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There's still enough time to get in shape!

Our current group of 4 ranges between the ages of 39 to 50. We're from Florida and Colorado - and plan on enjoying every day! Be back home before school starts back in.

We've scheduled a 13 day guided tour and climb from Arusha. 3 to 4 porters per climber. My wife and I are taking a short after-climb tour to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. PM if interested.

Henry

hello henry, have you found some travellers to join you? my husband, 16 yr old daughter and myself are planning to climb late june 2008. we would love some company. we are booked on a lemosho rte but may change mind, it's a long one. kimh

We currently have four great people booked to go on a July 7 thru 23(+extended photo safari option) schedule. sending you a pm kh

We had a great '07 traveling to Galapagos, Azerbaijan, Mongolia and Turkey!

Happy New Year!

I would suggest getting in a high altitude hike before you reach Kili. My friend and I (both from Atlanta) climbed Pikes Peak (14,110 feet) and I think it was tremendously helpful for us to know how we react to the altitude.

Another thing I would suggest is to buy an insulated bottle cover (REI sells for about 12 dollars). http://www.rei.com/product/717326. This will help when your bladder freezes during the summit attempt.

Good luck for your climb!

Rupesh

On a personal note, this trip has the extra bonus of being a vacation paced warm up and a chance to see how I feel while on diamox. I have a harder, faster paced trip to the Pamirs in Tajikistan scheduled for November.

Some think a guy will react differently to altitude from trip to to trip. We've been comfortable in the 10,000 to 12,000 ft range. We'd love to sneek in a 14'r before Kili time, but will have to wait and see if we can make it happen.