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Lol! Yeah, the no booze thing is going to be tough too. It will be good for me…No booze and regular exercise should put the pooping on regular schedule. Try for early morning![]()
Lol! Yeah, the no booze thing is going to be tough too. It will be good for me…No booze and regular exercise should put the pooping on regular schedule. Try for early morning![]()
Climb Pike's Peak. Or just drive it. 14,115 feet of mountain goodness. The view is amazing. I'm betting your view will be fantastic.I live in Prescott Arizona - which is at 5200 ft. There are a few good hiking mountains around that go to 6500 and one that goes to 7500. I’ve been doing those daily, and it’s amazing the difference from a few months ago.Can't wait to follow along.
As for training, one thing I would recommend is walking a lot of steep hills and stuff.
That’s a far cry from 19,341 feet, but at least it’s something!
Totally!! It has already received snow this last week and looks amazing this morning. Even though I have lived here all my life, when we go up there, you can feel the altitude change. I can't image the feeling at 19K.Climb Pike's Peak. Or just drive it. 14,115 feet of mountain goodness. The view is amazing. I'm betting your view will be fantastic.I live in Prescott Arizona - which is at 5200 ft. There are a few good hiking mountains around that go to 6500 and one that goes to 7500. I’ve been doing those daily, and it’s amazing the difference from a few months ago.Can't wait to follow along.
As for training, one thing I would recommend is walking a lot of steep hills and stuff.
That’s a far cry from 19,341 feet, but at least it’s something!
4 mile high club?I leave Friday for Tanzania. I arrive at 7 AM Sunday, and the climb starts Tuesday AM. Cell coverage will be spotty, but I’ll post if I can.
I found out that there’s only 3 of us in my group. Me. And… two others, 38 and 41 female friends - one from the US and one from from the Netherlands.
So…
I leave Friday for Tanzania. I arrive at 7 AM Sunday, and the climb starts Tuesday AM. Cell coverage will be spotty, but I’ll post if I can.
I found out that there’s only 3 of us in my group. Me. And… two others, 38 and 41 female friends - one from the US and one from from the Netherlands.
So…
This is awesome. Best to you and the group.I leave Friday for Tanzania. I arrive at 7 AM Sunday, and the climb starts Tuesday AM. Cell coverage will be spotty, but I’ll post if I can.
I found out that there’s only 3 of us in my group. Me. And… two others, 38 and 41 female friends - one from the US and one from from the Netherlands.
So…
Please do us all the ultimate favor and PM @shuke from the top of mountain.I leave Friday for Tanzania. I arrive at 7 AM Sunday, and the climb starts Tuesday AM. Cell coverage will be spotty, but I’ll post if I can.
I found out that there’s only 3 of us in my group. Me. And… two others, 38 and 41 female friends - one from the US and one from from the Netherlands.
So…
Facts! Tell ‘em we said so. Should make you look worldlyI leave Friday for Tanzania. I arrive at 7 AM Sunday, and the climb starts Tuesday AM. Cell coverage will be spotty, but I’ll post if I can.
I found out that there’s only 3 of us in my group. Me. And… two others, 38 and 41 female friends - one from the US and one from from the Netherlands.
So…
Good luck dude - remind them when you huddle for warmth that doing so naked is best way to keep warm.
I’m bringing a Kutta flag to hold at the topKutta Tech shirt amongst the packed items? Good luck...should be a great adventure!
They give you preset amounts and encourage you not to go over it, so I’m good there. Luckily. I agree.I'd be stressing about how much to tip the porters.
I got a folding metal one - hoping I don’t need to use it!Which poop shovel did you choose? You better get regular.![]()
That’s so freaking cool!! Thanks for the tip.Good luck Kutta.
I climbed Kilimanjaro in 2011 or 2012.
The hike/walk to the pre-summit camp is pretty straightforward.
The ascent to the to the peak was a lot more taxing and difficult than I anticipated.
Force yourself to go to bed as early as you can that evening (6pm?) to get at least a few hours of sleep prior to your midnight departure for the final summit push.
The walk down from the summit all the way to the park exit was also a lot more difficult than you would think.
Enjoy!
Yes, but maintain your vigilance, as most accidents occur while descending mountains.Going down may be tough but the good thing is that at that point you did it, so it’s gotta feel great going down.
Screw it. If I get hurt going down that’s fine. People will carry my *** down and I’ll have a pic at the summit.Yes, but maintain your vigilance, as most accidents occur while descending mountains.Going down may be tough but the good thing is that at that point you did it, so it’s gotta feel great going down.
Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
lol I was totally joking. I am super impressed by your plans here. I love hiking, walking, etc. but I am not ready for something like this. You would kick my *** on a mountain climb, I am sure.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
lol I was totally joking. I am super impressed by your plans here. I love hiking, walking, etc. but I am not ready for something like this. You would kick my *** on a mountain climb, I am sure.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
I’m enjoying my last whiskey on my last night in my house for a couple weeks. I’ll believe anything at this point!lol I was totally joking. I am super impressed by your plans here. I love hiking, walking, etc. but I am not ready for something like this. You would kick my *** on a mountain climb, I am sure.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
Enjoy it! No booze after the summit?I’m enjoying my last whiskey on my last night in my house for a couple weeks. I’ll believe anything at this point!lol I was totally joking. I am super impressed by your plans here. I love hiking, walking, etc. but I am not ready for something like this. You would kick my *** on a mountain climb, I am sure.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
Nausea, headaches, and lack of bathing aren’t a recipe for romance. Sprinkle in a little anxiety-induced constipation, and our hero might not exactly be in the mood.It’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
What about girls from holland? Had to get all 3 in one quoteNausea, headaches, and lack of bathing aren’t a recipe for romance. Sprinkle in a little anxiety-induced constipation, and our hero might not exactly be in the mood.It’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
On the plus side, Viagra is used to treat altitude sickness. And Dutch girls are quite, umm, open-minded.
Yep - Diamox. And I got some fancy Lowa boots. I’ve broken them in pretty good.Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
8K probably a bit too low to know how you’ll handle higher elevation, but plenty of time to acclimate + meds should make it do-able.
ETA 10 miles with 2K elevation gain in 4 hours is really good! What hiking boots are you using?
I never leave home without my trusty Viagra, so I’ll be prepped. Too bad I can’t plow them with vodka though - no alcohol on the climbNausea, headaches, and lack of bathing aren’t a recipe for romance. Sprinkle in a little anxiety-induced constipation, and our hero might not exactly be in the mood.It’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
On the plus side, Viagra is used to treat altitude sickness. And Dutch girls are quite, umm, open-minded.
Going down may be tough but the good thing is that at that point you did it, so it’s gotta feel great going down.
I still remember arriving at the reception before basic training. We had to empty our bags so that the drill sergeants could look through the contents and dispose of anything that wasn't allowed. Some dude had brought dozens of condoms. He was expecting it to be one heck of a party.I never leave home without my trusty Viagra, so I’ll be prepped. Too bad I can’t plow them with vodka though - no alcohol on the climbNausea, headaches, and lack of bathing aren’t a recipe for romance. Sprinkle in a little anxiety-induced constipation, and our hero might not exactly be in the mood.It’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
On the plus side, Viagra is used to treat altitude sickness. And Dutch girls are quite, umm, open-minded.![]()
Don’t forget Zeelandic Flemings!?!?!What about girls from holland? Had to get all 3 in one quoteNausea, headaches, and lack of bathing aren’t a recipe for romance. Sprinkle in a little anxiety-induced constipation, and our hero might not exactly be in the mood.It’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
On the plus side, Viagra is used to treat altitude sickness. And Dutch girls are quite, umm, open-minded.
Will you be taking the Diamox prophylactically? FYI, Wilderness Medicine Society guidelines :Yep - Diamox. And I got some fancy Lowa boots. I’ve broken them in pretty good.Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
8K probably a bit too low to know how you’ll handle higher elevation, but plenty of time to acclimate + meds should make it do-able.
ETA 10 miles with 2K elevation gain in 4 hours is really good! What hiking boots are you using?
8K is a bit low, but I’ve been as high as 12k and haven’t had any issues at all, so I think I’ll be ok there.
Multiple trials have established a role for acetazolamide in the prevention of AMS. The recommended adult dose for prophylaxis is 125 mg twice daily (Table 2). While higher doses up to 500 mg daily are effective at preventing AMS, they are associated with more frequent and/or increased side effects, do not convey greater efficacy, and, therefore, are not recommended for prevention. Recommendation grade: 1A.
No. I will not.Will you be taking the Diamox prophylactically? FYI, Wilderness Medicine Society guidelines :Yep - Diamox. And I got some fancy Lowa boots. I’ve broken them in pretty good.Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
8K probably a bit too low to know how you’ll handle higher elevation, but plenty of time to acclimate + meds should make it do-able.
ETA 10 miles with 2K elevation gain in 4 hours is really good! What hiking boots are you using?
8K is a bit low, but I’ve been as high as 12k and haven’t had any issues at all, so I think I’ll be ok there.
Multiple trials have established a role for acetazolamide in the prevention of AMS. The recommended adult dose for prophylaxis is 125 mg twice daily (Table 2). While higher doses up to 500 mg daily are effective at preventing AMS, they are associated with more frequent and/or increased side effects, do not convey greater efficacy, and, therefore, are not recommended for prevention. Recommendation grade: 1A.
FWIW, I used Diamox prophylactically on Denali. At the time, I was cycling, running and hiking regularly, arguably in the best shape of my life, at age 40. And I don’t typically feel altitude until ~13K feet. But I decided to maximize my chances of a summit, or minimize AMS, at the minimum. There was already plenty of suffering.No. I will not.Will you be taking the Diamox prophylactically? FYI, Wilderness Medicine Society guidelines :Yep - Diamox. And I got some fancy Lowa boots. I’ve broken them in pretty good.Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
8K probably a bit too low to know how you’ll handle higher elevation, but plenty of time to acclimate + meds should make it do-able.
ETA 10 miles with 2K elevation gain in 4 hours is really good! What hiking boots are you using?
8K is a bit low, but I’ve been as high as 12k and haven’t had any issues at all, so I think I’ll be ok there.
Multiple trials have established a role for acetazolamide in the prevention of AMS. The recommended adult dose for prophylaxis is 125 mg twice daily (Table 2). While higher doses up to 500 mg daily are effective at preventing AMS, they are associated with more frequent and/or increased side effects, do not convey greater efficacy, and, therefore, are not recommended for prevention. Recommendation grade: 1A.
Unless my chicks are into that…
No doubt. Is it too late to cancel the single person tent and opt in for the group tent. You know just to save some moneyIt’s kinda cool you are scaling a big mountain and stuff, but you better comeback here with a story of how you had some action with the Netherlands girl. Or her friend. Or both.
Mine drops to upper 80s at around 11.5k (mammoth). I wonder how much further it would drop with 8k more elevation.FWIW, I used Diamox prophylactically on Denali. At the time, I was cycling, running and hiking regularly, arguably in the best shape of my life, at age 40. And I don’t typically feel altitude until ~13K feet. But I decided to maximize my chances of a summit, or minimize AMS, at the minimum. There was already plenty of suffering.No. I will not.Will you be taking the Diamox prophylactically? FYI, Wilderness Medicine Society guidelines :Yep - Diamox. And I got some fancy Lowa boots. I’ve broken them in pretty good.Diamox?I have an 8 day hike, and a prescription for altitude sickness pills which is supposed to work well.Although it’s hard to predict how an individual will respond to altitude, in general, older people are a bit less likely to suffer mountain sickness.Very cool! You think a 57 year old dude in decent shape should be OK?I climbed it awhile ago on a whim. It's pretty high so just be warned. Gets cold up there too in case you didn't know.
If you take your time, you should be fine. Looks like 7-8 day itineraries have the highest success rates.
What was you most difficult training hike? What elevation?
I’ve been doing a lot of 10 mile hikes, about four hours, 2k elevation change, at about 8k feet. I wanted to get higher but just didn’t have the chance.
8K probably a bit too low to know how you’ll handle higher elevation, but plenty of time to acclimate + meds should make it do-able.
ETA 10 miles with 2K elevation gain in 4 hours is really good! What hiking boots are you using?
8K is a bit low, but I’ve been as high as 12k and haven’t had any issues at all, so I think I’ll be ok there.
Multiple trials have established a role for acetazolamide in the prevention of AMS. The recommended adult dose for prophylaxis is 125 mg twice daily (Table 2). While higher doses up to 500 mg daily are effective at preventing AMS, they are associated with more frequent and/or increased side effects, do not convey greater efficacy, and, therefore, are not recommended for prevention. Recommendation grade: 1A.
Unless my chicks are into that…
I did fine during our 13 day expedition, but had to descend from 17K High Camp, when one of my team members developed frostbite.
Of note, my oxygen saturations (how much oxygen the blood carries) dropped into the low 80’s around 14K; normal is >94%. Surprisingly, I felt OK with those numbers, when I’d surely be gasping for air under normal circumstances.
Hopefully YMWV. Good luck and keep us updated!