{"id":7063,"date":"2018-01-01T12:21:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T19:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=7063"},"modified":"2017-12-31T19:43:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T02:43:33","slug":"6-tips-prepare-climbing-kilimanjaro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2018\/01\/01\/6-tips-prepare-climbing-kilimanjaro\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Prepare for Climbing Kilimanjaro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2018\/01\/01\/6-tips-prepare-climbing-kilimanjaro\/kili-summit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?fit=1600%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kili-Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?fit=640%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8487\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?resize=640%2C288\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?resize=1024%2C461&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?resize=300%2C135&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?resize=768%2C346&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kili-Summit.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For many people, <a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro\/\"><strong>climbing Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hardest things they have done.\u00a0 Being prepared will increase your chances of summiting, and will just make the hike more enjoyable.\u00a0 Here are some tips to prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro you may have missed!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1) Fitness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cardio should be the core of your training program.\u00a0 Get out and hike, run, bicycle, swim, whatever you like to do.\u00a0 The more in shape you are, the easier the hike will be.\u00a0 With reduced oxygen levels on the mountain, a strong cardiovascular system will help in reaching the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Strength is the next area to work on.\u00a0 A strong body will help carry you to the top!<\/p>\n<p>And finally, trim down your weight.\u00a0 The less you have to carry up the mountain, the easier it will be.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/faq\/training.html\"><strong>More on Training &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>2) Train with day pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get out and walk, walk, walk.\u00a0 Go up and <strong>down<\/strong> hills as much as you can.\u00a0 And wear your day pack.\u00a0 It will be light, but it can feel like it weighs a ton if you are not used to it.\u00a0 This will also test out what items you will need for hiking for the day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3) Get the gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Staying warm and dry is so important.\u00a0 Get the right clothes and sleeping bag.\u00a0 They need to be warm, moisture wicking, and lots of layers.\u00a0 Spend a little money to get good gear that won&#8217;t rub in the wrong places, that dries quickly, and is comfortable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/tanzania\/faq\/packing_list_kili.html\"><strong>Packing List &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4) Break in boots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>How many times have you heard that?\u00a0 It is still so important on Kilimanjaro.\u00a0 Also test out your socks, and wear your boots up hills and down hills to see how manage in both extremes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5) Talk to doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We highly recommend that you visit your primary doctor to discuss high altitude, fitness, pre-existing conditions, and general health.\u00a0 The climb is strenuous, and your doctor can provide guidelines whether you should do the trek and also on training.<\/p>\n<p>Talk your doctor about vaccinations, or go to a travel medicine clinic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/faq\/health.html\"><strong>More on Health &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>6) Don&#8217;t over pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You are limited to 15kg \/ 33lbs in the bag that you give to your porter.\u00a0 Bring the right gear, an you won&#8217;t need to bring too much.\u00a0 Share common items with your travel partners so that you don&#8217;t bring double of things.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the hardest things they have done.\u00a0 Being prepared will increase your chances of summiting, and will just make the hike more enjoyable.\u00a0 Here are some tips to prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro you &hellip; <a 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