Kilimanjaro attempt - 7-day Lemosho route

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December 2nd 2023

Published: December 19th 2023

My friend and I planned this trip for months, since about April and we were looking forward to it. I knew I would have availability in December and it would not be during peak season. We knew it was at the tail end of the 'short' rainy season, meaning the length of the season was short and the duration of rainfall during the day was short (we were later told it was usually a couple hours every cou... Read Full Entry

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Alexis M Spencer

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I was an engineer on a long term assignment, first in Dubai and then in Qatar. During this time, I took advantage of my nice paycheck and proximity to other places to start seeing the world. After three years, I decided to take a much earned break and traveled for a year. After working about two years in New York State, I am on my way back to Dubai.... full info

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22nd December 2023

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

SO sorry to hear about all the rain.
But the most important lesson a mountain climber learns is when to turn around...even if only 100 meters from the summit!

29th December 2023

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Alexis M Spencer

No regrets
Yes, I have never had to turn around before and I felt like I could continue longer, but for me it was not worth it. If I could not even enjoy it, what is the point of continuing to be sick? I am not a person who has 'summit fever'. I like to enjoy my adventures, even if they are hard and frustrating at the time, but if the only highlight of the trip is a summit, no thanks.

28th December 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

This photo says a lot
They say a photo is worth a 1,000 words and this one speaks volumes.

29th December 2023

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Alexis M Spencer

So much rain
Ha! I think so too! It was miserable, and I took so few pictures. Even with my phone tucked away, it is now clear that it was damaged from the rain as sometimes the camera just freezes.

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