In the early 80's we climbed in New Zealand and in Peru. For one memorable night in Peru we tented in a horizontal crevasse at about 18,500 feet. The highest I have ever been is about 20,000 feet. In 2003 we lived and traveled in Ecuador, and although I did not summit any of the volcanoes, I slept for several nights in a high hut at about 5,000 meters (16,500 feet).
The reason that I list all these numbers is to make the point that I have had repeated experiences at higher altitudes, both climbing and sleeping. One of the major problems that people seem to encounter on Kilimanjaro is related to the altitude. Just because I have handled higher altitudes successfully in the past is no guarantee that I will do so in the future, but it is one cause for some optimism about my chances.
The record of a middle aged US woman, only moderately fit, who will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in July 2010. The intent of the blog is both to share details of the climb, and to provide some inspiration to others who are contemplating a life challenge.
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