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I really do hope he gets laid up on that mountain.
I hope he didn't get eaten by a Yeti.
You guys gotta make up your minds.
I really do hope he gets laid up on that mountain.
I hope he didn't get eaten by a Yeti.
Amazing and congrats, GB.I made it! Connection was horrible up on the mountain, so I had 9 days with basically no internet, no shower, and no alcohol. Yeah, that’s right up my alley…
I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
I made it! Connection was horrible up on the mountain, so I had 9 days with basically no internet, no shower, and no alcohol. Yeah, that’s right up my alley…
I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
CongratulationsI made it! Connection was horrible up on the mountain, so I had 9 days with basically no internet, no shower, and no alcohol. Yeah, that’s right up my alley…
I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
Who cares if you made it to the top of the mountain...........we want to know if you made it to the top of the "mountains".........I made it! Connection was horrible up on the mountain, so I had 9 days with basically no internet, no shower, and no alcohol. Yeah, that’s right up my alley…
I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
You sure you weren't actually climbing down instead of up?I made it! Connection was horrible up on the mountain, so I had 9 days with basically no internet, no shower, and no alcohol. Yeah, that’s right up my alley…
I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
It's now officially on my bucket list. I really want to walk up to 20,000ft, but this will do. And I've never been to Africa - want to get to all 8 continents before I croak. Perfect chance to do this.I mean, reading that, you make want to go and try to climb Kilimanjaro one time in my life.
I won't, but you're making me want to.
So freaking cool.
Well, there are only 7 so that’s gonna be tough!It's now officially on my bucket list. I really want to walk up to 20,000ft, but this will do. And I've never been to Africa - want to get to all 8 continents before I croak. Perfect chance to do this.I mean, reading that, you make want to go and try to climb Kilimanjaro one time in my life.
I won't, but you're making me want to.
So freaking cool.
Zealandia is the newly proclaimed 8th continent. And, let's face it, not like I needed an excuse to get to New Zealand, but I'll add it on just because. I've only made it to 3 (South America, Europe), so long way to go. Kilimanjaro would be a perfect way to hit Africa.Well, there are only 7 so that’s gonna be tough!It's now officially on my bucket list. I really want to walk up to 20,000ft, but this will do. And I've never been to Africa - want to get to all 8 continents before I croak. Perfect chance to do this.I mean, reading that, you make want to go and try to climb Kilimanjaro one time in my life.
I won't, but you're making me want to.
So freaking cool.
This was my third time in Africa. It’s a beautiful place with truly amazing people. You should really try to visit some time.
My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
I could tell day 1 that wasn’t in the cards, and honestly, I had no energy or desire for anything except getting up and down that damn mountain. I didn’t even miss my whiskey at all. The whole thing was surreal.Who cares if you made it to the top of the mountain...........we want to know if you made it to the top of the "mountains".........I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. But it was the most incredible experience of my life! Such a great time!!
(awesome for you to have that experience)
The base price for the trip was right about $6k (for 9 days on the mountain) and that included just about everything. It was one of the pricier options, but well well worth it. I added $500 or so on for various rental items that I didn’t want to purchase - sleeping bag, poles, heavy snow jacket, really good rain jacket, stuff like that. I over tipped in the end (they suggest about 10 percent - I did that and also left extra for the crew, so that was a little over $1k). I flew business class round trip from Phoenix to Tanzania and that was about $6k. There were no “hidden” fees or expenses at all, and the price included 3 nights (2 before and 1 after) at a local hotel.My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
I figured I had to have one last celebration beer. And the beer is “Kilimanjaro Lager.” I saved the bottle for a souvenir.So amazing!!! Was surprised you had a beer the day before. What a great journey!!! Congrats!!!
Interesting! I figured you were baiting me…Zealandia is the newly proclaimed 8th continent. And, let's face it, not like I needed an excuse to get to New Zealand, but I'll add it on just because. I've only made it to 3 (South America, Europe), so long way to go. Kilimanjaro would be a perfect way to hit Africa.Well, there are only 7 so that’s gonna be tough!It's now officially on my bucket list. I really want to walk up to 20,000ft, but this will do. And I've never been to Africa - want to get to all 8 continents before I croak. Perfect chance to do this.I mean, reading that, you make want to go and try to climb Kilimanjaro one time in my life.
I won't, but you're making me want to.
So freaking cool.
This was my third time in Africa. It’s a beautiful place with truly amazing people. You should really try to visit some time.
I’m not sure on the weight. They fed us like horses, and I ate like one. I ate a full breakfast lunch and dinner every day, and still snacked on protein bars throughout the day. I know I lost some because my pants were getting a bit loose near the end, but I don’t think it was significant.How much weight did you lose? Did you ever check oxygen saturations?
Oh yeah - they do it up right. The chef cooked 3 squares a day. And for eating at 15k feet and lugging all the food and gear up a mountain, it was pretty good!Great recap. I was thinking you’d subsist on protein bars and jerky and stuff, so the part about pizza and baking a cake cracked me up for some reason. So cool to say you’ve done the climb…
I could swing that. Now I just got to figure out how to get divorced and climb really large mountains.The base price for the trip was right about $6k (for 9 days on the mountain) and that included just about everything. It was one of the pricier options, but well well worth it. I added $500 or so on for various rental items that I didn’t want to purchase - sleeping bag, poles, heavy snow jacket, really good rain jacket, stuff like that. I over tipped in the end (they suggest about 10 percent - I did that and also left extra for the crew, so that was a little over $1k). I flew business class round trip from Phoenix to Tanzania and that was about $6k. There were no “hidden” fees or expenses at all, and the price included 3 nights (2 before and 1 after) at a local hotel.My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
So all said, I was probably at $15k. And that’s with a truly first class experience all the way around.
That's not horrible for that type of experience.The base price for the trip was right about $6k (for 9 days on the mountain) and that included just about everything. It was one of the pricier options, but well well worth it. I added $500 or so on for various rental items that I didn’t want to purchase - sleeping bag, poles, heavy snow jacket, really good rain jacket, stuff like that. I over tipped in the end (they suggest about 10 percent - I did that and also left extra for the crew, so that was a little over $1k). I flew business class round trip from Phoenix to Tanzania and that was about $6k. There were no “hidden” fees or expenses at all, and the price included 3 nights (2 before and 1 after) at a local hotel.My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
So all said, I was probably at $15k. And that’s with a truly first class experience all the way around.
I agree. I was surprised how affordable the actual climb is.That's not horrible for that type of experience.The base price for the trip was right about $6k (for 9 days on the mountain) and that included just about everything. It was one of the pricier options, but well well worth it. I added $500 or so on for various rental items that I didn’t want to purchase - sleeping bag, poles, heavy snow jacket, really good rain jacket, stuff like that. I over tipped in the end (they suggest about 10 percent - I did that and also left extra for the crew, so that was a little over $1k). I flew business class round trip from Phoenix to Tanzania and that was about $6k. There were no “hidden” fees or expenses at all, and the price included 3 nights (2 before and 1 after) at a local hotel.My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
So all said, I was probably at $15k. And that’s with a truly first class experience all the way around.
Plus, if you don't fly business class, probably looking at $10K total. That's pretty reasonable for sure for that experience.That's not horrible for that type of experience.The base price for the trip was right about $6k (for 9 days on the mountain) and that included just about everything. It was one of the pricier options, but well well worth it. I added $500 or so on for various rental items that I didn’t want to purchase - sleeping bag, poles, heavy snow jacket, really good rain jacket, stuff like that. I over tipped in the end (they suggest about 10 percent - I did that and also left extra for the crew, so that was a little over $1k). I flew business class round trip from Phoenix to Tanzania and that was about $6k. There were no “hidden” fees or expenses at all, and the price included 3 nights (2 before and 1 after) at a local hotel.My entire trip (not including air fare) is about $6k. That’s all inclusive of shuttles to and from the airport, hotel rooms in town, and the entire climb. It’s the most expensive one I’ve found. Most are in the 2-3k range. This place has gourmet food and doctors that travel along - perfect for an old spoiled dude like me
Sorry if this has been asked - but how much money do you think you put out for this awesome adventure?
So all said, I was probably at $15k. And that’s with a truly first class experience all the way around.