Rob & Ali's Kilimanjaro Hiking Challenge - an update

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Rob and Ali both succeeded in their attempt to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

They set off on 9 October 2010 as part of a 33-strong team to tackle Africa's highest peak, which stands at 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level.

 

The team spent five days camping and trekking through rain forest, moorland and high desert before they started the final assault at midnight on day five, climbing for nine hours to reach Kilimanjaro’s summit.

 

"It was cold, very dark, extremely steep and difficult underfoot and the effects of high altitude meant that each step was a huge effort. When we eventually got to the top we were exhausted, our water had frozen and we had another  three hours' descent to look forward to but the feeling was total exhilaration” said Alison.

 

31 of the 33-strong team successfully reached the summit and Rob added “The camaraderie that formed among us on that climb was unbelievable.  When the going got tough or a low point struck the team would be willing one another to go on.  It is that experience that will remain with me for a long time”.

 

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