Date; 11^th Saturday March

Nature of escapade– Hike, Day Trip

Escape Brief.

 This is the third highest peak in the Aberdares, bragging at 3,860m (12,664ft) ASL, After Mt satima at 4001m ASL and Mt Kinangop at 3906m ASL.

An extensive moorland whose main peak comes after a number of false & deceiving peaks with one of the most exhausting and humbling  Trails in the Aberdares, a real ultimate test  and a must have bucket list for any avid hiker.

• Distance: 15.1km
• Maximum Elevation: 3,860m
• Duration: 7-9 hours
• Difficulty: Tough
• Beginner-friendly: Never
• Child-friendly: must be fit 13 years and above

CHARGES:

Citizen/Resident: 3200Ksh

Citizen/Resident self-drive- 2400

Non-Residents adults: 7050 Ksh

COST INCLUDES

• Round transport from Nairobi
• Professional photography
• Armed ranger fees
• Guide services
• Park fees & charges
• Refill water
• Glucose
• Paramedic services

𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃

• Anything not mentioned

WHAT TO CARRY

• National ID card/Passport
• Spirit of Adventure
• Packed Lunch/ Snack
• Your camera.
• Personal medication if any
• A warm jacket incase its cold and an extra t-shirt.
• Rain gear (ponjo)ìncase it rains ( Mandatory)
• Small bag for your luggage
• Power bank (optional)
• Sunscreen
• Balaclava and hand gloves (optional but necessary)

DRESS CODE

• Tights /cargo pants / hiking outfits, or something comfortable you would normally use for workouts but must be warm enough to protect you from cold, emphasis on quick-dry pants, quick-dry t-shirt, fleece jacket
• Comfortable hiking shoes, (Tip, always wear a size bigger or half bigger than what you usually wear to the gym)
• Hat/cap/ sunglasses for sun protection
• Warm clothes for change after hiking
• Rain jacket, poncho, rain pants
• Hiking poles(optional)

ESCAPE ITINERARY

• Escape point: International house front car park next (Formerly)Hilton hotel
• 0420hrs: Meet up at International House front Parking
• 0430hrs: Departure
• 0845hrs: Arrival
• 0900hrs kickoff after light warm-up and stretches
• 1800hrs expected departure time for Nairobi.

PAYMENT DETAILS

• Use the Till number 8087532 Escape with us now.
• Make a deposit of 1500ksh or all the amount to reserve your slot, clear the balance on travel date.

Notes:

• Keep time,
• No stops on the way, except for Emergency cases, buy your supplies in advance
• Picks ups on the way should be communicated in advance

PREPPING FOR YOUR HIKE

• Keep yourself active by walking, running, cycling, swimming or any other suitable cardio exercise at least 7 days before the hike.
• Check through and confirm your gear at least 2-3 days to hike
• Increase your water intake 48hrs to the hike day
• Up your carbs intake 48hrs to hike, this helps to increase energy reserves.
• If working out/exercising heavy, Go light at least 24-48hrs to hike day to allow yourself recovery and enough rest time.
• Get enough sleep the night before the hike. 
• Check the size of your toe nails, if long, you know what to do.
• Purpose to have your morning meal/ breakfast 2-3hrs before the hike kick-off.
• Park your luggage before you go to bed to avoid rushed packing in the morning.
• Make sure your phone is fully charged
• Pack your personal medication if any in advance especially if your hike is very early in the morning.

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