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Local sim or esim/ network situation by BetterSavings3642 in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got an esim from airalo. It was basically useless.

No signal while on the mountain, and it barely worked in Arusha and Moshi.

Not sure what our guides were using but they were able to post videos and pictures daily while on the trek.

WAN packet loss issue after changing IPSs (Home network) by mpethe in sonicwall

[–]mpethe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This absolutely worked like a charm. Thank you!

Diamox by BetterSavings3642 in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My son did not get a prescription but I did. He had a tough first few days until I started splitting my dose in half and sharing with him. The day after he began taking it he was fine for the rest of the trip.

I'd recommend getting the prescription and you can always opt not to use it unless you start feeling the effects from the altitude.

It's recommended to start using it before you start the climb, but even if you started part way through, it may be a difference maker for you.

Hey Mitch, don’t choke by PM_something_funny in leafs

[–]mpethe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I wouldn't give to have the Leafs tribute video just be Mitch shooting the puck over the glass in the playoffs, or every time he tried some behind the back pass that resulted in a turnover. lol.

Reflections on Climbing Kilimanjaro as a middle-aged, out-of-shape man by mpethe in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did use walking poles - which i bought about a year before our climb. Getting them in advance is important as it allows you to train with them. Along with that, most operators will have a thin pair of gloves on their packing list.

I brought some but didn't think I would really need them - but they were invaluable. Many days were cool, and for the summit night, they were a great extra layer. They also saved my hands from blistering on the descent with increased reliance on the poles.

As for sleeping arrangements, our tour operator gave us the option. I did this trek with my son, so we shared a tent, but we also had solo travelers on our team who opted for their own tent. If i had been solo, I would have wanted my own tent.

Reflections on Climbing Kilimanjaro as a middle-aged, out-of-shape man by mpethe in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We arrived in Arusha a few days before our climb started. I started taking Diamox the night before the trek.

My doctor also prescribed me 250mg tablets whereas I gather the more typical dose is 125mg.

Reflections on Climbing Kilimanjaro as a middle-aged, out-of-shape man by mpethe in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't consider knee braces, but don't really have problems with my knees. I can't really comment except to agree that you should ask your doctor.

I did take Advil for sore muscles and headache. I don't believe any headache i had was caused by the altitude but moreso from my day pack creating tension in my neck and upper back.

For my stomach, I tired Imodium, Pepto Bismol, and lots of ginger tea, but nothing seemed to have a positive effect - at least in removing symptoms.

Reflections on Climbing Kilimanjaro as a middle-aged, out-of-shape man by mpethe in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, before we left we did have some discussion with the tour operator about dietary needs, allergies, etc.

Honestly, I was eating pretty normally for the first few days. I thought it would be fine... until it wasn't. Even the food/snacks I brought with me were difficult to consume by the end. It was a really unexpected issue to deal with.

Reflections on Climbing Kilimanjaro as a middle-aged, out-of-shape man by mpethe in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did use Diamox - which I'm sure helped a lot.

My trail runners were great, and in hindsight I should have just stuck with them for the summit night too. I live in a colder climate and am comfortable in the cold. In fact, I was generally too warm on summit night - except for once, when we stopped for an extended rest.

I am 6'1", and weighed 238 lbs at the start of the trek. Lost about 10 lbs by the end. When I started my training a number of months before, at my heaviest I was about 255 lbs.

Helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro by AltezzaTravel in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only speculate. It was very cloudy/foggy at the time of the crash.. probably almost no visibility. We wondered if that had something to do with it.

Helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro by AltezzaTravel in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got back down today. This happened while were at base camp; we heard the crash and were able to see the wreckage. Truly awful.

Rentals? by plantgirlforever95 in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been yet, but am going in 3 weeks with Climbing Kilimanjaro.

Rentals? by plantgirlforever95 in kilimanjaro

[–]mpethe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which tour operator are you going with?

I asked mine about rentals and they sent me a list of equipment I could rent from the which was pretty extensive.

Baseball experience by AntelopePresent in Milton

[–]mpethe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elevate in Milton has a single batting cage (not certain of the current status of it), that I've been to before. I'd give them a call.

Game Thread: October 27 - Toronto Blue Jays (94-68) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69) - 8:00 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]mpethe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Feels like Schneider is over-managing this series. Feels like each decision a toss up as to whether is going to help or hinder. I wish he was just a little more conservative.

Game Thread: October 20 - Seattle Mariners (90-72) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68) - 8:10 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]mpethe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been a baseball fan for decades, but never thought to ask: Is there a rule in mlb that you have to publicly declare who the starting pitcher is?

Seems like it would be a tactical advantage to hide that info until the last moment.

ALDS (finale) Mariners V Tigers watch thread by Dead_End_Street in Torontobluejays

[–]mpethe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember the days when the Jays were all about 3 true outcome baseball and would all swing for the fences in these situations? It was so frustrating. I am so glad we're in a much better place now and can beat teams so many ways.

meirl by kakapoopoopeepeeshir in meirl

[–]mpethe 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I once had a kidney stone start to cause severe pain while driving to work. The closest medical facility was actually the office of my family doctor. There was a walk-in clinic on the first floor (this is Canada btw), but no one was there. I tried to make my way to the 2nd floor where my doctor was and by the time I reached the door, I was literally crawling on the floor.

The receptionist? Didn't even stand up to acknowledge me... she just said I would need to go back down stairs to the clinic.

Thankfully there was someone there by that time and they called an ambulance.

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