TaborJet Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Mt. Kilimanjaro, who is with me? Seriously, This has been a long time in planning. Very excited about this and I'll post some photos when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Jambo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Mt. Kilimanjaro, who is with me? Seriously, This has been a long time in planning. Very excited about this and I'll post some photos when I get back. Sounds awesome. Im in as long as it doesn't require any walking, running, jogging or missing meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I hope you dont need to be rescued I am very much against these rescues being funded by the taxpayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Mt. Kilimanjaro, who is with me? Seriously, This has been a long time in planning. Very excited about this and I'll post some photos when I get back. woman I used to work for just got back from 2 years on assignment in Dublin. Her and hubby took many sidetrips while there..she said Kilamanjaro climb was best of all sidetrips while on assignment,,have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Mt. Kilimanjaro, who is with me? Seriously, This has been a long time in planning. Very excited about this and I'll post some photos when I get back. Best of luck to you Tabor !! "The boy" and I are planning it within the next 3 years. Which route are you doing ? Pace yourself ( there's a LOT less oxygen at 19,000 feet than there is at sea level ) and take lots of pictures for us. Remember "Cotton Kills " . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I hope you dont need to be rescued I am very much against these rescues being funded by the taxpayers. If needed , it won't be any of us paying for the SAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Todd -- good luck man, stay safe and take a lot of pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Best of luck to you Tabor !! "The boy" and I are planning it within the next 3 years. Which route are you doing ? Pace yourself ( there's a LOT less oxygen at 19,000 feet than there is at sea level ) and take lots of pictures for us. Remember "Cotton Kills " . I'm going up via the Rongai Route, and I booked through Peak Planet. I know to pace myself, the guides are very strict to go "pole pole!" And yes, I have a lot of Under Armor and even wools socks with liners. The fun part so far have been the 5 shots along with 4 types of meds to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Have a GREAT time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'm going up via the Rongai Route, and I booked through Peak Planet. I know to pace myself, the guides are very strict to go "pole pole!" And yes, I have a lot of Under Armor and even wools socks with liners. The fun part so far have been the 5 shots along with 4 types of meds to take. sounds like an awesome trip tabor. safe travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 That's terrific. Bring a copy of Hemingway's short story, 'The Snows of...', why dontcha. Well, maybe you shouldn't. Haha, like this doesn't beat Max's trip to Hunter Mtn. Hunter, Kilimanjaro...I can't decide! Have a groove, photos, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 An outstanding adventure. I hope it goes flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGERMIKE Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Plant a JETS flag when you conqure the summit. OH and WATCH THAT FIRST STEP... ... ITS A LULU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 All settled in here. The people are very friendly, and the food and drink so far have been excellent. Is this JetNation's first post from Tanzania?! Quite possibly. I got to see the mountain from the air last night, and again on the ride in to town here, since the moon was nearly full. Awesome is the only word that can describe it right now. The climb starts tomorrow! Baadaye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Stay safe and warm -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bump Hope Tabor's having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 That's terrific. Bring a copy of Hemingway's short story, 'The Snows of...', why dontcha. Well, maybe you shouldn't. Haha, like this doesn't beat Max's trip to Hunter Mtn. Hunter, Kilimanjaro...I can't decide! Have a groove, photos, please. :rl: I think Jeto is an acquired taste. She is starting to grow on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bump Hope Tabor's having fun. When he gets home and unpacks we should have an update. Check this thread in April, he should have logged in by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 When he gets home and unpacks we should have an update. Check this thread in April, he should have logged in by then. APRIL ?!?!?! What's he doing. hiking home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 When he gets home and unpacks we should have an update. Check this thread in April, he should have logged in by then. Hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hater. welcome back, we thought youd be watching the game on the peak on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGERMIKE Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hater. CMon Tabor, Details? JN board mod just climbed Kilaminjaro(sp) and all I got was this lousy pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 CMon Tabor, Details? JN board mod just climbed Kilaminjaro(sp) and all I got was this lousy pic. He is in the mod interrogation room - Max is grilling him -should be out in a couple of weeks if he can get out of the rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Tabor just went on a posting frenzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Waterfall close to my hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 After the first night of camping, with Kibo in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Our campsite under the Mawenzi peaks. By now we're at about 11,000' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Looking across the saddle to our next camp, which are called Kibo Huts. About a 5-hour hike from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Some glaciers off in the distance. Almost to the summit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 19,340'. Lots of emotions running through me here. Mostly exhaustion. It took 10 hours to get here, and there were another 3 1/2 hours to get back down to camp. Then, pack up and hike 3 more hours. Very long day, but worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Went on a 1 day safari in nearby Arusha National Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Todd can you post a little bit about what it was like? How much training you had to do? What was involved to get ready for this? Awesome stuff man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 19,340'. Lots of emotions running through me here. Mostly exhaustion. It took 10 hours to get here, and there were another 3 1/2 hours to get back down to camp. Then, pack up and hike 3 more hours. Very long day, but worth it! CONGRATS AGAIN !!! I believe you easily have the JetNation record for highest summit peak elevation @ 19,300. Hiking thru all those different climate zones ! Great job TJ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Our campsite under the Mawenzi peaks. By now we're at about 11,000' Those saw tooth peaks look like a nasty little challange themselves. Time for the ropes and harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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