Summit Attempt Kilimanjaro "The Truth" Part 11 Day 5 Machame Route

Welcome to the the big moment, Summit attempt on Kilimanjaro , will i make it? Its been a long hard slog so far and my head i have been in a bit of a bad way. words cannot describe what i was feeling, but i hope that in some small way this video can help explain, if you have watched "the Truth" series from the beginning i hope its been of value . This is from my DVD "Kilimanjaro The Truth" in the summit zone the altitude has taken its toll and the tension in the air

Please also see the credits after this (part 11) its worth seeing the interviews and people involved in the making of this film

See my profile for more information and for the rest of the series leading up to an epic summit attempt, will i make it?. The entire full length DVD will be uploaded for free and i hope you enjoy the experience, although you can buy the DVD for £9.99 from paypal (email me, with all profits going towards the next series). I hope you enjoy it it, involved alot of blood sweat and tears!

For a number of years i have got a little tired of watching celebrities do these great challenges, all expenses paid, lots of health and safety precautions in place should they not make it and with a great deal of support that would be unavailable for a normal adventurer and thus seemed watered down and false. I've made this film to show the good and the bad, the honest truth behind what its like to do something like this. Many people are reluctant to admit the hard times and tend to show things as "easy" when in fact everyone feels the pain, its part of the experience and for the first time im going to show it to you.

I aim to do a number of other adventures, all on a realistic budget so that anyone can do it, and filmed from start to finish without any glossing over! The goal is to provide someone with a bit more belief in the possibility, rather than the glossy Celeb adventures that are not the truth.
This Kilimanjaro trip shows myself climbing Kilimanjaro and is the most honest account i could put together, follow the trip from start to finish, the people i meet, the places i see, the good, the bad and everything in between.

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In 2011 i will be crossing the Sahara Desert via Senegal and am looking for 1 additional member who is up for the challenge (you must have mechanical skills). Email me if your interested, it shall again be filmed "Sahara The Truth" coming 2011

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[tryandlike]

i hear its not a real climb ... more like a 5 day hike. .. is this true?

[Danielrexpearson2]

@tryandlike Absolutely not, A huge mistake i saw people make was underestimating the challenge of this climb and as a result they were being escorted back down the slope, within my group was a professional rugby player an army physical trainer and numerous athletes and even those who were extremely fit struggled all the way. The great thing about this mountain is that its achievable to anyone with the right mind and good legs but you must respect it will be a challenge

[tryandlike]

@Danielrexpearson2 Thanks for replying. My question was vague. What I meant was whether this is more than a strenuous and long walking hike. Like, is there any real climbing involved with ropes or actual climbing gear. I know its a tough trek. Thanks for uploading btw.

[Danielrexpearson2]

@tryandlike Ah i see. Its a non technical climb so no need for crampons or ropes etc. The route that i did with the baranco wall is just a moderate scramble up boulders for appox 300m.

[ZZgrandcanyon]

were you able to enjoy the epic view despite your physical condition ?

[Danielrexpearson2]

@ZZgrandcanyon yep i can still remember it vividly, it was such an amazing view and feeling

[smittliam222]

@tryandlike the climb really isn't about how fit you are, the people who end up not being able to make it were the people who climbed too fast and suffered from altitude sickness. The most important thing when climbing kili is to take it slowly.

[ProFitnessWest]

Keep your water close to your body when it's that cold out, as well as any snacks and the camera. Keeps them warm enough to be useable.

[Magellan686]

It was great watching this video and relive the memories. I did this same route in Feb 2000 at the age of 46, being only moderately fit I was last at the top of our group. Going up was however a "mind game" - do remember the extreme cold, being sick, being encouraged by whoever was with me (you will make it!), drinking water freezing, camera freezing. I regret that I was in such a daze at the top that I did not make time to really enjoy the view BUT what an experience!

[AnasAlex10]

The summit night is the toughest challenge you'll have. Passing it shows how tough mentally you are. I got tired, it was so windy, I felt sleepy. I could've slept anywhere if I just laid down. Once I reached Stella point, I got this energy and mental boost, that helped me continue to Uhuru. It was amazing. But don't underestimate it, be ready, exercise, eat well, drink well, dress well.

I had 1st degree frostbites on my right hand, because I took my gloves off at the summit, stupid thing to do.

[timbum1000]

So basically you pay about £2000 to be in acute agony for 7 or 8 hours and run the risk of a brain seizure or death. No thank you.  We westerners are not used to these high altitudes. It is just a crazy thing to do unless you have a death wish.

[timbum1000]

There is a 50% chance that at the altitude of the summit your brain will explode.

[MrFeaturedtv]

Great vid buddy, I'm planning my trek in March 2012. I'm so excited. You inspire. Cheers!

[maltimoto]

hi, great video! did you do an acclimatisation tour before the kili trip?