I'm only 16 years old and I'm climbing Kili in july, this video made me even more excited than I already was. Thank you!
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
You’re gonna love it!
@Edánhdzday094 ай бұрын
How was it? I'm 16 and climbing Kili in June 2025
@talksofthailand2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, hoping to do this June!
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon. Hope you can make it happen
@CaseyLouise1493 жыл бұрын
Just wow. Bought me right back to the mountain and the feelings and physicality that you experience while climbing. I didn't summit (acute mountain sickness came on summit night 2,000ft before the peak), but I definitely had my own personal summit. I can still perfectly visualise the sun coming up over Mawenzi that morning. Kili changes you in ways I am still discovering and exploring 2 years later. When I can, I hope to go back and try another route.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Casey! It’s such a personal journey! I’m sorry you got mountain sickness but it is so high up there! I’m glad my video brought you back!
@jeffreynewball2 жыл бұрын
Casey, what route did you take? I hope that you make it back
@KatieCorio Жыл бұрын
I love this. I feel called to climb the mountain and your video inspired me! Thank you.
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Thank you Katie. You can do it! It's such an unforgettable adventure!
@moniquevelasco203 жыл бұрын
Waoh Alex, this is one of the best video documentary I’ve seen so far. Spectacular views and a breathtaking moon rise in perfect alignment with Venus. Loved every second of it. 🤗😘🌼🇻🇪
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Monique 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@tadeytravels2 жыл бұрын
Amazing ! cant wait to hike
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Wishing you a wonderful hike!
@sumostorms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this gift 🙏 ♥️ Beautiful cinematography and excellent storytelling ⛰💪🏽
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@sushi6608 Жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed many Kili videos but this is the first video that made me want to climb the mountain. Simply amazing
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was an unforgettable experience!
@erikfearn763 Жыл бұрын
Of all the MANY Kili videos I've watched, yours is hands down the best. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Thank you Erik. It was an awesome adventure and I'm glad we captured it well. Cheers!
@subirajkumar3 жыл бұрын
'few great journeys are completed alone' wow 😍
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
The truth!
@jenniferschmidt10973 жыл бұрын
My boss climbed this 2 years ago! She’s a badass woman! I hope to be as healthy as she is when I’m her age! She had such an amazing time and had such great stories to share about her group and the guides/helpers :)
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Yes it’s such a great experience! Maybe share this with her and see what she says :)
@jamestaylor60413 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex , thanks for showing this journey, that is some of the most beautiful views I have ever looked at . As an amateur astronomer, that moon rise was out of this world , and the fate of the glaciers is horrifying, you are a very lucky man . that is one hell of an adventure.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you James! Yes the moon rise was unreal! Hope the glaciers stick around for much much longer
@tonatiuhnino37113 жыл бұрын
As a beach person, I starting to appreciate the beautiful mountains all over the world.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
I get it!!! Mountains are amazing - but as a beach person it took me a while to realize too haha
@StarboiFloyd3 жыл бұрын
Too agree! Maybe it takes a different level of appreciation that most won’t take time to understand 😩
@jenmar94283 жыл бұрын
OMG... Saving this to watch later. My hubz and I are planning to climb Kili 2023. We wanted to go next year, but due to the pandemic, we move it to 2023. Next month it will be my turn to get jabbed. Cheers.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Hope you make it there soon! We're waiting on our jabs down here in New Zealand! Hopefully in the next month!
@kiliclimb57203 жыл бұрын
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@kiliclimb57203 жыл бұрын
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@Sugarbella103 жыл бұрын
Best video and narration I have seen so far. Thank you so much for sharing.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@karimcoaustralia6712 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing documentary of such high quality production. Your spirit, narration, knowledge was captivating, the best Kili climbing video I have seen, I am more motivated than ever to head to Kilimanjaro.
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy climbing!
@viatravelers3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this travel vlog, as well as a comprehensive guide to travelers and hikers wanting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@Byassch Жыл бұрын
One of the most comprehensive guides to Kili. Thank you. Planning a trip this Aug. I'm looking forward to and pumping up for it.
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy it!
@thokozile.wonani8 ай бұрын
Amazing!!!! What a spectacular, heartful, well-shot and produced Kili vlog!!!
@AlexanderAyling8 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@ashokkumarjain95562 жыл бұрын
Superb details about plant's and shrubs. Deatails super
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@niazsabaghchian17472 жыл бұрын
You inspired me throughout this clip. The powerful and emotional ending teared me up. I'm gonna do the summit in the summer. Thank you Alex!
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Niaz. We can achieve anything we out our mind to!
@truetotanzania3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Moshi (foothills of Kilimanjaro) for 9 years, and I love that people get inspired to climb the mountain! -Marisela
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
What a cool place to call home!
@chrismartin15393 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am just impressed with this vlog/documentary of your Mt. Kilimanjaro climb. A+ stuff. I completed my own Kilimanjaro last December 2021 and by Grace of God, I was able to summit and reach Uhuru Peak. I didn't take the Lemosho route like you guys did but chose the Machame route instead, doing the entire trek in 7 days. Watching this brought a little bit of tears to my eyes, recalling my difficult but rewarding climb. Thank you for this guys!
@onneloveee2 жыл бұрын
Your journey blows me away! You have achieved excellence! Your respect for nature, our environment and others is amazing! I appreciate humans like you! Congratulations on your accomplishment to to the summit of Mt. K! We enjoy all your videos. Keep up the Exceptional work!!!
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these kind words. The journey is one of a lifetime - let’s always strive to be better tomorrow than today, and better today than yesterday
@fredis23282 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrSupernova1113 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this spectacular experience!!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@palhannorodrigues3 жыл бұрын
Alexander a coisa mais difícil é um céu azul no cume do Kilimanjaro. Seu vídeo foi o melhor de todos que já vi. A geleira no cume deveria ser património da humanidade de tão linda. Meus parabéns pelo trabalho lindo. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL THANKS.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado Nilton!
@naga55833 жыл бұрын
True .Any great mountain summit is made look achievable by the local mountain porters of that region.Kilimanjaro is truely amazing .Hopefully , i get chance to summit it
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@lec462803 жыл бұрын
Perfectly paced and a pleasure to watch from beginning to end. What a great experience, thank you for sharing!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lauren!
@libbygarcia63543 жыл бұрын
Wow the views you send back to us are unbelievable!! thank you!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Libby!
@joshuaworth243 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! Come back to it frequently for its abundance, What an experience! id rather climb this mountain than everest, id visit the base of everest tho. with the african culture and the rainforest its snowy peak a beautiful combination cant believe its real and we live in a time where you can travel there.. what a time to be alive God bless
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Thank you Joshua. I love your comment.
@danenielson88533 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video!! Great job man 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dane!! Really appreciate it :)
@meredithmonti2643 жыл бұрын
Great to see more scenes from this trip even though I obviously watched the other two Vagabrothers vids. Really awesome job!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Meredith!! It was such an adventure it needed to be retold in long form :)
@kailiasage3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched your videos for years and this is definitely one of the best you’ve done. It definitely makes me want to climb this mountain, even with my fear of heights.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you Kailia 🙏🏼
@adventurous_bernard7263 жыл бұрын
You should climb this highest free standing Mount Kilimanjaro before your "bucket list” get any older. To travel is to live
@pathmaker87752 жыл бұрын
You make my day bro, feel very proud. From India.
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Thank you Path!
@dlasky Жыл бұрын
What an amazing adventure. Your videography style is awesome. Also, thanks for the extra facts/info about Mt. Kilimanjaro.
@AlexanderAyling Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TommyNordpole3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful journey and narration, this is a huge inspiration for me and many others! Simply beautiful and poetic! ❤️Well done Alex!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tommy 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@OutsideChronicles3 жыл бұрын
Amazing climb, I love your style. Really enjoyed the history of the area. I learned a lot about the mountain and how I can make my videos better. Great story, great accomplishment! Thank you for this incredible video!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the climb!
@missmika81473 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Followed your advice, I poured myself a cup of coffee, but ended up not even touching it, because I was so fascinated by your film. Very inspiring, true and beautiful. Thank you.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m really glad you enjoyed the film
@_Trail_Wolf_2 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎very cool video like a proper documentary awesome work on the bucket list of mountains I want to conquer🤙🏻🤙🏻
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lee! I hope you can make it up there soon!
@_Trail_Wolf_2 жыл бұрын
😎😎I’m planning to do it b4 2025 next few years definitely going to get done
@cody15093 жыл бұрын
In difficult times, your video shows us that we should always believe in life! Thank you and come back to Japan soon!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cody! I’d love to come back to Japan and explore more of the rural/mountainous areas
@robbie_stevens_3 жыл бұрын
Ahh this is such a good documentary. I’m 17 and after I finish school this year I hope I’m gonna be able to summit Kilimanjaro :)) Thank you Alex!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Robbie!! I hope you can make the trip happen it’s unforgettable
@jasongold67513 жыл бұрын
I am filled with admiration for all of you who climbed Kilimanjaro! Congrats. I've seen it from the air as I returned birthplace of South Africa. The feelings you guys felt and breathed was being in Africa. Sadly you never were able to walk barefoot on the red Earth! You will experience a major moment.. You are on Mother Earth/ Mama Afrika. Be very proud.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
I love being in Africa. The most incredible continent. Thanks for watching hope you subscribe and stick around for more 🙌🏼
@davidvonbank6132 жыл бұрын
Good video dude. Well put together, kudos
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@MsImaneS3 жыл бұрын
Just wow! Where do i begin 😍This is a leggit film. Amazing footage, great explanations as you walk us through this amazing journey with you clearly from the heart.. I love mountains and i have been thinking about kili for a while this really puts me in the picture of how the trekking trip could go. Thank you taking us with you. Also so happy for your mom! alhamdolilah 😊
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@amyjuliana84823 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing documentary!!! The cinematography was breathtaking!!! I live in Colorado & have summitted many of the 14ers & 13ers that we have here....nothing like Kilamanjaro, but I have a huge appreciation for this! Thank you for sharing...this was beautiful!!! Congrats on the summit!!! :)
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Summiting those 14ers aren’t easy either! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. 🙏🏼
@sammich63892 жыл бұрын
You sold me brother. I'll be a few years behind you but I will climb this mountain.
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
You won’t regret it
@mahmoudramezanirad69683 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex I saw your video was so nice you remember me when I was 27 years old I climbed at that time about a few people climbed not like now I'm right now 69 years I don't wanna to tell I climbed bit I wanna tell you thank you for remaining me. Rad . LA.. CA
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mahmoud. Must have been nice back then!
@marciabsb13 жыл бұрын
Impossible not to stop and appreciate your work Alex. Thank you for sharing this journey, knowledge and beautiful views! God bless you, your family and friends! Speechless....
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the words of encouragement. Thank you Marcia!
@SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere2 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing documentary. Great storytelling!
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Edward 🙏🏼
@josehnis3 жыл бұрын
Saved for watching later! For sure this will be mindblowing
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it 👍🏽👍🏽
@bodomphantom3 жыл бұрын
Spectacular and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hank!! I’m glad you enjoyed the film
@palhannorodrigues3 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL THANKS !!!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nilton!
@travellerlorenz3 жыл бұрын
That was so powerful! Wish you would share more videos like that ! Incredible quality! Thanks for sharing
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@adambancroft4083 жыл бұрын
That must be have been such an amazing beautiful experience when climbing and hiking with everyone. I would love to join and climb Kilimanjaro one day in Africa while taking pictu
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
It was a great journey 🙌🏼
@joannewinter78793 жыл бұрын
This was spellbinding Alex. Congratulations friend. Such an achievement ❤👏🙋♀️
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joanne 🙏🏼😊
@terriwensley28243 жыл бұрын
❤️ wonderful cut of your experience on this mountain.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terri! I really appreciate it
@tonymckeage10283 жыл бұрын
Good Saturday Morning from New Zealand, Marvelous Mt Kilimanjaro Video, Thanks for sharing Have a great weekend
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony! Enjoy!
@sundymolls967310 ай бұрын
Amaizing
@AlexanderAyling10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jaleelpadiyath46173 жыл бұрын
Alex, absolutely beautiful production ! Superb choice of music too. Thoroughly enjoyed, thank you.
@blakestelzer20723 жыл бұрын
Really cool video! Loved all the information you talked about and the great cinematography. Keep up the good work!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blake
@melissafeldman96172 жыл бұрын
This is such a professional and comprehensive documentary on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro; it belongs on the Discovery channel. Way to go Alex! I have a lot of items to check off my bucket list, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro has always been one of them, but it has definitely moved up in priority after watching this video! Just incredible.
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa - really appreciate the kind words. Hope you make it up the mountain soon!
@jennifersilvatinkle83052 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for this documentary
@fazeghost73192 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, beautiful
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope you subscribe and check out more of my adventures! Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYeqf6Wbl9itpqs
@IM-TEWE3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic !!! the most beautiful movie seen on the climb of Kilimanjaro. Good job! It would be nice to go up there! Greetings from Italy. Ciao
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Teddy! Grazie
@juliagoesglobal2 жыл бұрын
beautiful video. I will be climbing the Machame route in July. This really showed a whole new perspective and it was really cool to learn about the phases of the ice! I had no idea. What a once in a lifetime experience
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your climb Julia. It’s a once in a lifetime experience
@alisonryan-landon97683 жыл бұрын
Fantastic visuals and heartfelt sentiments combine to make an exquisite presentation! Especially love those words of encouragement and acknowledgment for your mom my dear friend.That you thought to recognize her strength while you were at the top of your journey really was very special! Boundless determination for both of you!You’re a good man Alex!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alison 🙏🏼❤️
@ddelewski51813 жыл бұрын
Another amazing work of art ...wow, always impressed on your creativity, sincerity and adventure ...great work!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@dearjox3 жыл бұрын
That was nuts- Congrats on summitting! And congrats on a life-milestone video. ❤️ The length and editing just feel so monumental.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Johanna!!! Really appreciate the kind words 🙌🏼
@burtlancaster21816 күн бұрын
Really good “Film”& Will watch this many times….best one I’ve seen…Good effort bro.👍👍Planning on cracking this in early 2026….need some snow up there.🥶❄️❄️
@AlexanderAyling10 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Happy Trekking. Really a once in a lifetime experience.
@liamkropp78703 жыл бұрын
I just hiked Kilimanjaro and idk why but I keep watching videos of others ppl hiking it now bc it shows me how much of a challenge it rly was
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Such a great climb!
@thokongobese46613 жыл бұрын
Alex....you are just awesome 👌❤! Thanks a lot for sharing your adventure with us....thank you for choosing Kilimanjaro.....Tanzania is beautiful country!......Africa as a whole is an amazing continent!.... Thanks again Alex, keep up the good work....love from South Africa!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thoko. I loved South Africa and my time there. Hope to come back and see more one day
@RafaelsII-x1j9 ай бұрын
The Swahili captions are way accurate I like it...🇹🇿
@godspeed63152 жыл бұрын
Wow such a great documentary and one to learn in advance what to expect, this sure will be one of those trips I will be taking with my son , done k2 & Everest and now this one is on the horizon quite literally!!👍💪🏻
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve done those two mountains Kilimanjaro will be a walk in the park
@GypsyAnan3 жыл бұрын
Amazing brother! Wanna see more contents like this!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to make more content like this lol.
@annamardo74273 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this!!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in Anna.
@amagdenovski3 жыл бұрын
Great documentary! Really appreciate the video. Thank you.
@Kaviiiiish3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and exciting expedition. Great filmed and great information 👌🏼 I just loved the energy of the K warriors 👏🏼 🌞 Hakuna matata na pole pole 👊🏼
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kaveh! It was a treat to climb with their team.
@92khoff3 жыл бұрын
Loved this! What a great video!
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@92khoff3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexanderAyling you're welcome!!
@ethanway136711 ай бұрын
Great video!
@AlexanderAyling11 ай бұрын
Thanks Ethan!
@dorothyorina68302 жыл бұрын
Liking the video 4 minutes into it already 😍
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@stefanexplores3 жыл бұрын
Yay was waiting for this :D
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Hope you enjoy!
@megsiepoohbear68683 жыл бұрын
Ok the fried chicken and chips looked really good. You are such a wholesome guy i enjoyed this very much! We pray for your Mom's speedy recovery!
@heiressjco.81123 жыл бұрын
WOW this is AMAZING 🤩🤩🤩
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Would you climb Kilimanjaro??
@emmanuelonah19052 жыл бұрын
I have already subscribe your video is amazing bro
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@M_Ravinerakhalgot3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video and I was legit thinking even before u said that you were going to post extra footage that u havent posted before in my head I was like are u going to post anymore from.this trip any extra footage and when u said u were going to post more from this trip I was like yay!!!!! Then I got soooooooo excited.
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Everestordietrying11 ай бұрын
Kilimanjaro is coming up in September. I am beginning my journey for the 7 summits. I think Africa is the trip I am most excited about.
@Tiramisù.2-d6w3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great adventure 😍
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Patrizia! It most certainly is!
@muddanaseshagirirao35372 жыл бұрын
Really inspired bro
@millionairesucce28723 жыл бұрын
Mount Kilimanjaro must be an amazing experience for you and facing the challenges and difficulties and also enjoying the adventure must be amazing🔥
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
It is such a unique mountain. Really incredible!
@RobinHartJones2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I climbed it July 2022 starting at Lomoshu the same as you but we only stopped at Lava Tower for lunch then descended to Barraco to sleep low before climbing the Barraco Wall and on to Karenga. From there we walked to Kosovo Camp which is about an hour past Barafu (you probably passed it on your descent) then slept the afternoon and got up at 11pm to climb to Stella Point arriving just after dawn then on to Uhuru Peak. I was a zombie by then being urged on by a guide :-) I envy you your day of rest as the 6 day route is pretty much dawn to dusk with little chance to appreciate where you are. I also envy you getting close to the glaciers as the usual route does not go near them. I have to agree the guides and porters are incredible.
@anthonybaker5293 жыл бұрын
Wow they were really out there singing “Hakuna Matata” when you arrived
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Disney copied the song from the popular Swahili folk songs
@Taylordessalines2 жыл бұрын
But also because it pays the bills…
@HyperXcube2 жыл бұрын
Even though at my current physical condition climbing the stairs feels like climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro, this video made me want to go out jogging and improve my physical condition so one day I also be able to experience this wonderful trip
@AlexanderAyling2 жыл бұрын
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
@dbb96ac3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely my favourite documentary of yours so far ( ‘documentary’ feels right, rather than ‘video’). This feels artful and so heart felt. Thank you for capturing this story and sharing it with us so beautifully! I’ve been thinking of making this journey- to be honest, I’d rather hike Kilimanjaro self supported just to offset the costs of guides and porters- and the fact that part of the reward for me is accomplishing these treks on my own. However, the porters and guide company seem wonderful and I’m sure it is safer and more enjoyable with their company, energy and support. In Nepal, I hiked the three passes trek in the Everest region with my partner on our own, and we did just fine at these elevations with the help of Diomox and taking the trek very poli poli! We also hiked the mustang trek to Tibet, where a guide is required by law, and we fully appreciated his help, friendly personality and cultural insights. I’m torn, because I like to be independent and challenge myself, but I understand the importance of supporting the local economy and these wonderful guiding outfitters. Your thoughts?
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Philippa- I appreciate the kind words. I totally understand your sentiments- but it’s not allowed to climb self guided on Kilimanjaro. You have to climb with a licensed company, it is just the way they do it. I would love to get to the Himalayas and climb up to Everest Base Camp or do some of the other treks in the region.
@dbb96ac3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexanderAyling Ah, well I guess I wouldn’t mind having a light pack and my tent set up for me after a long day of trekking- I am sure I would adapt 😂 quite quickly. Who wouldn’t want to start their day singing and dancing? I think you would love the three passes trek in Nepal, you can add Everest base camp to the circuit as well. It took us about three weeks. We live in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and when we returned home from Nepal, our mountains seemed so small! Happy trekking! Looking forward to more of your outdoor adventures in New Zealand. 🙂
@acampebrasil3 жыл бұрын
What amazing experience, dude! Kilimamjaro looks like other planet! Fantastic! 😍😍😍😍
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@skydreams42373 жыл бұрын
excellent video
@AlexanderAyling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nadianaji983 жыл бұрын
hello Alex thank you for cheering this huge and wonderful experience with us, your film is very inspiring and well documented, and the narration and cinematography are excellent; I was programming a trip to Tanzania this month, and the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro was out of my expectations, I suffer from osteoarthritis of the knees , but seeing your video bring me up to challenge my self. and I delay my trip for later, i think if I train and focus maybe I could climb next year
@placidojr.menaje40672 жыл бұрын
(August 10, 2022) I am so inspired by your determination to succeed Alex. I just say CONGRATULATIONS for overcoming heat stroke, dehydration, and altitude sickness caused by thin oxygen. I have made a long comment on Part 2 of your trek. Stay healthy and more power. You have now your homestead in New Zealand to enjoy renovating together with your beautiful wife Carrie. God bless you.
@monikaivancikova87112 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful video - thank you for sharing. Very impressive. I would love to do it even though I don’t have many skills but I believe once you decide, you can do it. I am a bit afraid of altitude sickness and oxygen part 🥶