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May 12, 2026
Climbing Kilimanjaro in Your 60s: Training, Fitness Requirements & Real Stories
If you’re considering Kilimanjaro in your 60s and beyond, the first question usually isn’t about routes, training plans, or gear lists. It’s simpler: am I still capable of something…
Apr 30, 2026
Training for Mount Kilimanjaro at 68: A Sibling Summit Story [PODCAST]
In this HikeStrong podcast episode, “Training for Mount Kilimanjaro at 68: A Sibling Summit Story,” hiking trainer Marcus…
Jan 23, 2026
From Training to Triumph: A Mother-Daughter Story [PODCAST]
In this Fit For Trips podcast episode, “How Training for Adventure Strengthens Family Bonds,”…
Jan 04, 2025
How to Train for Kilimanjaro: Smart Strategies & Common Misconceptions
How do I train to summit Kilimanjaro? That’s a question we’re all-too familiar with. Some newer adventurers look at the 19,341-foot peak with doubt, and to be sure,…
Sep 13, 2024
Why the Aerobic Step Belongs in Your Training Program
Fundamental, humble and powerful: the aerobic step is an essential and oft overlooked tool when you’re training for Kilimanjaro. It helps you build your endurance muscles in preparation for the thousands…
Jun 02, 2019
3 Months of Training, 2 Treks and a Safari
Meet Carolyn and Heather, the Thomson staffers hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in October. With a “just do it” mindset from one and a “I’ll prove you wrong” attitude from the…
