Some video from the FARTS tour to Kilimanjaro

Proposed challenges for FARTS

F.A.R.T TRAVEL (Did Mike really have a dump up their?)
UK
1) The 15 3000’s- climb 15 peaks all over 3000ft in North Wales-3 days-Winter 2008
2) Swansea-Dublin cycle ride-6 days. (Swansea-Fishguard-Rosslare-Dun Loghaire-Hollyhead-Swansea on a mountain bike.)-end summer 2008/beginning summer 2009.
3) Welsh Three Peaks-2 days-Winter 2008?
4) Kayak on the Wye-1 day-Summer 2008?

Abroad
1) Everest Base Camp-11 days.-2010?
2) Alaska Dog sledding-10 days
3) Kayak the Zambezi-7 days-2010?
4) Lions Tour South Africa plus Mountain Trek-2009.

Phil Foots shots

At 0600hrs (local time) on 21st Feb, myself and my companions reached the rim of the Kilimanjaro crater at Gilmans Point, to be confronted by a full lunar eclipse in front of us and the sun rising behind us!
It was another two hours trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain, but all 13 of us in the group made it!
The temperature (I'm assured) was -20 degree C without accounting for windchill. I don't think I have ever been so exhausted........
After coming down off the mountain we were given 30 minutes for packing, 30 minutes for some food, then instructed to hike for 3 hours down out of the high altitude danger zone to our next camp
Kilimanjaro is, at 19,340 feet, the highest peak in Africa
That's over four times higher than Ben Nevis! Phil Foot

Climb completed 21st Feb 08

Message from Rhys Harris

Hi guys,

Great news you all did it! Well done.

Thought I'd send you one of me to go with the collection!

Rhys


Hi Rhys - only wish it was that easy!!

Kili D Day -2

After a lot of training on Gower and in Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons the time has arrived to pack and rest before finally flying to Tanzania in Africa this Friday 15th Feb 2008. We will be 13 guys supported by our Tanzanian guides and porters setting out on Sunday for a hopeful ascent of Kilimanjaro summit by early hours Thursday morning. Snowcapped Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain at 19,335ft (5,895m), it is the world's tallest free standing mountain and is roughly the same height as Everest base camp. (Everest @ 30,000 ft).
If you have already sponsored us then thank you very much - It will form a huge part of the motivation required to leave a freezing tent (-20C) and sleeping bag at the Kibo hut Bivouac (4,700m) at midnight. We will then push in frozen darkness and very thin air for an African dawn at the summit over 1,200m away, then descend a very tricky 2,000m of scree to rest some 16 hours later. The main physical challenges are potentially lethal altitude sickness, injury, illness and fatigue.

Kili Kit list

Personal equipment

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All communal equipment such as tents and cooking gear is provided by the climb teams. All personal equipment is usually provided by the climbers. Please refer to the equipment lists below. Total luggage should be kept to a maximum of 15kg on the mountain. Extra luggage can be safely stored at your hotel. If you need to take more luggage then you must let us know at the time of booking so that we can arrange additional porters.

Item qty notes hire Soft kit bag 1 in which porters will carry your main mountain equipment Small backpack 1 30 to 40 litre : for your own personal gear Rain cover for small backpack 1 optional : can use plastic bags for rain protection Wide brimmed hat 1 for shade against the sun Balaclava or woolly hat 1 for warmth Scarf or bandana 1 Sunglasses or goggles 1 pair against snow-blindness , preferrably with side gusset Poncho 1 optional Hooded waterproof jacket 1 must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable $ 25 Four seasons duvet jacket 1 $ 35 Warm upper body layers 3 to fit over under layers and each other Upper body under layers 3 preferably synthetic for easy drying Sports brassiere 3 not necessary for men Waterproof outer gloves 1 pair must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable Thin undergloves 1 pair Gel-activated hand warmers 2 for summit attempt Waterproof trousers / pants 1 must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable $ 20 Fleece trousers / pants 1 Llightweight trousers / pants 2 must go on top of each other Short trousers / pants 2 Thermal under trousers / pants 2 must go on top of each other Underwear 3 Gaiters 1 pair optional : waterproof & breathable Thick socks 3 pair woollen or synthetic Thin socks 6 pair woollen or synthetic Hiking boots 1 pair must be well-broken-in, leather recommended wear on plane in case of lost luggage Spare laces 1 pair Trainers 1 pair for use around camp Walking poles 1 pair can be purchased at gate $ 10 Sleeping bag 1 must be four seasons : fleece liner optional $ 35 Inflatable sleeping mat 1 repair kit essential Foam sleeping mat : thin 1 can bring two for comfort $ 7 Foam sleeping mat : 75mm / 3" 1 available for hire only : expensive due to porterage $ 25 Water bottles, 1 litre 2 / 3 preferred formats ... 1 metallic SIGG type for double use as hot water 1 bladder Platypus type for drinking whilst walking must have insulated tube against freezing Water purification pump 1 optional Water purification tablets iodine, not chlorine Cordial or water flavouring recommend Redoxon type vitamin C tablets Favourite snacks High-energy bars Head torch 1 as powerful as possible but light weight : mini Petzl okay Spare torch batteries 4 sets allow for lots of reading Spare torch bulb 2 Pocket knife 1 Plastic bags & bin liners for keeping various things dry Pencil & paper for the trip log Camera plus film and batteries check temperature ratings Video camera and batteries check temperature ratings Reading material Games & cards Towel can be the lightweight quick-dry type Toiletries Lip balm Ear plugs Soft toilet paper 2 rolls Wet wipes Spare contact lenses or glasses Paperwork route guide pre-climb briefing insurance documentation with 24hr medical emergency number invoice paperwork from us mountain map : usually available at trailhead