Climbing Kilimanjaro for War Child and collecting as much money as possible for war children in the long way to the top. That is the War Child Kili Challenge. ... read more
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My Kilimanjaro preparation: Mieke Thomas
When the height tent was erected in my bedroom at home, I sent some laughs to family and friends. Slightly skeptical about sleeping in such a tent. I often have to go to the toilet several times at night and do it half asleep. The next 4 weeks I have to ... read more
Altitude Dream present on the Day of the Trainer
On December 13, 2014, the Flemish Trainers School (VTS) organized the sixth edition of the Day of the Trainer in and around the Topsporthal Vlaanderen in Ghent. Tour de Kilimanjaro Altitude Dream altitude training was asked by the organization to demonstrate our technology to all present ... read more
The Kili challenge for Warchild
The latest Warchild promotion is named 'Kili-Challenge'. This action not only appeals to the imagination but is also in favor of a very good cause. Because millions of children grow up in war. War that has a devastating effect on their development. Violence, ... read more
Is my Kilimanjaro climbing schedule OK?
Question From 8 to 20 June I will go to Kenya / Tanzania with a group to climb the Kilimanjaro. This goes as follows: In six days we rise an average of 1000 meters per day. The advice to prevent altitude sickness is max 300m / day. Does it mean that this is a life-threatening undertaking? ... read more
The 5 ingredients for a successful Kilimanjaro expedition
Always wanted to stand on top of Kilimanjaro? Don't put it off too long because this is highly recommended to have experienced. But what are the most important ingredients to reach the top of Kilimanjaro successfully and healthily? We asked our Kilimanjaro customers and came ... read more
Altitude Dream on top of the Kilimanjaro
On October 13, 2013 we were at the top of the Kilimanjaro. The highest point in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain on earth. A magical moment to remember and an absolute must for anyone who wants to experience something very special. Our preparation in the height tent turned out to be really ... read more
Prevent altitude sickness: Practice What You Preach
To prevent altitude sickness and to properly acclimatise to the altitude, I started sleeping in the altitude tent exactly 4 weeks before our Kilimanjaro adventure. My father and expedition partner have been sleeping in the height tent for more than a week now. Doing what we stand for is called, or ... read more