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At the outset we should make it quite clear that we look for applicants that have a genuine desire to succeed in summitting Kilimanjaro, and not mere tourists. The majority who attempt Kilimanjaro fail because of either poor support, a weak attitude or inadequate planning and preparation. If you doubt your ability to succeed please write us a brief note expressing your concerns.
We do not require you to be an athlete. In our experience attitude is really the factor that determines success. Unless you are exceptionally unfit and cannot afford to spend 2 hours a week from now on to change that, we are confident that we can get you up there. (Remember, we’ve led an 87 year old lady to the summit).
Once on the mountain it is not unusual to experience doubts and fears about whether you may have bitten off more than you can chew. Equally, good people occasionally have bad days. Be assured that the team supporting you understands this, and yet passionately wants you to succeed.
We ask that for the duration of the expedition you see yourself more as a team member than a client. (There are other good companies that we can recommend to you if you prefer the more formal VIP-style relationship that marked former times).
Since those who join us on Kilimanjaro do so by free will, leadership on the expedition often remains an invisible entity, something of which no-one need be conscious. At times of personal hardship, however, we will assign to you a personal motivator, often a member of the crew with whom you may have developed special affinity. (Team Kilimanjaro comprises a wide spectrum of characters, from the quietly introvert to the effusive extrovert). This member will do his utmost to remind you of the many good reasons that you are up there. If you need to pause for a while and don’t wish to stop the whole group, he’ll stay with you and won’t give up on you until he sees your motivation return, and this, it is hoped, without making you feel hassled.
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