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As you can see from the photos this is about 3 guys built the "wrong shape" Kurt, Chris and Mike trying to do the "right stuff" and raise some much needed funds for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Trust. lincairambulance@btconnect.com
This will be a journey and a challenge for us given that we are not the youngest, slimmest, fittest and best preserved specimens on the planet. But we have big hearts and plenty of determination and will be giving it 100%.
Our challenge starts on the 22nd January when we give up our nice warm beds and our 200m journey to the local..lol.
The biggest fear for us all is not the freezing temperatures on the gut busting trekking (although that is not something we are looking forward to..lol) it is our bodies ability to deal with altitude.... or altitude mountain sickness as it is referred too. However we have doctors on hand to constantly check up on us and to stop our friends and families at home worrying.... Well here are a few notes on the days that lie ahead.
The challenge......
Kilimanjaro – the Worlds highest free-standing mountain – join our ultimate trekking Challenge to the “Roof of Africa”
Standing at an impressive 5,895m over the African plains, Mt Kilimanjaro is one of Africa’s best sights and on reaching the summit of Uruhu Peak, well; you will have just summated the Worlds highest free-standing mountain and also, bagged one of the Worlds Seven Highest Summits.
This challenging trek follows the much less trodden Lemosho Glades route and is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in Africa.
You will trek through near enough every eco-system known to man – this is a very exciting wilderness route which is being used to avoid overcrowding on the more trodden Machame Route. We’re sure this Challenge will leave you with an amazing sense of accomplishment – so, don your trekking boots and join us on this ultimate trek of a lifetime!
The Itinerary...
Day 1 – Depart the on your overnight flight to Nairobi.
Day 2 – We arrive in Nairobi and then transfer to Arusha.
Day 3 - Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa: We start trekking through the rain forest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite (2,800m).
Day 4 - Mti Mkubwa to Shira Cave 1: We cross dense rain forest, onto Shira Cave (3,500m), where we camp.
Day 5 - Shira Cave 1 to Shira Hut 2: We cross the Shira Plateau and the Shira Cathedral towards Shira Hut. Overnight Camping at Shire Hut 2 (3,800m)
Day 6 - Shira Hut 2 to Barranco Hut/Camp: We continue climbing passing through the Lava Tower on our way to Barranco Hut (3,900m).
Day 7 - Barranco Hut/Camp to Karanga Valley: We continue trekking and overcome the volcanic rock barrier, locally known at the Barranco Wall, before descending to Karanga Valley (4,100m).
Day 8 - Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut: we follow the trail up to Barafu Hut (4,600m).
Day 9 - Barafu Hut to UHURU PEAK 5,895m – Summit Day!: After some very early tea and biscuits, your climb continues to reach Uhuru peak at 5,895m, the highest point in Africa! After witnessing the spectacular sunrise we then descend to Millennium Camp.
Day 10 - Millenium Camp to Mweka Gate: Descend to Mweka gate, and transfer back to Arusha for our celebratory dinner!
Day 11 – Transfer to the Airport for our flight back to the UK.
Day 12 – Arrive UK
You can hopefully (if we get the technology right) follow our exploits on twitter... the account is http://twitter.com/3gowalkabout
Big thanks to all of those kind enough to put thier hand in thier pockets to support us and help this good cause.
May none of you need the service they provide, but if you do may it be supported enough to be there in your need.
Kurt, Mike and Chirs
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