Am I Too Old to Climb Kilimanjaro? (Tips for Older People)

We often say that anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness can climb Kilimanjaro. And yes, this applies to people who are 40, 50, 60, or even older. We’ve seen it done many times. Anne Lorimor is the world record holder for the oldest person to climb Kilimanjaro. She was 89 years old when she summited with Ultimate Kilimanjaro in 2019. In the same year, we also guided Nat Shaffir, who was 83 years old. These are two of the 10 oldest people to have climbed Kilimanjaro. Of course, these amazing individuals are extreme outliers. Most of our clients fall between the ages of 30 and 50. But it’s not unusual for us to guide people who are in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s. Mount Kilimanjaro is accessible to people across all generations. Age alone is not a limiting factor for success on the mountain. However, specific considerations should be taken into account for older climbers. In this video, we address how to climb Kilimanjaro for people over 50, or anyone whose fitness isn’t where it should be. We cover the main challenges and what you can do to overcome them. Read more: https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/c... How to Train for Climbing Kilimanjaro -    • How to Train for Climbing Kilimanjaro (The...   Kilimanjaro Daytime Summits -    • Kilimanjaro Daytime Summits (Avoid the Col...   Join our Kilimanjaro facebook discussion group:   / ultimatekilimanjaro   VIDEO CONTENTS 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Fitness 3:22 - Acclimatization 4:02 - Joint Wear and Impact 5:07 - Night Vision 6:19 - Medical Check 7:49 - Mental Mindset 9:17 - Safety ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro. With more than 18 years of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro® has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, journalists, and even the world record holder for the oldest person to summit. All agree, you won’t find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter. Our expert guides, high quality standards, and focus on safety have made us the top choice for thousands of customers from all over the world. In short, we know what it takes to get you to the summit – in an safe, fun, and affordable way. Thousands of people have stood on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with us. Won’t you join us on the Roof of Africa? Email us at: [email protected] https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com   / ultimatekilimanjaro     / ultimatekilimanjaro      / @ultimate-kilimanjaro