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| To The Roof Of Africa |
| Mount Kilimanjaro Climb September 2008 |
| Coordinate 3° 4′ 33″ S, 37° 21′ 12″ E |
| Like the soundtrack for this page? "Anoma (I’m a Poor Man)" is a Swahili song about a man looking for meaning to life beyond physical existence. Purchase yours now by clicking below: Putumayo Africa CD |
| What began as a dream 2 years ago blossomed into a possibility last year and in September of this year will become a reality. Turning 40 in '07 presented me with a wonderful opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip, to do something I might not have thought myself capable of, to accomplish what will be one of the most exciting and certainly the most challenging thing I've ever done. If you're interested in finding out more about my journey feel free to click around. Also, visit my blog where I'll be sharing what's happening in my training as I physically prepare for my trip, my trials and errors of choosing what gear and clothing to take along and the struggles and challenges of how to spend 3 1/2 weeks in Africa while staying within my 33 lb weight limit. I mispoke earlier. THAT will certainly be the most challenging thing I've ever done! |
Kilimanjaro is topped by three dormant volcanic summits, Kibo (19,340 feet), Mawenzi, (16,896 feet), and Shira (13,140 feet). Its fabled glaciers, some of the very few on the African continent, are rapidly disappearing. Location: Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania Elevation: 19,340 feet First ascent: Hans Meyer, Germany & Ludwig Purtscheller, Austria, 1889 About the name: The derivation of "Kilimanjaro" is unknown, but it might come from two Swahili words, "Kilima" and "Njaro," which together mean "Shining Mountain." |
| Stacy's Suggested Links: http://www.go-kili.com/ http://www.kiliporters.org/index.htm http://www.koko.org/about/ http://www.stuffyourrucksack.com/ http://www.omnipeace.com/ |
| YOU TUBE LINKS: Johnny Clegg and Juluka music video: Kilimanjaro (1984) How did I ever miss this in the 80's? Altitude Sickness on the mountain...let's hope this doesn't happen to me! Kilimanjaro Video ... A great, short video...a must see! |
| Jim submitted this sweet article and photo to THE VAIL DAILY in honor of our 8th anniversary. He is absolutely my biggest supporter and I couldn't be more grateful to have found such a wonderful husband. |
| I can't imagine anything better than sharing the Kilimanjaro experience with a good friend. I met Abby in Colorado through the hiking club. I was instantly drawn to her warm, caring nature and her positive outlook on life. We have hiked many miles together and this summer plan to try a little backpacking. Though Abby insists she is "not a camper" she will have to spend 8 nights in a tent on Kili so better to practice a bit first. Abby's main concern: that her tiara might fall off and roll away during the night. Don't worry Abby, I have a plan that includes superglue and a stapler to ensure that won't happen. |
| Here I am "practicing" in the new tent my son-in-law Chad gave me (Thanks Chad!) and sleeping in my new Marmot Helium EQ 15 Degree Sleeping Bag that Jim gave me for Mother's Day. I've decided not to bring my new, cozy sleeping bag along to Kili since I'm so limited in weight. Instead I'll use the one Kiliwarriors provides in the rental package. I hope it's as comfy as mine! |
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