Preparing For Kili!!
Preparing For Kili!!
Preparing For Kili!!
For successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, it is imperative that you prepare well, physically and mentally. You need to get apprised of the challenges Kilimanjaro would put before you. After all, the grand mountain would not let you conquer it easily.
Begin preparations for climbing Kilimanjaro by watching a movie.
Wait...before you rush to your nearest theatre...let me clarify that I am talking about certain Kilimanjaro movies which would be quite useful for the trekkers planning to reach the roof of Africa, which Kilimanjaro is. Such a movie would give you a fair idea what to expect on the mountain. It will help you prepare yourselves mentally for the trek which, as any experienced trekker would suggest, is most important for any mountaineering expedition.
'To The Roof of Africa', a trekking movie on Kilimanjaro, is quite a favorite with the trekkers. However, it is not the only one. 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro', 'Summit on the Summit' and 'In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro' are some other such movies. You could also watch video clips on Kilimanjaro. A few of these might not provide you any real insight into the actual expedition but nevertheless, they would provide you a glimpse of Kilimanjaro and, as said previously, prepare you mentally. The mental preparation would help you face the actual challenges of climbing the mountain.
Now, you have to prepare yourselves physically as well. Proper mountaineering training lets you gain fitness, endurance, flexibility, strength, and last but not the least, skills. You need to get a medical checkup done to get aware of your physical condition. Then chalk out a physical preparation programme for yourselves with the help of an experienced mountaineer. Begin with some physical exercises to make your muscles more flexible. Then come breathing exercises to enhance your breathing capacity. Physical activities like running, stepping, swimming and bicycling would increase your cardiovascular stamina and level of endurance.
Thereafter, you need to gear yourselves for actual mountaineering. Choose a rocky local site to learn and practise your skills as a mountaineer. Actual mountaineering training involves negotiating rocks; traveling over talus, scree, or boulder fields; crossing streams; maneuvering through dense brush; and covering variety of terrain. For conquering Kilimanjaro, you also need to learn to tackle hard snow and glacial terrain. You would learn to use ropes, axe, protection and harness to reach a summit.
For a successful mountaineering expedition, you need to plan your trip as well. However, in Kilimanjaro expedition, you would be expectedly taking assistance from a local trek operator. Ask your operator to send you the details of the trek so that you can prepare accordingly. It is important to have a clear idea of trek. Kilimanjaro treks are usually of six to seven days. You need to tackle various kind of habitats in the trek such as rainforest, moorland, semi-desert, Alpine desert and Arctic terrain. Be prepared mentally and physically to tackle all these obstacles.
Logistics is an integral part of any expedition. You need to spend some time stocking up on thermals, light-weight and mid-weight fleeces, day packs, etc. As for the clothes, you need to take garments of moisture-wicking fabric. Tight, think sock liners would be needed to prevent blisters. Light gloves and synthetic arm-warmers would be useful. Accessories needed include sunglasses, hiking boots, waterproof backpack cover, water bottle and pee bottle. As for other equipment, you need not worry, as it would be provided by Mount Kilimanjaro trek organizer. And last, apply for your visa in time. It is necessary, mate!
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