[pct-l] Mount Kilimanjaro

[Reinhold Metzger]

Hey Mike,
Thanks for the advice and Info.
How many days did the "Whiskey Route" take?

JMT Reinhold
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On 5/16/2014 3:43 PM, Mike Welch wrote:
> I climbed it 2 years ago and took the" Whiskey Route" paying for an 
> added day to acclimatize.  Most people who don't make it to the top 
> don't because of altitude sickness. The last 4,000 foot climb is 
> strenuous, but doable with proper acclimatization and strength.  Just 
> take it slow.  I think the term was "pole pole", but I'd have to check 
> my notes.  I'm in Idylwild right now completing Sections A&B of the 
> PCT.  Communicate with me off line if you want any other info and when 
> I get back to Alaska I'll check my folder of stuff.  It was a great 
> adventure!  Mountain Mike
> On Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:56 AM, Reinhold Metzger 
> <reinholdmetzger at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi gang,
> Karen (my wife) and I and some ski club members are planing a trip to
> Africa
> this summer.
> While in Africa, some members are considering adding climbing Mount
> Kilimanjaro to our agenda.
> At 19,340 feet that is one heck of a mountain.
> I have been up Mt. Whitney at least twenty times but there is a big
> difference
> between 14,496 feet and 19,340 feet.
> I am not concerned about myself, but I am concerned about Karen.
> She is in good shape at age 71, but not nearly as strong a hiker as I am.
> Has anybody on this list climbed Kilimanjaro?
> If yes, what is your opinion.
>
> JMT Reinhold
>