Kilimanjaro is not really considered a technical climb (no ropes or harnesses required). The difficulty, other than the hours of hiking each day, is the altitude. Since we really can't train for the altitude, we are training our bodies to deal with the hours on our feet. We're hoping that taking extra days on the mountain will help us acclimatize to the altitude.
Running, cycling, and swimming will help the cardio side of our training, but getting out and exploring the various trails in our area will not only help with general fitness, but will get those boots worked in and allow us to test our gear - what works and what doesn't. Yes, found out last weekend while spending several hours hiking in cold rain that we may need to make a quick stop at MEC for one more thing. MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) rocks! www.mec.ca
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