Continue reading Who Can Climb Mount Kilimanjaro? 5 Trekkers Share What it Was Really Like I Artist Adventure “Can I climb Kili?” is a question many of our guests ask themselves throughout the planning stages of their trek. A mountain that stretches 19,341 feet high, Kilimanjaro is a serious feat that requires physical strength, mental endurance, and a lot of determination. You too might be wondering if you’re up to the challenge. The answer is yes! I Artist Adventure leads people of all ages and levels of experience to the top with a 98% summit success rate. Here’s what some of our trekkers had to say about climbing Kili with I Artist Adventure:

A Self-Proclaimed City Girl

Trekker: Nicole Cicogna Age: 41 Level of experience: Beginner “Before Kilimanjaro, the highest I’d ever climbed was to the top of the Empire State Building – and in heels! Climbing Kilimanjaro was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done, but also the most rewarding.”

An Active Retiree

Trekker: Bob Walls Age: 67 Level of experience: Intermediate “The climb is a challenge, as it is supposed to be, but with the great support and experience of the I Artist Adventure guide and porter team, it becomes doable.”

A Multi-Generational Family

Trekkers: The Marshall Family Ages: 23–70 Level of experience: Varied “Three generations of my family – my son, brother, and nearly 70-year-old father – had a lifelong dream to climb Kili together. With the help of our first-class guides and porters, we all safely summited!”

An Avid Thrill Seeker

Trekker: Thomas Rohrer Age: 50 Level of experience: Intermediate “I love physical challenges and outdoor activities, and climbing Kili is a perfect combination of the two. The great thing about it is that you don’t have to be a world-class climber to get to the top, but it does require patience and perseverance.”

A Record-Setting Mountaineer

Trekker: Vanessa O’Brien Age: 48 Level of experience: Advanced “No matter how much climbing you’ve done, you have to respect a mountain that’s 19,341 feet tall. The altitude makes it a challenge, even for the most experienced trekker.”