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Thank you everyone for your support and sponsorship. I climbed Kilimanjaro and reached the top on 1st March 2010.
In Feburary 2010 I am attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
I have been training in preparation for the climb and am climbing Mount Snowdon on 12th December to get a feel for what it might be like (even if it is only about a fifth of the size!)
I am self funding the trip which means all money donated goes directly to Demelza.
Demelza is a charity providing hospice care for over 450 children with life limiting illnesses and their familes across Kent, East Sussex and South London. They provide care at the eight bedded hospice in Sittingbourne and also provide care at home.
Demelza rely almost entirely on voluntary contributions so all donations are welcome.
At 19,340 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is 's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain. On February 22nd, I'll be raising money for this fantastic charity by travelling to and attempting to make the trek to the dominating with my friend Lee Climpson. Below is an overview of our itinerary:
24/02 Day 1
Arrive at hotel in at 10:30pm.
25/02 Day 2
Drive to Marangu Gate. Walk through the rain forest to Mandara hut (4 hour hike, 2743m).
26/02 Day 3
Leave the forest and cross open moor land to Horombo hut (5 hour hike, 3760m).
27/02 Day 4
Rest and acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut. Day walk to Zebra Rocks or to Mawenzi Hut.
28/02 Day 5
Walk through moorland then across The Saddle to Kibo hut (5 hour hike, 4730m)
01/03 Day 6
Very early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman's Point (5 hour hike, 5681m), continue to Uhuru Peak (1 hour, 30min hike, 5895m). Descend to Kibo Hut for lunch and a rest before descending to Horombo hut (about 13 hour total walking time).
02/03 Day 7
Descend to Marangu gate (5 hours). Drive back to the hotel.
03/03 Day 8
Depart for .
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