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Equip
yourself and pack appropriately
An essential part of your preparation will be to ensure that you are well equipped for the entire climb and especially your summit attempt. Remember that you will be on the mountain for at least 5 or 6 days. You need to take enough clothing, especially socks to last for this period. Due to frequent rainfall as well as numerous streams on the routes, it is advisable to individually pack items in your bag in plastic bags to protect dry clothes from wet ones. Click here for a complete packing list. |
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| The most critical items are waterproof hiking boots, a sub-zero sleeping bag, a headlamp (with extra batteries), and a good outer jacket. Your jacket should be relatively windproof and waterproof, warm enough for -10 to -25 degrees Celsius temperatures, and yet still 'breathable'. | |
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Try
to avoid particularly tight fitting clothing or underwear as it
will hamper circulation, causing either cold or discomfort. A
balaclava is a must to protect your face against cold, wind, sun
and snow. A walking stick/ski pole is similarly useful, especially
on the descent. Other clothing like shorts, sweaters and T-shirts
are strongly recommended, especially for the first few days when
day temperatures are still high.
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The
only way to ensure that you are dressed warmly is to follow
the principal of wearing the correct clothing layers, starting
from against the body. A common mistake made by climbers is
to wear almost everything they have and to start off with cotton
against the skin. Cotton absorbs moisture perfectly, and moisture
trapped against the skin will result in a definite lowering
of the body temperature, which could even lead to hypothermia.
It is therefore very important to use proper thermal underwear
with "wicking" properties (a fabric which has the ability to
draw moisture away from the body) and thus enabling it to evaporate
to the outside. The middle layer should provide the insulation
and a product like polar fleece will be adequate in this regard.
The outer layer should be a jacket as described above. Short
of altitude and physical exertion, cold is one of the most serious
obstacles when attempting to summit Kilimanjaro.
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It is
important that your body is adequately prepared for the physical
challenges of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is thus important that you
assess your own condition and train accordingly. In general, the
fitter you are, the easier it will be for you to handle the rigors
of the trek. A well-rounded training program would include strength
training, aerobic cross training, and hiking (ideally at high
altitude but not necessary).
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You should
be aware of the health risks associated with travel to Tanzania
and with attempting the climb. Two primary concerns are malaria
and altitude sickness. Malaria occurs below 1800 meters. You should
consult with your doctor to find the right prophylactic treatment
for you. Altitude sickness occurs because oxygen thins as you
climb. Every individual reacts differently to this change and
unfortunately, altitude sickness is impossible to predict. It
can however result in very serious health complications if not
recognized early enough. Again, please consult with your doctor
to understand the signs of altitude sickness.
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