|
Mount
Kenya Climbing -HikingMt Kenya Park
4
Days Sirimon Out Sirimon Route
5 Days Sirimon Out
Chogoria
5
Days Siriomon Peak Circuit
6
Days Sirimon Out Naro Moru Route
5 Days Chogoria
Out Naro Moru
6 Days Sirimon Out
Chogoria
4 Days Naro Moru Out
Chogoria
8 Days Mount Kenya Technical
Climb
Mount Kenya Joining Dates
Mt. Kenya
Climbing Gear and Equipments
|
Mt Kenya Climbing
Gears And Equipments You Need You Have Before Trekking, Climbing Mt Kenya
Equipment
check list
Headlamp
Walking pole(s)
Sleeping Bag,
Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
Water purification: This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly
from mountain streams.
Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You'll need
a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support.
Other Check list (limit yourself)
1 set of
thermal underwear (top & bottom e.g poly plopeline thermos)
1 sleeping bag (rating -0 degree or four seasons goose down sleeping bags)
1 warm jersey puff jacket e.g the North Face Types of Jackets
1 sleeping pad/mat
1 pair of track suit top & bottom
1 light towel
1 polar fleece/down vest
1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
1 to 2 T-shirts (cotton/wool)
4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
2 pairs of thermal socks liner
2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
1 pair of hiking boots
1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
1 pair of gaiters
1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
1 bandana
1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
1 balaclava
1 wool hat
1 warm scarf
NB: Make
sure that your boots are waterproof
USEFUL
EQUIPMENT:
2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably)
1 head lamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
1 pair of walking/ski poles
1 pocket swiss army knife
2 - 3 packets of moist towelettes.
1 travel pillow (optional)
Personal Items & Toiletries:
Toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion, toilet paper and other personal
hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry some sanitary toiletries as being
at high altitude may alter your cycle).
Photographic
(optional):
1 camera
(plus spare batteries),film & tripod stand,different lenses,
1 pair of binoculars,video camera,video tapes, battery packs.
Miscellaneous (Optional):
notebook, pencil, sketchbook, masking tape, zip loc plastic bags, ear
plugs, address list for post cards, map of Kilimanjaro (the trip leader
will have one).
HEALTH:
Yellow
Fever: This is compulsory and a certificate might be requested on
arrival at the airport. Please make sure that you have the shot in time.
Malaria: There are various types of medicine on the market today
used for prevention and treatment of malaria. We recommend that you consult
your doctor on which prophylactics to take.
Water purification tablets: On the mountain, we use water from
the streams. Although drinking water will be boiled first, it is advisable
to add a tablet or two - to be on the safe side.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): This is a condition commonly experienced
at high altitude. In most cases, this can be avoided by following guidelines
on hiking pace, eating, resting and fluid intake. We recommend that you
familiarise yourself with the various affects that altitude can cause.
(Please consult your doctor on use of Diamox - tablets used by some mountaineers
to help them cope with the effects of altitude).
Personal medical supplies (optional): As your tour leaders, we
will carry a group medical kit.
Some items that you might want to carry would include; aspirin, imodium,
laxatives, antibiotics, bandages, malaria tablets, gauze, adhesives, betadine,
throat lozenges, eye drops, sun block, lip balm, moleskin antihistamine
tablets and cream.
OUR PORTERS
We have qualified porters who have wealthy of experience with Mt Kenya
Trek for more than five years each. They have good communication skills
and first aide handling. Friendly and dedicated team . Our portes are
participants in Mt kenya clean up Campaign every year .
OUR MOUNTAIN GUIDES
Our guides are qualified with long experience in treks and climbs graduating
from outdoor leadership school and Kenya wildlife Service and have participated
in Mountain rescue operations and are members to Mt Kenya Guides
Our Mt Kenya Guides and Porters will help you in sorting the gears.
ABOUT
MT KENYA
Mount Kenya
is the country's highest mountain. Straddling the equator, it's icy summit
reaches to 5,199 m. The National Park consists of all areas above 3,200
m. The mountain actually consists of three distinct zones: the volcanic
peak zone, with its endless glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone,
with its distinctive giant vegetation such as groundsels; and the lower
slopes, with their thick forest and bamboo vegetation.
Mount Kenya has always attracted curious hikers and adventurers, including
the turn of the century British geographer/explorer Halford Mackinder.
To most modern day adventurers, climbing to the peak of Mount Kenya is
still a challenge requiring extensive mountain climbing skills. Nevertheless,
most visitors are able to reach the more accessible Point Lenana at 4,985
m and many visitors enjoy simple high altitude walks.
Wildlife below the Park boundary include elephant, buffalo, antelope,
and the rare bongo, also found in the nearby Aberdares. Most wildlife
can be viewed from Mountain Lodge on the south side of the mountain. Mount
Kenya can be climbed anytime of the year. However, the best times for
visiting Mount Kenya and the National Park are December to February and
July, August through to early October, when there are no rains.
|
|
