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@ChristopherHurd1

Жыл бұрын

What month did you do your trek to Uhuru Peak?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherHurd1 Hey thanks so much for watching! We went in Sept/October. :)

You guys have done an amazing job putting this together! Professionally done doco, so much more than a vlog. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the support Jo! We're incredibly happy to read such a beautiful comment! Thank you for watching!

One of the best I’ve seen! Thank you for taking the time to edit and share a great video! It’s inspirational for those of us who are planning to follow in your steps!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much Shane! We really appreciate your incrediblely kind words. :) Good luck with your climb! 😊⛰️

Thanks for sharing your experience... This trek is definitely on our bucket list!

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! It's such a beautiful part of the world too! Thanks for your support! 😊⛰

Having summited this it was very odd to ride the emotions with you. Bought back great memories... especially that feeling at the top. Thank you.

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! Very happy to hear it brought you back to the mountain, it's an incredible experience isn't it! Well done on your summit too!

Probably the best Kili KZread I’ve seen! As a future climber of this beast I’ve viewed over 50 on KZread. We look forward to our attempt sometime in 2022 and thank you for the realist’s perspective of this great adventure.

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for such an incredible comment, that's very high praise! We tried to be as honest as possible with out too much fake 'hype' in the hope to serve as a guide rather than 'inspo' hahahaha. Really excited for your climb! All the best with it! If you have any questions feel free to shoot us an email vaastexpeditions@gmail.com 😄⛰️

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful footage 😍

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great comment! :)

Amazing people. Amazing videos. Keep it up guys!!!! 👍✌

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! 😃⛰️

Great video. I am in the middle of planning my second summit about a year from now. This is bringing back a lot of memories of when I did Lemosho in 2019.

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey Tyler, thanks so much for watching! We're also considering doing it again, it was such an incredible experience. We actually did this climb in 2019 as well! Good luck on your summit!

What an epic journey. You guys are awesome. I honestly felt as though I was climbing with you guys. That was beautifully done, can’t wait for the next one.

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sam! It definitely felt like an epic journey to us, so I'm so happy to hear that came across! Stoked to have you on board and thank you so much for your support! :)

This is the BEST and most accurate vlog on the Lemosho Route. I summited on October 7, 2023 and watched a bunch of videos before I left. This is by far the closest to what it is like being there. Thanks for posting!

@vaastexpeditions908

8 ай бұрын

Wowza, thanks so much for these kind words! Super appreciated! 😃 Also, huge congrats on the successful summit! It's an incredible experience isn't it!? 🎉😄

Awesome stuff so beautiful !!!

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer! 🎉🏔️

Thank you I enjoyed this!

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support! 😄⛰

This is amazing!

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊⛰

Congrats guys for an amazing effort.. it is is so well presented

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you showing some love! :)

Your sunrise and snow cap peaks are super beautiful but too much rain! The photo above the clouds was stunning and awe-inspiring but the summit in the snow chilly!!!!! Great video! We plan to climb sometime in '22!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Yeah there was so much rain on our climb, but it was still an incredible experience! If you would like any extra info or have any questions feel free to email us at vaastexpeditions@gmail.com we're always happy to help! :)

I love your spirit! Well done!

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michael! Happy hiking! 🌲🏔️🏕️

Im a new subscriber and watching several channels kilimanjaro climb to get myself ready for it in 2 years... Thank you for sharing.

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks so much for subscribing! We hope you have an excellent adventure up to the summit! 😊🏔️

Cheers for the great information! We are planning on the trek January 2022!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Try and book for the full moon on summit night if you can, it's so beautiful! :)

such amazing video and concrat for your acomplish

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's super nice of you, we really appreciate it!

great experience, everybody in the team should have great rewards from this experience .. keep goin

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 🎉🤠🏔️

Gorgeous video! Definitely one of my favorites. Congratulations on your summit!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Adams! We really appreciate it! :) Are you planning on climbing soon?

@adams8830

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 Yes I am! I am planning on June or July 2020 after I get vaccinated. Lol. Lemosho route! I am training like crazy for it.

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@adams8830 that's awesome! I would normally point you in the direction of the company I went with as their website has so much info, including training and gear guides, but since COVID their website has been out of action. :/ If you want, feel free to email us at vaastexpeditions@gmail.com and I can forward you the info packs they sent us. :) Thanks again for the positive comment!

All set to climb this in August 23. Can't wait. Getting along the preparations now and this video surely helped. Thanks guys! Cheers from Sri Lanka ❤‍🔥

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

An incredible experience!! Good luck on your summit, wishing you a fantastic time on the mountain. ⛰️🏔️

Hi guys, just watching your vid after summitting last week myself doing the Lemosho route. Loved that you smiled all the way even with a dodgy belly and some crazy weather early on and on summit night. Well done for giving credit to the porters and guides. Great and honest vid- good luck for the future

@vaastexpeditions908

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Eddie and a huge congratulations on your summit! What a beautiful part of the world, so happy to hear you made it! 😃🎉

@eddiealexander5276

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was born across the border in Kenya, and it is indeed a beautiful part of the world. It was moving to hear porters say,"welcome home," as they passed. Good luck on your next adventure @@vaastexpeditions908

Nicely done man ! This is totally underrated .. Well presented.. Keep up the good work..

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Just checked out your channel and your content is amazing! definitely subscribed! :)

@Shyamgfilms

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you brother. Subbed to yours and looking forward for more.

@vaastexpeditions908 Great vidio and thanks for sharing!! What an experience it must have been climbing in those freezing cold conditions and well done but.... I strongly suggest you climb again in June / July The scenery and views from Uhuru peak is something that ive never seen before and probably never will get to witness again. But deffo do this one again!! I habe so much content but its all in portrait and landscape so dont have a clue how to put a blog together hahaha

The wife and I wanted to hike this for our honeymoon! Flights from US to Tanzania were 😝 but we will make it one day. Can't wait to watch!

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely worth it, one of the best treks we have ever done! When flights open up again and you're looking at heading over, let us know if you need help with anything! We had so many questions before we left! :)

@bamfchase

4 жыл бұрын

Vaast Expeditions I surely will! See you in the 🏔 💪

Amazing! Heading there in 2 weeks!! Can’t wait

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

That's epic! Let us know how you go!! Are you taking the Lemosho Route?

@zacharykain2461

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 no! First timers on the Marangu Route. How did you charge all those cameras? I’m bringing a go pro and my iphone! I bought a few battery chargers...

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharykain2461 oh nice! :) how many days is your trek? We took a HUGE amount of batteries! Hahahaha no where to charge on the mountain and didn't want to transport solar panels. Also portable chargers for back up. Would love to help out with any questions you've got pre trek! Hit us up on email. Vaastexpeditions@gmail.com

@zacharykain2461

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 thanks!! It’s 7 days we did extra to have a better success rate :) thanks for the help!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharykain2461 absolutely! We did over 8 days. It definitely helps! Good luck on your summit, it's an unbelievable experience! ⛰😄

Hi! Great video ☺️. I’m planning on going on September..I’m excited but nervous at the same time..

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caro, thanks so much for watching! It's an incredible place and a great time of year to go! I'm excited for you! :) Good luck with you summit! 🎉🎉🏔️🏔️

Well done... felt like watching a NatGeo documentary 👍

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's such a beautiful compliment. 😊😃⛰️

🤩✌ wow!!!

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! ❤️⛰️

Great video - thanks. I was surprised that people actually gave up on Day 2 because of the rain.

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We thought it was crazy too! Good luck with your summit! If you have any questions feel free to contact us, happy to help out if we can. vaastexpeditions@gmail.com

@matthewcook5369

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 I have a dozen questions! Thanks for the offer...I will contact you soon!

In 2010 on this route I got to 18,000ft/5,500m before developing HAPE so had to turn back. At least I survived to tell the tale 💪

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

It certainly seems like a roll of the dice as you get higher! No telling how it all will affect the individual. Great job on getting as far as you did - so close to summit!

awesome video - congrats!! question- when did you climb the mountain? month

Do you trek back on the same day as summiting? And how is it possible the trek back only takes 1 day? Are there special exit routes that descend quicker? Thanks.

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, thanks so much for watching! You reach the summit at sunrise after a night time ascent, then come back down to base camp for a rest and nap. That same day you begin your descent and cover ground very quickly, camping only one more night on the mountain. The reason is altitude acclimation, you need to ascend very slowly to allow your body to get used to the lower levels of oxygen in the atmosphere. However as you come down the oxygen becomes denser and you feel incredible, therefore can come down very fast. If you were already acclimatised to altitude you could probably summit in 2 days, the local porter's reach base camp at lighting speeds! Very cool! I hope that helps! :)

I was blown away by the video. Incredibly inspiring! My question is how much weight did you carry on your back? I'm hoping to go in 2022 touch wood

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such positive feedback! We really appreciate it!! Great question, I can't remember exactly, but I would say somewhere between 7-9kg. We were carrying a bunch of camera gear which obviously added a few kgs, so if you're not planning on making a film you could get that down. Main weight comes from water, spare clothes for the day and snacks. Your team of porters will carry everything else. So excited for your climb!

Hi nice vid. I'm planning to do Kilimanjaro once COVID settles. Just wanted to know which tour group you guys went with ?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! We went with ClimbingKilimanjaro.com through a company called Hidden Valley Safaris. Although I think COVID has hit the climbing company quite hard, the Hidden Valley Website is still active. They were absolutely incredible! If you can, ask for Fred and Bareki they were the most experienced guides, everyone on the mountain seemed to know them!

I'm always looking at people's gear. What is the brand/style of the pink/salmon colored jacket you were wearing? Were you happy with it?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, aren't we all! :) Are you taking about the red jackets we were wearing on summit? They are the Kathmandu XT Pinnacle down jacket. They were absolutely incredible! Layered clothing on summit night; thermal base, fleece mid layer and the XT Pinnacle jacket as the outer, I wasn't cold once at -25° windy as heck on the top of Kili. Excellent jackets!

Hi question about your gear, like rain shoes, and what shoes you were to climb, what about your jackets did you rented them, what all things you can rent from there. please loved your video , i was nervous but feel better after watching you guys

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shradha, thanks so much for watching! We actually used the same boots for the entire climb, which are the Salomon Quest gtx4. They're waterproof and fantastic in almost all conditions. Our jackets are from a company called Kathmandu and are 750 loft. It's really about the layers you're wearing on summit night, you will want a thermal base layer, a polar fleece layer and then a good quality down jacket on top. Depending on what climbing company you book with, you can rent just about everything, for us we rented out poles, tent, sleeping bags and mattresses. Basically everything we didn't want to fly to Africa with! Good luck on your climb, we wish you all the best!

very nice video. May I ask what date did you go to climb Kili? My friend and I are going Jan. 4th of 2021....Thank u

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Martin! We went in October. Super excited for you!! Let us know if there's any other questions you're wondering about! Happy to help out! 😃⛰️

@HAbarneyWK

3 жыл бұрын

How was it?

Thank you for the educational video. May I ask what month was your climb, given it rained so much? Was it in the rainy season?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! We summited in September, I'm not actually too sure which months are the rainiest, but we wanted to schedule our summit with the full moon and this worked out the best for our schedule. :)

Hi did you get to see the 🧊 cap in this route? Or do you have to go through umbew route to see it? Thank you

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Because we summited in the dark I'm finding it difficult to give a useful answer here. I know we definitely saw it, but not like some photos I've seen of the view that is possible from what I assume is alternative routes. It might be best to contact a few of the guide companies and double check! :)

Such beautiful editing, made me feel like I was right there with you guys! How many days did it take to hike back down the mountain?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! After a good sleep post summit, it only takes a day and a half to get back down! It's incredibly fast and with the oxygen levels becoming denser as you descend, you feel better and more energetic with every step!

Great video. What time of year did you go? I leave in 3 days!

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

I believe we went up in September! Good luck on your summit and thanks so much for watching! :)

It rained almost everyday on your trip. Was this early November? Wish I could go right now.

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We went in October! Mountain weather is super unpredictable, I think September may be a little drier though. Still absolutely worth it though, even if it pours every day! Thanks so much for watching!

Great Video - really inspiring! What month in the year did you climb it?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you so much! We went in September, which I think is quite a good month to go most of the time, although clearly we received a lot of rain during our climb! 😅

@krishansharma7729

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, I thought you went in the rainy season due to all the rain.

What time of year was this climb? Well done video. Great job!

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, thanks so much for the nice feedback! We did this climb in September. Are you planning on heading up?

great video! How did the Kilimanjaro beer taste?

@vaastexpeditions908

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, like victory and accomplishment rolled into one! Thanks Paul! :)

Loved it! what month did you guys go? was it during a wet season?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hamzah, thanks so much for watching! We went in October and it's not during the wet season, although might be on a shoulder of it I think! Clearly we got drowned either way! 😅😄

Hey Simon and Bec, Congratulations what a wonderful journey to climb up Kilimanjaro. I enjoyed your video. You said it was -25 degrees at the summit. That was so cold! Was the dude with one leg managed to be on the summit? He is super cool. I am planning to go there next year in March. Did you go during June 2020? How did you go with the Covid restriction? In your experience what is the most difficult part of the climb? Would you mind sharing the total cost you spent? Again, congratulations 🎉 guys what an experience.

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeffry, thanks so much for watching and the kind words! We climbed in Sept/Oct but back in 2019, a few months before COVID hit. (Luckily) The one legged man did make it! Incredible story and there's a documentary about it too. Check out his Instagram instagram.com/neeraj_george?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I think we spent maybe $8,000AUD each, including flights and accom. That also included a Safari in Kenya. By far the hardest section is the summit night. All other sections are very easy, but summit night you're fighting jet lag, lack of sleep and general tiredness from the previous 6 days of trekking. Good luck with your climb, it's an incredible experience and very well worth the effort, money and time!

@jeffhusman

Жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 thanks for this additional information guys. I really appreciated it. Would you mind sharing the guide operator details? Many thanks for taking the time to write back to me. Cheers!

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

We climbed with a company called ClimbingKilimanjaro.com but I have a feeling maybe the pandemic took them out. Their parent company Hidden Valley Safaris is still going strong. They were excellent and our Guide Fred is the best there is!

Looks like you guys were super unlucky with the weather. What time of the year was this?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, yeah we got hit pretty bad! Hahaha We went in October. Thanks for watching!

What time of year did you do the climb?? We are doing same route in June.

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We summited in October! So excited for you!! :) If you have any questions feel free to ask away, we love helping out fellow hikers! vaastexpeditions@gmail.com

@intentionalliving7946

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 I am so excited for this trip. I have dropped 153.4lbs and think this will lead to more trekking events

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@intentionalliving7946 incredible!! Congratulations!

Excellent vlog..thanks! What month did you guys go in?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much! We climbed in September, which clearly turned out to be quite a rainy month! Are you heading over soon?

@shilpakashyap438

2 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 supposed to go this Sept as well but some last min hitches with bookings. What company did you use and would you hv recommendations for yr top 3?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

@@shilpakashyap438 oh excellent! They all seem to be very good. We went with a company called Climbing Kilimanjaro.com, but they seem to have become a victim of Covid taking tourism away. They were incredible and our head guide Fred was well known by all on the mountain. The parent company Hidden Valley Safaris are still offering climbing packages and you may be able to request Fred as your guide! :) Over all just look for how many successful summits they've had (as a percentage) and what reviews are like. We always felt incredibly safe and well looked after and that's the most important thing.

When did you summit? What time of the year?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We went in October! :)

hello love the vids. what's the price for the whole climb excluding flights.

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much! I believe it was about $3,000USDpp for accommodation before and after and the climb. We went privately and added extra days for filming, but it was worth every cent!

@hhhydra2397

2 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 privately as in you 2 were the only ones in your group?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

That's correct yes. As we were filming we thought it would be best, but going as a group would be awesome too!

You said you went in September, were you just unlucky with the rain? It's supposed to be dry season, no?

@vaastexpeditions908

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think it can be wet like this at any time of year, from what we were hearing from the guides! I do think this was unusually wet though! Hahaha

@Travel_Stache

2 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 ok thanks fkr the reply! I'm doing it in September so im a little anxious haha

Looks absolutely amazing! What time of year did you go?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! We went in September. :)

@sbo_1238

Жыл бұрын

Wow! You guys looked like you had a blast! I'm planning on doing it in January 2024

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely worth it, one of the best experiences of our life! Good luck on your summit! 😃💪🏔️

What month or time of year did you go?😊

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! We climbed in September. :)

What was the date of your trip? Very nice video.....

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! We went in October. Are you thinking of heading over? :)

@martinmiller8275

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 my friend and I are going Jan 3 2021. Really can't wait.....so ready for the adventure. 8 day Lemosho route with Climb Kili....

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinmiller8275 Oh wow thats awesome!! If you have any questions before your climb feel free to ask us! :) More than happy to help! vaastexpeditions@gmail.com

@martinmiller8275

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 Thank you for the offer of help with questions. I may have a few......I really like your channel.

Barafu means ice.🥶

which month did you guys go up?

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! We went up in September. :)

Which month did you climb ?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

October! :)

What time of year did you climb?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We went in October and booked for the full moon! :) Are you planning on climbing soon? 😃⛰️

@13J460

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 we are planning for April of '22!!!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

@@13J460 super exciting! Feel free to hit us up with any questions leading up to your climb! :) vaastexpeditions@gmail.com I know we had a bunch before we went!

Awesome video. Very inspiring. My wife and I are planning on doing this climb and we are trying to figure what company to go with. It looks like the company you went with is perfect however when I try searching climbingkilimanjaro.com it does not exist. Can you send me a link please. The only similar one I found was climbing-kilimanjaro.com but I'm not sure it is the same one since the website doesn't contain some of the detail you guys mentioned on your podcast.

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel! Thanks so much for watching! :) Yeah it seems like maybe the company took their website down during Covid? I noticed this about a month after I posted this film and was really sad to see it. :/ I do have the WhatsApp of our head guide Fred though, so I've contacted him to find out what happened. If you have any questions at all we would be more than happy to help or give advice in the lead up :) Send us an email at vaastexpeditions@gmail.com. I'll let you know what I find out. 😃⛰️

What month did you go

@vaastexpeditions908

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dustin, thanks so much for watching! We summited in September. :)

What month did you climb?

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

We climbed in October and as you can see it was super rainy! Are you looking at heading over soon?

@toni-joymotomura9893

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaastexpeditions908 looking into Sep 2022!!!

@vaastexpeditions908

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I think from memory it might be slightly better weather in Sept, but mountain weather is always unpredictable! Feel free to email us if you have any questions about the trek! Happy to help where we can! vaastexpeditions@gmail.com