mt. Kilimanjaro is remarkably safe. Statistics show that there is only a 0. Around 30, people climb Mount Kilimanjaro every year.
Kilimanjaro summit is roughly the same elevation as Mount Everest Base Camp. If you were to use it to help you summit Mount Kilimanjaro then you risk masking the symptoms of altitude sickness, as well as interrupting the natural adaptation process.
Compared to other mountains or volcanoes of its size, yes. This is one of the only mountains of its size that does not require full climbing skills to get to its highest levels. Most climbing experts agree that almost anyone in reasonably good health can climb this mountain, even if they have not been trained in rock climbing. That is not something people can say about other peaks of its height. With most other mountains, people usually die because of falling from the cliffs.
Mount Kilimanjaro is different than other mountains of similar sizes since you do not need to climb to reach the top of the mountain. However, there still is a significant health risk with Kilimanjaro—the altitude. The most common problems people experience while climbing include:. This includes finding a guide who understands how to avoid AMS and treat it if symptoms start to occur. Doing your research can help with finding a qualified guide.
Aside from picking an excellent guide, there are other preventative measures you can take, including:. The best way to find a guide you can trust is through research. A good guide company will have years of experience, rave reviews from fellow travelers, and will be happy to bring medical equipment along for the trip.
References and reputation matter more than a price tag. It is better to be safe than to be sorry. Approximately ten people who attempt to climb Kilimanjaro die every year due to AMS, hypothermia, dehydration, or a mixture of these factors. Have There Been Deaths on Mt. Is Mt. Kilimanjaro Safe to Climb?
Is Mount Kilimanjaro Easy to Climb? The most common problems people experience while climbing include: Dehydration.
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