Martina Navratilova is leading a group of 27 fundraisers to the summit of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, to raise funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, a charity helping the lives over one million disadvantaged youngsters worldwide through sports-based projects.Latest update from Martina as the team makes its way toward the summit via the Rongai Route:
Follow her progress on Day One , Day Two and Day Three.
DAY FOUR: Thursday December 9, 2010
Crossing the Saddle to Horombo (Altitude: 3,700m)
Hi All,
Today, we have headed south toward Horombo, crossing the dramatic and windswept Saddle, a barren plain of alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo, Kilimanjaro's two peaks.
The weather is a little better, but the going is getting tougher and tougher. It seems to be constantly steep and as we started to approach the highest point yet, 4,500 meters above sea level, sheer exhaustion sets in for much of the group, and with heavy legs and chests pounding due to a lack of oxygen, every step becomes an effort.
We followed a path stretching out ahead of us where we were supposed to enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain, but the swirling cloud is limiting that.
After reaching 4,500 meters, we were thankful to start heading down toward the Horombo campsite, at 3,700 meters, providing the opportunity for much needed rest and a chance to acclimatise.
We have two days to go before we reach the summit and the group's mood is fluctuating between exhaustion and exhilaration. It has been tougher than I imagined, but that is when everyone has come together to support each other.
Martina
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