Mt. Kilimanjaro Solidarity Events
We can’t all join the journey to Mt. Kilimanjaro, but in the true spirit of community, many Outdoor Afro networks are holding solidarity events across the country. If there isn’t an event near you, we encourage you to get out in nature and share your own journey using #OAClimbsKili. Ideas are below!
- Phoenix, AZ: 2.3 Mile Difficult Hike https://bit.ly/2HMUDxY
- Danville, CA: Summiting Mt. Diablo http://meetu.ps/e/FpRy6/4lb46/d
- Bakerville, CO: Summit Greys and Torreys – 8.5 mile DIFFICULT http://meetu.ps/e/FcyF9/TCPP/a
- Riverview, FL: 4 mile hike at Bell Creek Nature Preserve http://meetu.ps/e/Fc2wj/83vPP/a
- Jupiter, FL: 3 Mile Hike http://meetu.ps/e/Fpnfh/1j9sr/f
- Porter, IN: Indiana Dunes (3 dune challenge) http://meetu.ps/e/FpwJT/knJZz/a
- Swanton, MD: Camping Trip https://bit.ly/2JQpDlM
- Wells, ME: 6 mile Hike at Wells Nature Preserve http://meetu.ps/e/FnRB5/FqL8n/f
- Lake Orion, MI: Hike Bald Mountain http://meetu.ps/e/FnJHs/xBW9C/d
- St. Genevieve, MO: Overnight 10 mile Backpacking Trip http://meetu.ps/e/FkT5c/Fjk8/d
- Mahwah, NJ: 3.5 Mile Hike on the Vista Loop http://meetu.ps/e/Fqmpl/5FwS2/d
- Danbury, NC: Camping Trip https://bit.ly/2JLwz3L
- Chattanooga, TN: Lookout Mountain http://meetu.ps/e/FjCpS/t0w7Y/
- Dallas, TX: Hear from someone who has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro https://bit.ly/2JxnSun
- Salt Lake City, UT: Short Evening Hike https://bit.ly/2JL98UU
Solidarity Event Ideas
- Hike the tallest peak in your region
- Match the expedition team’s distance for a given day
- Hike through changing terrains
- Get an alpine start on a hike (alpine start means very early!)
- Use natural materials and items found in nature to make a drum
- Research Leave No Trace principles and conservation issues on Kili, such as the reduction of the glacier
- Investigate plants endemic to your region; Plants like the giant groundsel are found only on Kili and Mt. Kenya
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