Let's talk about excuses! And this is the Wannabe Adventures take on them.

"I can’t do that!"

"I’m too old!"

"I’m not fit enough!"

"I don’t have the time!"

"I don’t have anyone to do it with!"

"I don’t have the right equipment!"

"I’m scared, what if I don’t make it, what a waste of time and money that would be!"

I have spoken to so many people who want to climb Kilimanjaro but then talk themselves out of it by telling themselves one of the above.

So, I thought I would take a minute to address the above excuses, sorry, I mean reasons why some people don’t think they should even attempt the one thing that they really want to do.

“I can’t do that”.

Well first and foremost, yes you can. I have seen people with artificial limbs, 80 year olds, young children and people with severe disabilities summit the roof of Africa, So, your “I can’t do that” better be followed with something pretty amazing to get me to agree with you.

You see, the level of fitness you have, how strong you are or how fast you can run, has nothing to do with Kilimanjaro. It's how strong your mind is and the level of self-belief you have is key.

The thing to remember is…..If you have doubts about yourself, remember a great team is there to re-assure you, to help you set your pace, to keep you motivated, all you need to do is take the first step. We will help you with the second, third and fourth and eventually all the way to the top. We climb Kili together, no one is alone.

“I’m too old!”

This one is simple.. NO YOU ARE NOT. If you let age rule you, then just lay down and let it finish you off. You are never too old. You may not have the same mobility you had ten years ago..........so walk slower! You may not be able to bend over so easy to climb into a tent, then use a company like ours that accommodates and provides the best equipment! You may think that you can’t sleep on the floor, well surprise, surprise, you don’t have too. We tailor trips around you and your concerns, to make success happen. When you say the words “I’m too old” you allow yourself to become too old.

“I’m not fit enough!”

We understand this one. How would you know you are fit enough to do something you have never done before? I get that. That’s why honesty at the beginning of this journey is key. If this is your concern, then let me settle your mind. When you book with Vertical Sky, we assess your fitness level, help you pick the right route and the right duration. In the months before you climb, we will send you Fitness and Pilates videos each week, that are specifically designed around mountain trekking, to help condition you prior to arriving at the mountain.

Not only that, we will also send you nutrition plans to help you prepare for the trip and maybe loose a few unwanted pounds before you arrive. This isn’t a race, it’s your journey, we do it the way that suits you best. It’s all about getting to the top.

“I don’t have the time!”

This one is a tough one. If work and life commitments prevent you from doing something you really want to do, then something has got to change.

With the right route and attitude, you can summit and return from Kili in as little as five days.

I appreciate that time can be a precious commodity, and lots of us don’t have it to spare. Make the time for you and your dreams, because if you don’t, they will always only stay as dreams.

“I don’t have any one to do it with”

You don’t have to have anyone to do it with. Our group trips bring people together from all over the world and from all walks of life. By the end of a group trip, you will leave with friends that you never knew you had.

Bonds made in adversity last lifetimes. And time spent with strangers that become friends can sometimes create the best memories.

“I don’t have the right equipment”

No problem. I know that all the fancy gear you can buy can cost a small fortune. That’s why we work with you in assessing what you have and what you really need. We have access to money saving platforms when it comes to equipment and many special discounts from suppliers, depending on where you are based.

If you can’t justify buying the equipment in fear of never using it again, then we can simply rent it to you. We have stores of high-quality equipment that we rent to climbers for exactly this reason.

“I’m scared, what if I don’t make it, what a waste of time and money that would be!”

Take it from me, failing to reach the top will never make you regretful. Not even trying will.

When you work with Vertical Sky your success in summiting is our one true focus, that is why we do what we do, before you even step foot in Africa. From the pre climb advice, fitness guidance and on-mountain monitoring and mentoring. We do everything we can to help you plan before hand and support you all the way to the top.

You will never waste time trying to do something, but you will waste time wondering why you didn’t try.

And as for the money. This is an investment in yourself, if you put the work in you will reap the reward. The experience of trying is so worth the money.

Don’t put yourself in a box. Rip the lid off and have a go at something that will change your life forever. Look back on this experience and say “I did that”, not “I always wanted to do that one day”

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