KILIMANJARO

KILIMANJARO
Another trek challenge completed - Reaching
the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet above sea level and the highest
free standing mountain in the world is my proudest achievement so far. I didn’t start trekking until I retired and I
have surprised myself (and many others) in what I have accomplished. I have had
the most incredible experiences and met some amazing and inspirational people. Thank you so much for all of your
support on each endeavour and for believing in me. You have helped me to raise £9,500 on this
trek taking the total for all three treks to a fantastic £18,000, with Gift Aid to be added to that total.



Monday 13 September 2010

Week 16 - Great Whernside, Yorkshire Dales

My second walk with the Ramblers. 6 Hrs and 12 miles - 9 of us (including leaders Paul & Linda) set off from the picturesque village of Kettlewell for a brilliant yet challenging walk up and over Great Whernside which, at 2,310 ft sits between Wharfedale and Nidderdale. We began with a tough steep climb and then much of the walk was across exposed, sometimes very squishy moorland. A much softer terrain than I have done before and very hard going in places. I tried out my trekking poles for the first time and they definitely helped once I got the hang of them! Fantastic scenery!!

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