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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 this…
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 Shapiro…
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,” hiking…
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, Kili…
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 and…
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 other,…
