A beginner’s guide to high altitude & altitude sickness
> 2 days makes a big difference on Kilimanjaro Did you know that about 60 – 65% of trekkers who buy 5 – 6 day Kilimanjaro treks summit? More importantly, short Kili treks are unsafe! Adventure Out Loud has a 98% summit and a 100% safety rate for trekkers that choose 7 – 8 day […]
How to Pack for Mount Kilimanjaro + Complete Packing List
> When packing for Kilimanjaro, keep in mind that Kilimanjaro is an extremely large mountain, with five different climate zones! This means temperatures can vary significantly, from warm 20 – 25 degree Celsius days to below zero nights. Summit night, in particular, can drop to -10 degrees Celsius. It’s incredibly important not to underestimate how cold, […]
The ultimate guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
> Quick facts At 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world To successfully summit Kilimanjaro you must respect altitude and only buy a 7 – 10 day trek The best time to trek Kilimanjaro is January – March & mid-Jun to mid-October Kilimanjaro treks range from AUD$3,500pp to more than $10,000pp and include National Park entry […]
7 Essentials to Take on Your Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
> If you’re about to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world, you’re probably pulling your hair out over the never-ending list of gear you’ve been told to pack. I understand how overwhelming (and expensive) it can be. Rather than give you another long list, here are 7 ESSENTIALS YOU MUST PACK (ranked in […]
5 Tips & Tricks I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
> The first time I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, I was a 20-year-old uni student, in peak physical condition who believed he was invincible. Add a team of local guides with a policy of ‘summit at all costs’ and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Here are 5 things I wish I knew before I climbed […]
Mount Kenya Trekking Preparation Guide
The ultimate guide to everything about trekking Mount Kenya’s Lenana Peak. Here we provide a gear packing list, expected weather and climate information, altitude zones to prepare for, and a fitness preparation guide. All of this information is important to help you figure out if trekking Mt Kenya is for you, or prepare for your trek with us.
Chris’ Kilimanjaro Vlog
> In 2016, Chris climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with Adventure Out Loud. Originally planning to complete the Machame Route in 7 days, we amended our itinerary to 6 days due to persistent rain and snow. Despite the miserable weather, everyone successfully and safely summited Kililmanjaro, and all make it back to the hotel on night 6 […]