I am an explorer. And an adventurer. And a hard core walker.
But I never took me as a serious climber. Though I had done many mountainous treks and climbs in my life. Including many high altitude climbs in Himalayas. Then my glacial and volcanic climbs in Antarctica. Still I did not consider me a serious climber.
In the year 2015, I did my climbing adventure to Mt Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,380 m (17,600 ft). That was my extreme adventure. And I had thought that was my last one, too. Neither did I plan any, further.
But somewhere within me craved for more, perhaps. And all changed with my sudden decision to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, in the year 2017, the highest mountain of the Africa continent.
Though my fitness levels were well tested during my earlier high altitude climbs. Yet I always believed that each climb is different. And each time challenges are different.
Moreover, the peculiarity of Kilimanjaro mountain is well known. Mt Kilimanjaro has seven different routes to choose from. Namely: Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe, Shira and Northern Circuit. And days of climb differ, too. That ranges between five to nine days, depending on the longer routes and acclimatization days.
As I had trekked earlier in high altitudes so I took the challenge to go for five day route. Though initially I had opted for extra day to get acclimatize but later finalized on five day trek without acclimatization. Thus I endeavored to make my Kilimanjaro climb more challenging by skipping the acclimatization day. I exposed my body to the ultimate test of my physical and mental endurance.
WOW… now that is ambitious! It’s cool how doing things that are out of our norm and comfort zone really inspire us to keep going and light this unquenchable fire inside. Keep chasing your bliss!
So true Amy.
You are an amazing woman! I can’t even imagine climbing so high. Wow!
Thank you Nicole for your sweet words.
I’m totally scared of heights but this is so cool !
And wonderful pictures!
Yes this is very cool Karina. But you will overcome scare once you start doing.
i wish I could experience the same adventures as you! I’m working hard right now so I can afford going to different places. I’m gonna get there soon!
Wish you best Marie.
What a fun experience you had! Climbing is looks fun but I’m a little bit nervous on heights!
Climbing is more of a thrill than fun because it contained life threatening situations too.
Wow, what an amazing accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks.
Wow, congratulations! That is a truly an epic adventure, you must be so proud of yourself!
Yes I do proud immensely.
Wow! I would love to bathe int he glorious sun by Kilimanjaro. Sounds like such an amazing adventure and you are doing it. That’s truly living.
Thank you Stephanie.
OH Wow! I am so impressed! I have always wanted to climb to Mt Kilimanjaro & now you made me want to go even more!
You must do so friend.
You are so inspiring Indu. I really loved reading this post and kudos for climbing the Mt Everest base camp, other high altitude climbs and now this Mt Kilimanjaro. Keep it up!
Thank you Preet.
Wow, you are amazing, it’s very hard to climb on high mountains like Mt. Everest. I’m afraid of heights, I don’t think I can climb like what you did. Great experience, Congrats to you!
Thank you Shubhanda.
Oh my goodness. I would love to climb also.I am an adventure junkie!
Wish you successful climbing adventure.
GOOD FOR YOU!! This is a huge accomplishment! My mom and I want to climb Kilimanjaro too, but we have a lot of training to do before that haha!
You will make it Jasmine.
Climbing mountain is such a exciting aim to peruse. It needs much courage too for becoming a successful climber like you.. I am happy to get to know about a such a bold lady like you..?
Thank you Jagriti.
What a great adventure and I really love your title- Climber in Me!
Aren’t we all constantly climbing and trying to attain new heights?
So true. We all are climbing to attain new heights in some way.
Wow! I would defo class you as a climber! Especially after Everest! Great photos, you look so happy!
Thank you Rachel. Everest Base Camp trek was indeed a turning point for me to be a climber.
OMG that’s such an amazing feat! Congratulations. This is one of my goals but I’m afraid I’m getting too old.
Never too old to achieve your goals friend.
Wow, that’s incredible! Well done, what an achievement. I would love to do this, maybe one day.
Thank you Ellie.
What an impressive feat! Keep climbing high to reach your goals!
Thank you Thena.
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