1. Video – To the Roof of Africa

2.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

3.  Located in Tanzania in
Eastern Africa
 Highest mountain in Africa
 Tallest free-standing
mountain in the world,
reaching 19,340 ft
 “Kilimanjaro” is derived
from Swahili; its translation
is “Mountain of Greatness”
 A great climb for all
adventurers, and requires
no technical training

4.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

5. Aug 18 / Aug 19 / Aug 20 / Aug 26 /
Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 10 Sept 16
Shower,
Arrive JRO,
Depart JRO,
Depart US overnight 6 day climb Arrive US next
in Moshi
day

6.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

7.  “Machame,” also known as the
“The Whiskey Route”, is a great
climb up the mountain’s face
 6 day climb, offering more
opportunity for acclimatization
 Most beautiful route up
Kilimanjaro
 Designated campsites along the
trail with basic outhouses

8. Ringo is a locally run, socially
responsible trekking company
with experience leading HBS groups Included in our trek:
 Park fees ($680 per trekker)
 Airport transfer and hotel in Moshi
 Camping fees
 Guides, porters, and cook fees
 3 meals a day + snacks
 Camping equipment
 Tanzania government taxes
 Certificate of successful completion
*~$1,180 per trekker

9. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
• 9:30am – Leave • 6:30am – Wake-up • 6:30am – Wake-up • 6:30am – Wake-up
hotel • 9 am – Begin climb • 9 am – Begin climb • 9:30 am – Begin
• 12 pm – Begin climb
• 1:30 pm – Arrive • 2:00 pm – Arrive
climb second camp Camp 3 (3900 m) • 11:30 am – Baranku
• 5:30 pm – Arrive wall (4200 m)
• 2 – 5.30 pm –
first camp Acclimatization • 1 pm – Karangu
climb (4600 m) camp (3900 m)
• 2 - 5 pm –
Acclimatization hike
(to 4500 m)
Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
• 7 am – Wake-up • 12 am – Begin Climb • 6:30am – Wake-up
• 9 am – Begin • 8 am – Reach • 11:30 am – arrive
climb summit back at gate
• 2 pm – Barafu • 11:30 am – Barafor
camp (4600 m) camp
• 2 – 4 pm – • 11:30 – 1:30 – nap
Acclimatization • 2 – 5 pm – Mveka
hike (4,800 m) (3,100 m)
• 11 pm – Wake-up
for climb

11.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

12.  Footwear
 2-4 pairs woolen socks & liner socks
 Gaiters (optional but helpful)
 Clothing Worst case
 Shorts / t-shirts, thermal underwear
scenario…buying
 Outer Layers everything on this list:
 Windproof / waterproof jacket ~$1,400
Polar fleece
 Waterproof pants
But you can rent for
 Heavy gloves, balaclava, winter hat
much cheaper from the
 Climbing Equipment Outdoors Club, and
 Cold weather sleeping bag consider borrowing from
 Sleeping pad friends!
 Daypack & larger pack
 Headlamp
 Nalgene / Camelbak water bottles *Detailed costs & REI
 Walking stick (optional but helpful)
links in Appendix

13.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

14.  Three major ways to train for the trek:
 Run (faster, shorter runs and longer, slower runs)
 Moderate strength training
 Climb nearby mountains to get exposure

15.  Overview
 Travel Schedule
 The Climb
 Equipment
 Fitness / Preparation
 Tentative Budget

16. Flights $1,600 (approximate)
Climb1 $1,180
Equipment up to $1400
Visa fee $50 (non-US), $100 (US)
Miscellaneous $600
Total up to $4800
1 A 20% climb fee due during booking

17. Price per Required Total
Item item quantity cost Link
Water-resistant hiking Womens http://www.rei.com/product/706758
boots $200.00 1 $200.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/780835
Woolen socks $12.00 4 $48.00 http://www.rei.com/product/638456
Liner socks $12.00 4 $48.00 http://www.rei.com/product/806483
Gaiters (OPTIONAL) $30.00 1 $30.00 http://www.rei.com/product/769568
Shorts & t-shirts N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Regular underwear N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Thermal underwear Womens http://www.rei.com/product/802289
(polypropylene) $32.00 1 $32.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/802275
Windproof / waterproof Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801594
jacket (-10 to -25 deg. C) $250 1 $250.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/801516
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/785277
Polar fleece $100 1 $100.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/785046
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801619
Waterproof pants $150 1 $150.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/785738
Womens http://www.rei.com/product/801380
Heavy gloves $65 1 $65.00 Mens http://www.rei.com/product/786711
Balaclava $35 1 $35.00 http://www.rei.com/product/784560
Winter hat $30 1 $30.00 http://www.rei.com/product/703274

18. Price per Required Total
Item item quantity cost Link
Cold weather sleeping bag
(sub-zero Celsius) $150 1 $150.00 http://www.rei.com/product/763629
Sleeping pad $100 1 $100.00 http://www.rei.com/product/778152
Daypack for layers / lunch
(750 - 1000 cubic inches) $80 1 $80.00 http://www.rei.com/product/796242
Larger pack for clothing
(carried by porters) N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Headlamp + extra set of
batteries $40.00 1 $40.00 http://www.rei.com/product/807913
Nalgene / Camelbak water
bottles N/A N/A $0.00 N/A
Walking stick / ski pole
(OPTIONAL) $60.00 1 $60.00 http://www.rei.com/product/728693
Total Cost (if
purchase all items) ~$1400