Kilimanjaro - Interest Call #1 (more training events to come)

Let's Hike a Trail -> Then discuss Kilimanjaro
**Pre-travel event #1 - We have 3 people currently interested and are coordinating dates/times for our Pre-travel training hikes and discussions.**
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FAQ:

1. When are you going? Undecided, still researching the best month for weather, # days we can travel (which trail to take), and when we all feel "ready" for a successful summit
2. Can I just come hike? Yes. Pls especially come if you have winter hiking experience or you already climbed Kilimanjaro. We newbies welcome your tips!
3. Can I just come talk? Yes. Pls be at the Reddick Shelter at 5pm - and you may have to wait for us depending on what trail we're on, but then we can tell you whether it will be Jockamo or the library for discussion.
4. I missed a prior training event, can I still come to this one? Yes

Plan: Hike ~2hrs at a pace of ~18/19min per mile (brisk pace), maybe add some sled hill loops, and then either head to Jockamo Pizza (9165 Otis Ave) OR for better internet and quiet: Fort Ben Library (open till 8PM) 9330 E 56th St.
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Tentative Kili hike date: Earliest would be Spring 2026
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Some Kilimanjaro Links to Explore:
Books available at the library. (Please only check out 1 book at time so everyone has a chance to read them.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623718287/ Kili ... photographic journey ..(don't worry, it's not all photos but a story)
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https://www.amazon.com/Call-Kilimanjaro-Finding-Above-Clouds/dp/1623545110/ Kili ... (last few chapters are excellet)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRGHJBe6Nz4 (How to train video)
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Company Idea #1 https://climbkili.com/dates-prices/
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Company Idea #2 https://www.alpineascents.com/climbs/mount-kilimanjaro/price-schedule/
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*If you recommend a company - let us know.