Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Start: Stella Maris Lodge Stop: Mti Mkubwa or Forest Camp 2650m (8,700 ft.) Distance: 4.6km (2.9miles) Gain: 518m (1,700ft.) Thankfully I sleep well and awake rested for the big day. I take my last shower for many days. Is it excitement? Is it jitters? There’s a frequency in the air that … More Kilimanjaro Day 1: When Rain Skirts and Umbrellas Get A Laugh

marmot long hauler duffel bag – large zpacks arc blast 55L pack [Too big but such a comfortable pack] zpacks 0F wide long bag with draft tube thermarest xtherm long [If you sleep cold bring your own sleeping pad!] gossamer gear 1/8″ pad [Good for inside the tent when sleeping on inclines] foam sit pad … More Mt. Kilimanjaro Gear List