Paul and Myles are planning on climbing Kilimanjaro next year and have commenced training. This weekend it was a short trek up Mt Warning, near Murwillumbah - 5 hours, 9kms and an altitude gain of several hundred meters.
There was the day before reconnoitre. Track sign, trees, Suzanne on ipad in waiting in the carpark (teenagers!).
Then it was off to find dinner in Murwillumbah.
An early start is required to see the sunrise - 2 hours of uphill climbing/walking before the 5.48am sunrise so it was off to bed early.
The first part of the climb is in darkness (because the sun hasn't risen yet, for anyone wondering why.) Onward and upward. And upward, And upward......
As you climb, after about an hour and a half, the light starts to increase and you can see some of the scenery unfolding.
And eventually the youngsters reach the summit. Some time later the more worldly wise also summit. And as you can see the view is worth the effort.
A large group of people also made the early morning effort, about 30 or so this morning. Dec 22nd is shaping as a big morning for the climb, for any druids among you.
On the way down you get a better view of what the way up was like. The last 400 meters is quite steep.
This is not flat, it is almost vertical. You can use the chain to help pull yourself up, but it is not essential.
And then, after a short 4.5 hours and 9km, it is all but a faint memory and the occasional sore muscle.
Especially the calves at this stage.
Where next......
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