[pct-l] Mount Kilimanjaro

[Mike Welch]

I climbed it 2 years ago and took the" Whiskey Route" paying for an added day to acclimatize.  Most people who don't make it to the top don't because of altitude sickness. The last 4,000 foot climb is strenuous, but doable with proper acclimatization and strength.  Just take it slow.  I think the term was "pole pole", but I'd have to check my notes.  I'm in Idylwild right now completing Sections A&B of the PCT.  Communicate with me off line if you want any other info and when I get back to Alaska I'll check my folder of stuff.  It was a great adventure!  Mountain Mike  
On Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:56 AM, Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net> wrote:
  


Hi gang,
Karen (my wife) and I and some ski club members are planing a trip to 
Africa
this summer.
While in Africa, some members are considering adding climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro to our agenda.
At 19,340 feet that is one heck of a mountain.
I have been up Mt. Whitney at least twenty times but there is a big 
difference
between 14,496 feet and 19,340 feet.
I am not concerned about myself, but I am concerned about Karen.
She is in good shape at age 71, but not
 nearly as strong a hiker as I am.
Has anybody on this list climbed Kilimanjaro?
If yes, what is your opinion.

JMT Reinhold

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