Kilimanjaro lemosho route - do I need walking poles and leather boots?
Kilimanjaro lemosho route - do I need walking poles and leather boots? - 7th Mar 2013 - 5:47pm
Trip - TYR - KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE, Departure Date - Thursday 8th August 2013
We're doing the lemosho route in August, kit list suggests walking poles. I never use them to hike I find they get in the way. But as this is a tougher trek than we've done before, can anyone kili experts advise if they're worth hiring?
Also I've got very comfortable breathable walking boots, will buying a leather pair be necessary?
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Boots - 8th Mar 2013 - 7:25pm
Hi Cheryl
I did the Lemosho Route Jan 2012. The route is well defined and I did it in a combination of gortex breathable walking boots and trekking shoes so I would think you will be fine in your current boots if that's what you're comfortable in (comfort is probably key as you'll be in them a week straight!). In terms of poles, some people did and others didn't. I'd go with what you're used to. They might be useful summit night which is when it's really steep up and down and you're a bit short of breath, but the rest of the route wasn't too bad so its really down to preference and what you're used to. Hope that helps a bit and enjoy!! Vicki
Yes thats really helpful - 1st Apr 2013 - 11:10am
Yes thats really helpful thanks :-)
