Preparing to Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro: Anticipation

Control via Preparation- Equipment & Mindset

I don’t even know where to begin. The trek up Mount Kilimanjaro was EPIC! Actually, it was so much more than epic, but that one term is the most appropriate way to summarize it in a way others can understand. My friends and I conquered fears, pushed our bodies to the limit, and formed strong bonds as we pushed our boundaries to stay alive!

I jest you not!

Having read through countless blogs, videos, and in-depth Reddit threads, I thought I knew what to expect. However, I was mistaken. Doh! Several portions of the trek simply could not be documented while also focusing on foot placement, breathing, and just staying alive. One wrong step and injury was certain. Still, the entire experience was amazing, scary, anxiety-ridden, and breathtaking all at the same damn time! I felt alive!

But let’s start from the beginning.

Rewind the tape…

While scrolling through Facebook, I noticed a message in one of my groups. ‘If anyone is interested in ascending , let me know’. I paused for a minute, scrolled past the message, then returned to take note of the details. Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those bucket-list trips you…