Summit night - yeah , that was something else - next level - breathe, step, breathe, step for several hours - got to stay absolutely focused in the moment and not allow the doubt demons even a second to get into your head 👊
I had extra toilet paper in my bag (not just the supplied TP), and an ingenious solution so I wouldn't have to leave the tent at night (soft, wide mouthed nalgene bottle. Simpler for guys) I also took a waayyyy over dimensioned sleeping bag. I slept all night, every night. Those were the smart things I managed to do. Agree with everything you say in this video. Sugared water freezes a bit later, about 5 degrees lower. What an experience :) ! Oh, yeah, and the porters are amazing. Super nice and wonderful, knowledgeable, and unbelievably tough
Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you enjoyed it. And the guides and porters are wonderful. The climb is nothing without them! Have a nice weekend:-)
The main reason for starting at midnight (like on any mountain) is that the scree you walk up is frozen and so does not move. Walking up scree which is not frozen means two steps forward and one slipping backwards.
Good tips and not just for Kilimanjaro. I've done a lot of 'uncomfortable' travel (I really enjoyed it, but it did often interfere with sleeping) including high altitude hiking (but not 19,000 feet 5800m) As soon as you get to a camp, or right after you eat, instead of hanging out, just go to bed, dark t shirt over your eyes, if you can't sleep just listen to an audiobook. One that has a lot of description which you've already read will help you fall asleep. I can lay in bed just daydreaming for hours. Then even if I can't sleep when I have to get up for a 3 am helm watch, or to begin the day's climb - I'll be rested even if I couldn't sleep. In my experience one of the most common and first signs of an altitude problem is inability to sleep, irritation, restlessness, frustration. (I was once really angry at the crappy pillow, mattress, noisy neighbors (occasional floor squeak). I just got from months of sailing where the boat catamaran was jumping like a rodeo bull and waves were slapping the bridge deck right under my bed. Slept like a baby. The best advice for climbing mountains comes from super climber ED Viesturs, he's climbed all the highest mountains in the world, "I can't climb a mountain, no one can, they're too big. But I can make it to that rock, and then I can make it to the next one..." And what you never want to admit to. Be competitive. I'm always trying to keep up with or pass someone else, this just keeps me moving. I don't really want to beat that person, it's not a race, there is no prize. If relying on the pettiness of human nature gets you to your goal? Why not? The way I think of this is other people set a standard that I should be able to match. Another less selfish way is to help others get up the trail.
You are so welcome. Hope your climb is a successful one! Feel free to reach out if you fancy climbing with Follow Alice! Check out our itineraries and departures here if you like: followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro
Wow. Great video, well-structured and the audio is top quality. The chaptering is excellent. Thanks a lot for this high-quality content and for the info and the tips and tricks! 🙌 thanks Amazing. 👍
Our pleasure James. If you are looking for a climb operator, feel free to check out our Kilimanjaro itineraries on our website: followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro Our team is always here to help and support you if necessary:)
Lots of great info, though a correction is needed on the powerbanks. A phone nowadays is usually 5000mah, not 2500mah. On top of that a 20.000mah powerbank wil only deliver around 14500 mah of useable output, as the 20.000 is measured at 3.7V instead of 5V and doesn't take losses into account. Therefore a 20.000 mah will charge your phone 2 times, maybe 3, which is FAR from the 6-8 referenced in the video.
I learned for my 2nd time when I instead took a 2 liter camelback tiny pack (against all advice that the tube will freeze) and a small 1 liter sack that I could tie to it when I had to carry my lunch. The pack is big enough for hat and gloves and a jacket can be looped through if necessary. On summit day, put this pack UNDER your down jacket and run the hose to near your mouth, it will not freeze and the hot water they fill it with will actually warm you. Snacks, camera and extra batteries can go in the jacket pockets, you want them there anyway to keep them warm.
In another video a guy said he blew air back down the camelback tube after drinking, so that there wasn’t any liquid to freeze in the tube. It seems like it could work. But your tired, oxygen deprived self, needs to remember to do this…. And you need enough puff
The other thing about batteries is they will lose life if they get cold.. so you will want to put spares somewhere snug inside your pack and not in any of your outer pockets.
I think it depends on oneself. I am headed out next 9 July. I have been doing various hikes twice a month since the year began and summited Mt. Kenya last week. I think it is good to have good physical fitness and altitude training to see how your body copes before heading to Kili.
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if we can help any further. We have departures running throughout the year if you're interested in climbing with Follow Alice: followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro Here to help:-)
Thank you for the video, it was very insightful. I'm planning to do the trip early November. Which route did you trek, I love the beautiful scenes on ice. I couldn't pick that up from the video???
So after watching this video I still don't know some really basic and kinda important things like: can you do it without a guide, if not, what is the cost of a guide, how long does it take to go up and down...
Thank you for this. All great questions! We should include these in our future videos. We answer all of these in our blog posts. There's just not enough time to touch on everything in a short video like this. Please feel free to go through the website for a more in-depth look.
Temperatures vary depending on the altitude. At lower altitudes it can be warm but It will always be very cold at the summit! Our blog article dives into this topic a little deeper: followalice.com/knowledge/best-time-to-climb-kilimanjaro Hope it helps:-)
Is there any way I could summit if I feel like I want to puke at 3,9km? When I ski at Cervinia/Zermatt I sleep around 1,5-2 but still feel extremely dizzy at 3,9. How much can climatization actually do?
Great question! Acclimatization is so important and makes a world of difference. We highly encourage anyone to take a longer route in order for their bodies to get used to the altitude.
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Summit night - yeah , that was something else - next level - breathe, step, breathe, step for several hours - got to stay absolutely focused in the moment and not allow the doubt demons even a second to get into your head 👊
What a great and informative video. Thank you. I'm climbing in August 2024 when I'll be 64.
Good luck! Let us know if we can help in any way. I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time:-)
You are highly welcomed
Best Wishes! 'Pole, Pole'! 👍👍
How was it?
I had extra toilet paper in my bag (not just the supplied TP), and an ingenious solution so I wouldn't have to leave the tent at night (soft, wide mouthed nalgene bottle. Simpler for guys)
I also took a waayyyy over dimensioned sleeping bag. I slept all night, every night.
Those were the smart things I managed to do. Agree with everything you say in this video.
Sugared water freezes a bit later, about 5 degrees lower.
What an experience :) !
Oh, yeah, and the porters are amazing. Super nice and wonderful, knowledgeable, and unbelievably tough
Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you enjoyed it. And the guides and porters are wonderful. The climb is nothing without them!
Have a nice weekend:-)
The main reason for starting at midnight (like on any mountain) is that the scree you walk up is frozen and so does not move. Walking up scree which is not frozen means two steps forward and one slipping backwards.
Thank you for this. It's a great point! Will definitely keep it in mind for our future content!
Good tips and not just for Kilimanjaro. I've done a lot of 'uncomfortable' travel (I really enjoyed it, but it did often interfere with sleeping) including high altitude hiking (but not 19,000 feet 5800m) As soon as you get to a camp, or right after you eat, instead of hanging out, just go to bed, dark t shirt over your eyes, if you can't sleep just listen to an audiobook. One that has a lot of description which you've already read will help you fall asleep. I can lay in bed just daydreaming for hours. Then even if I can't sleep when I have to get up for a 3 am helm watch, or to begin the day's climb - I'll be rested even if I couldn't sleep. In my experience one of the most common and first signs of an altitude problem is inability to sleep, irritation, restlessness, frustration. (I was once really angry at the crappy pillow, mattress, noisy neighbors (occasional floor squeak). I just got from months of sailing where the boat catamaran was jumping like a rodeo bull and waves were slapping the bridge deck right under my bed. Slept like a baby.
The best advice for climbing mountains comes from super climber ED Viesturs, he's climbed all the highest mountains in the world, "I can't climb a mountain, no one can, they're too big. But I can make it to that rock, and then I can make it to the next one..."
And what you never want to admit to. Be competitive. I'm always trying to keep up with or pass someone else, this just keeps me moving. I don't really want to beat that person, it's not a race, there is no prize. If relying on the pettiness of human nature gets you to your goal? Why not? The way I think of this is other people set a standard that I should be able to match. Another less selfish way is to help others get up the trail.
Thanks for your support and perspective:D
Your tips are very much appreciated 🤗👍🏿
You are so welcome. Hope your climb is a successful one!
Feel free to reach out if you fancy climbing with Follow Alice! Check out our itineraries and departures here if you like: followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro
So excited 🇹🇿
Very helpful information, thank you so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Did you take Diamox? I’m planning to go the Lemosho route this year and I will be taking it. But summit night sounds so intimidating 🙈
Wow. Great video, well-structured and the audio is top quality. The chaptering is excellent. Thanks a lot for this high-quality content and for the info and the tips and tricks! 🙌 thanks Amazing. 👍
Wow, so helpful!!
Thanks, hope it helps:-)
Excellent Video and Advice. Thank you!
Our pleasure James. If you are looking for a climb operator, feel free to check out our Kilimanjaro itineraries on our website: followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro
Our team is always here to help and support you if necessary:)
Lots of great info, though a correction is needed on the powerbanks. A phone nowadays is usually 5000mah, not 2500mah. On top of that a 20.000mah powerbank wil only deliver around 14500 mah of useable output, as the 20.000 is measured at 3.7V instead of 5V and doesn't take losses into account.
Therefore a 20.000 mah will charge your phone 2 times, maybe 3, which is FAR from the 6-8 referenced in the video.
amazing and wish I knew all of this beforehand :)
LOVE! So helpful. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Good advice right there. Kudos
Glad it could help!
Your humor is so subtle and hidden but I get it 😂 great video
I learned for my 2nd time when I instead took a 2 liter camelback tiny pack (against all advice that the tube will freeze) and a small 1 liter sack that I could tie to it when I had to carry my lunch. The pack is big enough for hat and gloves and a jacket can be looped through if necessary.
On summit day, put this pack UNDER your down jacket and run the hose to near your mouth, it will not freeze and the hot water they fill it with will actually warm you. Snacks, camera and extra batteries can go in the jacket pockets, you want them there anyway to keep them warm.
This is a great tip! Thanks for this!
In another video a guy said he blew air back down the camelback tube after drinking, so that there wasn’t any liquid to freeze in the tube. It seems like it could work. But your tired, oxygen deprived self, needs to remember to do this…. And you need enough puff
The other thing about batteries is they will lose life if they get cold.. so you will want to put spares somewhere snug inside your pack and not in any of your outer pockets.
Thanks, I can't wait !!!!
Have a wonderful time. Always here to help:-)
How and when did you start training?
I think it depends on oneself. I am headed out next 9 July. I have been doing various hikes twice a month since the year began and summited Mt. Kenya last week. I think it is good to have good physical fitness and altitude training to see how your body copes before heading to Kili.
@@sinzasmile2431wooow cool. Please share, did you summit?
Thank youuu!
You're welcome!
Great tips
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if we can help any further. We have departures running throughout the year if you're interested in climbing with Follow Alice:
followalice.com/adventure-trips/climb-kilimanjaro
Here to help:-)
Thank you!
Only a pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm ex forces so if there is food, eat. If you stop, sleep. And never pass a toilet.
Never stand when you can sit and never sit when you can lie down.
As ex air mobile assault i second that.
Thank you for the video, it was very insightful. I'm planning to do the trip early November. Which route did you trek, I love the beautiful scenes on ice. I couldn't pick that up from the video???
Hey, thanks for the support.
Lemosho Route:-) Some footage is from other routes too though!
@@FollowAlice Thank you.
Haha welcome to machame next time
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So after watching this video I still don't know some really basic and kinda important things like: can you do it without a guide, if not, what is the cost of a guide, how long does it take to go up and down...
Thank you for this. All great questions! We should include these in our future videos. We answer all of these in our blog posts. There's just not enough time to touch on everything in a short video like this. Please feel free to go through the website for a more in-depth look.
Hi, Alice, thanks for your sharing, I am going to do the climbing next week, as regards the temperature, how cold is it?
Temperatures vary depending on the altitude. At lower altitudes it can be warm but It will always be very cold at the summit!
Our blog article dives into this topic a little deeper:
followalice.com/knowledge/best-time-to-climb-kilimanjaro
Hope it helps:-)
Is there any way I could summit if I feel like I want to puke at 3,9km? When I ski at Cervinia/Zermatt I sleep around 1,5-2 but still feel extremely dizzy at 3,9. How much can climatization actually do?
Great question! Acclimatization is so important and makes a world of difference. We highly encourage anyone to take a longer route in order for their bodies to get used to the altitude.
17 days and counting
Fun fact. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest non American volcano.
Okay if you're that regular how about just go on a trip after the 28th or 35 days 😣
so how much do you tip? You didn't say. Is it like 10-15 dollars?
Hey 👋 Thanks for inquiring. All the prices are on our website along with lots of other useful information.