Training – W9/2020 Back home and back to training
I was full of energy to go running and to the gym after I got back from Kili. I thought I could just return to …
Training – W8/2020 Summit day and downhill
Second week was more trekking again up and down. We reached the highest altitude to everyone and also went almost 2000 meters down to get …
Kilimanjaro – Day 5/10 – Second cave to Third cave camp
We woke up a bit later about 30 minutes, but I was already up with the birds like usual. Sun was rising and it’s beams …
Kilimanjaro – Day 4/10 – Simba camp to Second cave camp
We all had our own private “hotel rooms”. My tent number was 9. I slept otherwise well but had to wake up a few times …
Training – W7/2020 Trekking, trekking and trekking
The amount of trekking we did was admirable and not just in kilometers but in altitude. I was surprised how much more calories you consume …
Training – W6/2020 Last week training
Last week of training before Kili. Not that I can make any changes anymore but wanted to train a bit more since when in Kili …
Kilimanjaro – Day 3/10 – From Rongai gate to Simba camp
Woke up 7 am before the alarm. I had everything organized already so quick “last” shower (there are no showers on the mountain except downhill …
Kilimanjaro – Day 2/10 – Sunshine and getting the kit ready
I slept well. Really well although it was a bit hot and humid. Temperature was around +31 degrees Celsius so about 30 more than back …
Training – W5/2020 Easy training and waiting
Last week before heading out to the unknown… Not much training or much else but just waiting. Very quick post to say I went for …
KIlimanjaro – Day 1/10 – Travel day
I woke up at 5 am and managed to eat even some breakfast before my taxi arrived. Everything went smooth and I was at the …
