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Anyone climbed Kilimanjaro?

Old 03-24-2010, 06:35 PM
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Default Anyone climbed Kilimanjaro?

Just wondering if anyone has ever gone to Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro? My wife and are are headed over there in December.
Old 03-25-2010, 02:27 AM
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are you sure that december is the right time(maybe march or july)but you know better...
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I know december isnt the best time to go but I dont think it is a bad time (it will be summer there). It was the only time my wife could get the time off work since we are going over christmas and new years.
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I'm insanely jealous...never been, would love to go though...

We'll need a full report!
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A buddy of mine went last year with his daughter. They had a good time and also made it to the top. Pm me and I will put you in touch.
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I did it back a few years ago...summited right at sunrise on Christmas morning. It's a great time to go...the weather should be perfect!

http://theglobalguy.com/world-travel...tmas-in-africa
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i climbed it last july, we took the second to hardest trail, i forgot the name. Best trip i have ever taken. ever! 9 days on the mountain, slept at 1900 feet!!
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Originally Posted by theglobalguy
I did it back a few years ago...summited right at sunrise on Christmas morning. It's a great time to go...the weather should be perfect!

http://theglobalguy.com/world-travel...tmas-in-africa
Read your story......right on. Thanks...!!!
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I'd love to ascend the majors on each continent.
My wife thinks I'm nuts.

I see a tree, cliff, wall, or mountain and want to climb it.
It's a compulsion that's still alive and well after 41 years on this planet.

Fuji this summer.
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Originally Posted by sixt7gt350
I'd love to ascend the majors on each continent.
My wife thinks I'm nuts.

I see a tree, cliff, wall, or mountain and want to climb it.
It's a compulsion that's still alive and well after 41 years on this planet.

Fuji this summer.
Yup.......I plan on doing a sheep hunt this Aug. if I can get in shape. Even when I was young it pretty much maxed me out. Want to try it at least one more time before I can't anymore....

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