Comments on: Climb Kilimanjaro with Rachel! Post 1: Meet Rachel http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet Thomson Safaris, Tanzania: Our Home. Your Adventure. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:25:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Rachel http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Rachel Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:23:34 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-1009 Thank you all for the support! The climb was an amazing experience! You can see the latest post and photos here: <a href="http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post-5-summit-success" rel="nofollow">http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post-5-summit-success</a> Jill, the altitude was definitely a challenge, and I’m so glad I took a longer route and trained for the climb - it really paid off! Take a look at the blog post for more thoughts on the trek, and I’ll send you an email as well. For all you soon-to-be trekkers… best of luck and enjoy the experience! Thank you all for the support! The climb was an amazing experience! You can see the latest post and photos here: http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post-5-summit-success

Jill, the altitude was definitely a challenge, and I’m so glad I took a longer route and trained for the climb – it really paid off! Take a look at the blog post for more thoughts on the trek, and I’ll send you an email as well.

For all you soon-to-be trekkers… best of luck and enjoy the experience!

]]> By: Jill robinson http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-1003 Jill robinson Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:45:05 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-1003 Rachel, Lauren and I are going in Feb. would love to hear about your actual experience in hiking to the top...the ups and the downs Rachel, Lauren and I are going in Feb. would love to hear about your actual experience in hiking to the top…the ups and the downs

]]> By: Climb Kilimanjaro with Rachel! Post 2: Training in the Gym | Thomson Safaris http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-873 Climb Kilimanjaro with Rachel! Post 2: Training in the Gym | Thomson Safaris Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:13:06 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-873 [...] As a swimmer, I’ve never had to work the smaller, stabilizing muscles in my hips, knees and ankles but these small muscles are the key to keep me from stumbling over rocks and roots on the trail and will help to reduce the risk of injury. As they say, practice makes perfect, and the more I practice the sideward bound-pause, the less I’ve been wobbling on the pauses. [...] [...] As a swimmer, I’ve never had to work the smaller, stabilizing muscles in my hips, knees and ankles but these small muscles are the key to keep me from stumbling over rocks and roots on the trail and will help to reduce the risk of injury. As they say, practice makes perfect, and the more I practice the sideward bound-pause, the less I’ve been wobbling on the pauses. [...]

]]> By: runner http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-872 runner Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:27:17 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-872 wow Michelle, I too am in the same boat, going solo for my 40th neither my husband or sister has any desire for it. so i wish you all the best 2013 is our year!40th here we come :) wow Michelle, I too am in the same boat, going solo for my 40th neither my husband or sister has any desire for it. so i wish you all the best 2013 is our year!40th here we come :)

]]> By: Philip http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Philip Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:43:22 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-856 In spirit, we'll all be trekking with you, Rachel! Philip In spirit, we’ll all be trekking with you, Rachel!
Philip

]]> By: glory thobias http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-852 glory thobias Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:03:08 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-852 Your going to make it Rachel, I'm a mountain guide in kilimanjaro and i want to assure you that your going to make it. All the best. GLORY Your going to make it Rachel, I’m a mountain guide in kilimanjaro and i want to assure you that your going to make it.
All the best.
GLORY

]]> By: Ali http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-851 Ali Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:47:59 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-851 On summit day, especially, be sure to pack your positive attitude in your daypack! Kilimanjaro puts your physicality AND your mental fortitude to the test. You can do it! Good luck, Rachel! On summit day, especially, be sure to pack your positive attitude in your daypack! Kilimanjaro puts your physicality AND your mental fortitude to the test. You can do it! Good luck, Rachel!

]]> By: Michael http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Michael Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:50:09 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-850 Good luck, Rachel! You'll do great! Good luck, Rachel! You’ll do great!

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/kilimanjaro/climb-kilimanjaro-rachel-post1-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Michelle Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:21:29 +0000 http://blog.thomsonsafaris.com/?p=4544#comment-849 Good Luck Rachel! I am considering a solo climb for my 40th birthday Feb. 2013. My husband and friends have NO desire to attempt to summit so I am anxiously trying to decide if I should or shouldn't. I will be reading your BLOGS, looking for insight & making a final decision on if I will be climbing solo in Feb. Good Luck Rachel! I am considering a solo climb for my 40th birthday Feb. 2013. My husband and friends have NO desire to attempt to summit so I am anxiously trying to decide if I should or shouldn’t. I will be reading your BLOGS, looking for insight & making a final decision on if I will be climbing solo in Feb.

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