2008 Mt. Kilimanjaro

Darryl climbed Kili in January and Steve in October. Although non-technical it was still a challenge to draw oxygen at 19,500 feet up a steep final ascent in the middle of the night with only a short nap following a full day's hike. Did we mention it was cold? My water bladder tube froze. Question the authenticity of any picture (except Darryl's) that shows hikers at Uhuru Peak with a smile on their face. A diet of rice, green beans, and dried chicken (?) is low in fat but not nourishing for the body or the soul.