Training For Kilimanjaro

[@PaulMcGuire128]

Number one piece of advice. You have to train, give yourself at least six months to get ready for this climb.

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

So true!

[@ihatekillerclowns]

Lol at 6 months

[@PaulMcGuire128]

@@ihatekillerclowns OK, maybe 10 months

[@ihatekillerclowns]

@@PaulMcGuire128 if you are the type of person that needs that long for a non technical climb, you'll never be ready. It's not for you.What is "training" for a non technical climb anyway - it's simply keeping an already active lifestyle. The altitude training is a myth as well

[@PaulMcGuire128]

@@ihatekillerclowns sounds like you have never climbed Kilimanjaro. I've climbed Kili and the more training the better.

[@mackdonaldmwasha9198]

Very informative, I started hiking when I was 17 went up as a porter and made it to Uhuru that's where my journey began as guide 5 years later I'm a certified guide with all certified certificate and high altitude first aid plus rescue procedures

[@adgagaegfy345]

1. Strength first. Always change things up or increase weights 2. Endurance and always increasing the weight 3. Cardio- hiit for the intense spots and zone 2 cardio

[@NKHYS-c5l]

Breathing techniques and improving ur lung capacity should be the priority, I've met some Greek n Turkish guys 50+ years old smoking on Everest base camp, while I was struggling to stay alive.

[@ChaseMountains]

Yep we now cover breathwork in all programs I also cover it in my latest follow along video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLEpoSsadp3gtU

[@mikahhernandez2097]

this comment amused 🤣 me

[@NKHYS-c5l]

@@mikahhernandez2097 yeah it amused me too when I witnessed older dudes smoking at 5500 meters.

[@davidthomas2849]

70 year old quadruple bypass patient here (2.5 years ago)and I summited Feb29 2024. Problem for me was getting down. I train in flat Florida. I did strength, endurance and stretching for about 10 months. Don’t underestimate getting down like I did!

[@ChaseMountains]

Solid advice. It seems you got down tho!

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

Stood at Uhuru Peak 21 jan 2017 07:02. You are so on point with your training advice! One thing I would add is the mental part. It is a mental game when you push for the summit at night. It is pitch black, windy, cold, you don´t get enough oxygen and therefore your pulse is high. My fingertips went num (it took about 6 months to get tactile back) and at one point I got hallucinations (Saw foiled wrapped chocolate on the ground). As long as your mind is willing your body will adapt :-) And of course listen to your guides. If they say NO it is NO.

[@ChaseMountains]

wow what a hectic story! And tips you might have on how to prepare mentally would be greatly appreciate by anyone reading the comments section i think!

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

​@@ChaseMountains Lets see if I can explain (I´m swedish so my english is limited) :-). First of all, anyone can do this climb and it was totally worth it. It is a once in lifetime experience! It is such a cool feeling to know you did it. What I mean by mental game is that you will most likely want to stop at some point."I can´t do this anymore,". If you have prepared yourself properly and done your training you can trust in your body being able to continue. I knew I had done everything I could, had been hiking with my backpack, spent time at the gym (Hired a PT). If I were to stop the climb it would not be because of my mind says no. The only thing that would have stopped me would have been if the guides says stop. Not sure if that was a good explanation but I hope so. :-) Also, if you are worried about Barranco wall, don´t be! It´s fun scrambling and the guides have total control.

[@ChaseMountains]

@@thankyouforthemusic4881 yeah i understand, So that fact that you had put so much work in, in terms of time and money (with your PT) gave you both the confidence that the mindset that you were ready. Also, you kind of have more to loose if you've spend extra money and time and effort, only to give up before the summit!

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

@@ChaseMountains Exactly what I was trying to say :-). I was actually more nervous to fail than doing the climb. I can also understand if you think you can´t afford a PT but for me it was an expense I was willing to take. Just be prepared and you will have an awesome experience and don´t listen to that voice in your head saying "I can´t".

[@ChaseMountains]

Hahha exactly! The point is, can you afford not to summit? Well in any case the program is about the cost of 2 x PT sessions or less so hopefully there’s not too much complaining about that!

[@PaulMcGuire128]

One other piece of advice. Take it really easy on the first day. The altitude can hit you suddenly, you will do better if you go slow.

[@basedpatriotLT]

too bad, you do not set your pace, you have to go with guides.

[@PaulMcGuire128]

@@basedpatriotLT which is a really good idea

[@basedpatriotLT]

@@PaulMcGuire128 I meant that your advice is kind of useless because you do not decide your pace, guides do. So whether you advised - go slow, go average, go fast, that would not help as you could not implement it :)

[@highwayexit]

But some companies offer a 9 day trek to summit, which has a full test day I believe.

[@veronicakiyoko5862]

Thank you I just want to say...I am working hard towards my goal being a better hiker than I was yesterday, that is short term, long term is to be able to climb to a 4000 footer comfortably. I do know a couple of people who actually climbed Kilimanjaro last year. She told me at one point her eye sight went completely white because of the altitude. She did make it to the summit and half way down her eyesight returned. She loved it!

[@ChaseMountains]

veronica kiyoko wow yeah that’s quite rare but can definitely happen, I’m glad she still enjoyed the trip despite that! I’d love to know what you’re doing to reach your goals, feel free to get in contact via the enquiry form on my website. :)

[@DianaMJoice]

My #1 advice from you is training for the descend, #2 training with overload, #3 training in a specific program! Thank you. Your video is highly insightful!

[@HitchHacker007]

I have climbed kilimanjaro twice. First time i had to come back down on day 4 because of altitude sickness. The most important thing is to take training seriously. I didnt the first time which i think was a major factor in failing to summit. Also listen to your guides and take their advice they know what they are talking about.

[@basedpatriotLT]

So was it altitude sickness or lack of physical/training? Because altitude sickness can happen to the fittest people...

[@vinayakgokhale6079]

My advice would be to maintain a slow steady pace during the climb and drink lots of water to avoid dehydration and high altitude sickness.

[@ChaseMountains]

solid advice

[@evertbakker5307]

I was planning a holiday in kenia about 25 years ago and i was about 28, a friend told me i could clim Kilimanjaro just before departer and climming a mountain was in my bucket list and so i did untrained and i was not a sportsman. Yes it was hardship and i had a thought of turning around and saw the porter comming up with my bag. I had ti decied and i knew i would regret for the rest of my life so i continued and sucseeded. Do my legs hurt me for a couple of days after it was an amazing experiance to stand on top

[@phchristy2672]

My Dream peak. I backpack Mt Whitney, climbed up Half Dome, hiked up other high peaks in CA. Winter, spring, summer, Fall. Hopefully, one day I can.

[@bivormallik8664]

Very helpful video! The only suggestion that is missing in my opinion is leaving an extra day for acclimatization. Also curious, where did you get the 50% success rate statistics? I would guess its much higher.

[@fiNe-FM]

this is the most beautiful channel for mountain freaks like me, i hope you gonna be big!

[@ChaseMountains]

thanks freaks! I’ll keep em comin’. I got some sweet videos coming in the next few weeks so subscribeeee :D

[@paulader9007]

My opinion best way to train for climbing a taller mountain is to climb shorter mountains. If you have access to decent hikes with steep uphills and downhills, do those and if the hikes are too short do repeats. If you really want to tax yourself - use a weight vest (don't go too heavy). That will get you in good enough cardio shape. You probably need to be able to do consistent 4-6 hour hikes to build your fitness and stamina. You will need good stamina on Kili for the summit push and hike down - its a long day. The real wildcard with Kili is how susceptible you will be to altitude sickness. I did Kili in 2016 on the Lemosho trail. Previous to that the highest I was ever was Mt. Mitchell which is 6700'. I got altitude sickness on day three which was the hike up to the Lava Tower and back down to Barranco. I was fine the next two days but on the summit night I felt terrible after about 2 hours into the climb - altitude sickness but also an intestinal bug. I made the summit but it was not a great experience. But my guides were outstanding and helped alot. If I had it to do over I would have done a hike above 13000' first or several before attempting anything higher. I find 13K is where I start to feel altitude. It does not affect my breathing much but I feel like crap - like a bad hangover symptoms. If you can get to Colorado there are many wonderful 14K footers you can try which should give you an idea if altitude sickness could be a problem. I feel Longs Peak is similar difficulty to Kili summit night as it's a 15 mile slog you typically will do in a single day and is more technical than even the Barranco wall which was really the only part of Kili where any scrambling is required. I would recommend something easier first like Mt Elbert which only takes 5 hours and is taller. That way at least you know how it will feel before you spend thousands of dollars flying to Africa. If you decide to do Kili - don't miss out on a Safari - Serengeti. Ngorongoro and Tarangire are all well worth a visit amongst others parks.

[@submariner50]

Fan of your vids, Chase. Appreciated. Novice hiker here. Kili hike planned for summer 2021.

[@kiliclimb5720]

Hey hope you did accomplish your mission?

[@punjabidragon]

Did you end up going? If so, how did it go?!

[@danielfletcher3919]

The trek leading to summit night is relatively easy. Puts you in a false sense of security. Summit night is very tough and requires the mind to be very focused on the job at hand. Extremely cold, windy, dark. Things i would do differently from my experience insulated flasks to stop water freezing. Probably mits to stop hands being as cold as they were. Get more sleep through the day as it is exhausting going all night. Still reached Uhuru peak. But could have done it more pleasantly with these things. Also read wim hoff method. Helps with high altitude breathing. Works very well to keep up oxygen sats. Train hard. Weighted walks/ hills/ mountains/ get running get cycling. Go slow dont over exhert yourself listen to the guides. Enjoy.

[@TraumaticQue9]

Would love to do this in a few years.

[@judgegoodevening6231]

Hey, have you done that?

[@mikejenkins2166]

Chase, thanks for your vids! I’m 61 and trekked to Everest Base Camp last year, and followed a lot of your training advice, particularly progressive box stepping. Planning to do Kili next year, and it’s interesting that Keli is higher than Base Camp but less time to acclimatize.

[@jenmar9428]

Wow! Amazing. Your comment gave me hope. I am 33. I would like to hike Mt. Kili 2023. But I am nervous. Well... If you have climbed the Mt. Everest, I can definitely climb Mt. Kili with the proper training. Cheers & stay safe.

[@jenniferguy2966]

Very helpful! I was looking at doing altitude training in a training centre but it's a good job I have watched this video! I'm doing Kili next September. Really excited 😁

[@ChaseMountains]

Yeah I'm glad you watched it as well, don't do altitude (room) training. I hope the season goes ahead!!

[@encouragesolutions2595]

My advice (1) lose weight, retain stamina as every kg you take to the mountain feels like it multiplies on ascents (2) train on apartment stairs to simulate day ascents eg a 600m ascent on a 50m building means 12 up and downs (3) do 25km walks twice a week to simulate the walk in (2), and (4) carry the absolute minimum weight in your day pack. I did EBC in 2017 which was an amazing experience of villages, scenery and "undulations" but Kili is a different beast. (5) Choose the route that suits your fitness, time plan and budget.

[@benpalmer1687]

My number one tip: Be bothered! When it's cold and windy it's all too easy to say "I can't be bothered" and blow it off, but taking the time to do something anyway could be the difference between a miserable experience and a good one!

[@Manuel-ec5je]

At least 15 min stretching And half a gallon of water before you start your hike

[@clanyoung14]

Ha... I think you are missing the most important training tip. Why don't you advise people travel to a high altitude location, over 10000 ft, and live and train there for 10 to 15 days then go directly to Kilmanjaro for their climb? The affects of living at altitude should last for about 10-15 days after leaving. I have lost 30 lbs training and I plan on driving to Leadville Colorado and staying and training there for 15 days, before driving to Denver and then flying to Kilmanjaro. Leadville is 10,152 feet up. I am hoping that will help. Do you agree?

[@ChaseMountains]

Yeah I agree, not too many people will be able to do that tho, but if you can, go for it!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Not many of us are actually able to do that, but for those who can, it's a good idea. Simply taking appropriate time to acclimatise is the best option for the majority of us, when we have done all we can to prepare adequately prior to the trip. I have been watching a number of videos on prep for altitude, for Nepal, as I am planning on trekking at Annapurna. There is plenty of sound advice available, and it lines up with this from Chasing Mountains. ❤️ 👐🏿 😊

[@LJDS1979]

Trekking Lemosho route in January. Thanks for the info!

[@jelly6077]

People are mainly worried about oxygen levels when climbing it, but I’m over here as a flute and piccolo player from Colorado ☠️😭 (moved out of the state but still)

[@putrescentcadaver]

Thanks for great info as always! What is the jacket you're wearing in the video?

[@trinkosol]

That's a Malachowski.pl jacket.

[@johnnywilderness9072]

Time to start training 💪🏻.

[@MrCmon113]

#1 Advice for Kilimanjaro: Climb a smaller mountain first. #1 Advice for new mountaineers: Bring A LOT of water.

[@basedpatriotLT]

what mountain would be a good climb? In Europe preferably

[@anthis4297]

Amazing tips, thank you 🙏

[@omaromran2484]

I made mistake number 1. I trained for going up only when I went to EBC only to realize how hard is going down.

[@jogratitude1908]

My friend doesn't exercise has a sitting job driving, a heavy smoker alcohol drinker . We went to Kilimanjaro, I trained for 8 months had endurance and super strength. Got HACE AND HAPE from Baranco. Pushed for Karanga just so I had to evacuate! My smoker drinker nearly a decade older friend made to Uhuru no problem. Smoked a cigar on the summit . We ate same, walked same pace yet I didn't get to see the summit.

[@ChaseMountains]

Man that's tough, but that's the reality of altitude and physiology some people just get lucky with their physiology others don't. If you keep yourself fit and healthy you'll have the rest of your life to climb mountains.... Never give up!!

[@jogratitude1908]

Chase Mountains I tried three times . Barafu was the farthest I could reach . I do charity work since 2014 in Tanzania. Still dreaming of reaching the summit one day. I'm getting older so I better do it soon . Now I'm focussed on education so I'm not working out at all .

[@paulader9007]

unfortunately you never know who is going to be susceptible to altitude sickness. It's often the more fit that get it. I suffered from it a few days on Kili. Made the summit day a misery for me. the days I felt good - I would be done with my hike for the day well before alot of the other groups.

[@MrCmon113]

Mother nature punching you in the face.

[@amaryeetbharj1330]

I recommend sensitivity 6,5

[@johnrooney2505]

Any plans to update this training program?

[@antlucifermovement7276]

Soon I want to climb mount Kilimanjaro soon

[@eddiealexander5276]

Chase, were you in Kili this week. I swear I saw you at the airport

[@chrisj8764]

Man I don't know - the best training you can do for a hard hike is to hike, especially up and down hill.

[@rachelnicholas9376]

Is the Kilimanjaro program still around? The link doesn’t work

[@sdericmonty]

“Not your first barbecue” 😂

[@ChaseMountains]

sdericmonty I think I stole that from a movie but I can’t remember which one. Glad you got a laugh out of it. 👌

[@metarus208]

Should be Not my first rodeo.

[@thehindukushheights]

Very nice but can "Training For Kilmanjaro" be used for climbing six-thousanders in Pakistan?

[@westinbye]

What if I don't really have access to hikes with elevation changes where I live?

[@janpoltravel3505]

My dream mountain

[@aaronrosman7556]

I was thinking about moving to la Paz Bolivia for 2-3 months to train in the altitude with hiking and just everyday living in that altitude. If I need to return to sea level for let’s say 10 days before flying to climb mt. Kilamanjaro, would I lose the benefit of all the time spent in the la Paz altitude ?

[@ChaseMountains]

Aaron Rosman no you’ll be fine mate. Your acclimatisation usually lasts 3-4 weeks! Good luck and have fun!

[@acloserlook6133]

I was a body builder I'm now 28 and have shed down. I'm like 14 stone at 5ft 8. My knees just can't adjust to long walks. Any ideas?

[@barneyboy2008]

Glute meds is the issue. Bodybuilders dont train these. See his other vids.

[@Ultimate-Kilimanjaro]

Great video!

[@ChaseMountains]

UltimateKilimanjaro thanks guys! If you want the fittest clients on kilimanjaro with a lot less injuries and happier clients let me know!

[@lizzaangelis3308]

You should be training with a heavier pack than you plan to take because then it will feel easier

[@eiriksvendsen1750]

Do I need weights for your Kilimanjaro-program, or is the strenght part all bodyweight?

[@ChaseMountains]

This one is design to be better with weights yeah. For a completely body weight program go for hike strong. And it’s cheaper :)

[@racheledwards7113]

Hi, I love all your videos. I’m looking to do killi next year my but really overwhelmed with all the tour companies; do you recommend one for the beginner end of the scale, I was steaming for the lemosho route. Any advice would be great thanks!

[@ChaseMountains]

Hey Rachel! Are you in our Facebook group? I’ve just posted up with question to the group as there are loads of people who’s done Kili recently who could give you s good recommendation

[@ChaseMountains]

Hey Rachel! Are you in our Facebook group? I’ve just posted up with question to the group as there are loads of people who’s done Kili recently who could give you s good recommendation

[@michaelmalloy9131]

Hi Chase. Like your videos and your approach. You point out that you don’t think much about stair master type machines for cardio. Would you think using an elliptical machine plus strength work can give good results?

[@antlucifermovement7276]

Is so amazing

[@chrishanslip6443]

No training required for kilimanjaro, it's just a big hill in Africa, just walk slowly and its all good, did it in 1999, no worries, only thing was I dint shit for 4 days on the way up, it's all hipe x

[@pmodi64]

The discount code for Kili program didn't work. Please advice.

[@ChaseMountains]

pmodi64 should be good to go now! 👍

[@shawchris1243]

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[@shawchris1243]

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[@mekseb8439]

The kit list link doesn’t work

[@ChaseMountains]

Here's the updated link. kit.co/ChaseMountains for some reason kit.com decided to sell their domain and move theirs to kit.co so I have to change every link I've ever recommended for gear becuase of that. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@mekseb8439]

@@ChaseMountains Thank you!!

[@danielfletcher3919]

Read wim hoff method Explains how to breathe your oxygen levels back to normal Used it on kili last year with success

[@eldebtor6973]

why rainbow?

[@thomaspathlil2719]

What

[@joysy7975]

Go SLOW! It's not a race!

[@last_minute527]

Ma trening for Ararat mauntine. 3 time on week fast wall 5 km 2 time mauntine 20 -35 km 1500 -1700 alt 5 time Jim. No alxhohol, no meat.

[@toby7802]

And: always wear your outdoor clothes inside!

[@ChaseMountains]

Hahaha it was winter and heating was too expensive. This is the warmest thing I got.

[@handsome_man69]

I found that taking up smoking 3 months before helps. I smoked 50 cigarettes a day leading up to my trip. It trained my body to deal with low oxygen levels. A week before the trip I quit and I was fine.