#ClimbingKilimanjaro was one of the greatest highs of our lives! It was a tough week and weather conditions held back many people from reaching #UhuruPeak. We are so glad we went with @top_climbers_expedition and had this wonderful #crew of guides, porters and chef with us. Can not recommend them highly enough - ask for Arden and Joseph as guides. . . . . . #unforgettable #teamwork #squadgoals #wedidit #teamkilimanjaro #polepole #jambobwana #hakunamatata #hamnashida (at Mount Kilimanjaro) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5uFzqFihF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e5ekmzfer0ow
This was the final adventure / moment of truth in Scott Carney’s book “What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength.” It was not without its minor moments of controversy, mind you.
The main takeaway with this one was not cold endurance, but how using Wim’s breathing technique they overcame the most debilitating obstacle of mountain climbing - serious and life-threatening altitude sickness.