On the 5th Feb I will be leaving for Tanzania to attempt to climb Kilimanjaro

On the 5th Feb I will be leaving for Tanzania to attempt to climb Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world. At nearly 20,000 feet Kilimanjaro is one of the new seven wonders of the world and I can't wait! Please follow my progress here as I climb up the mountain and hopefully reach the top on Friday 12th February. Wish me luck !!!!

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Getting ready for Summit




Today has been another very tough day and I am quite exaughsted! We are at base camp which is at 4.600m and it is freezing cold. We are all very tired.

Sadly we have lost the first member of our group as Steve (he is an accomplished Iron Man...) has had to descend feeling unwell with altitude sickness. It just gooes to show....the mountain takes no prisoners and being fit is only part of the story.

As for me I just want this over with now. I remain focused but I am tired and cold and I need tonight to come and go quickly.

The group are likely to split into three on the summit climb. Even though I was extremely fit when I left the UK, the effort expended to get this far means I will deliberately go in the slowest group.

I am so very proud of myself for even getting this far - this is one tough challenge and anyone that doesn't think so is welcome to come and try.

Must sleep now as we kick off the big event at 9pm UK time tonight.
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  1. Unknown12 February 2010 at 18:38

    Well Done Charlie !! Take Care on the way down
    Love Bill & Donna xx

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