‘Iceman’ #WimHof
started his climb to the summit (5895 meters) of Kilimanjaro on the
14th of January 2015 with a group of 18 trained people, without any
actual climbing experience. He reached the summit of #Gilmanspoint, on the highest mountain in #Africa, within 31 hours and 25 minutes. The group walked up to #Kibohut
in just shorts and bare torso. The weather had changed at Kibo hut;
therefore the group decided to continue with clothing on to reduce the
possibility of risk. #Doctors think it is impossible, but Wim Hof has proven that altitude sickness can be suppressed in a safe way with the ‘#WimHofMethod’.
Achievements
It is not the first time that Hof has reached the summit of Kilimanjaro. He reached it in 48 hours on 24-01-2014 with a group of 26 participants.
Wim Hof MethodAchievements
It is not the first time that Hof has reached the summit of Kilimanjaro. He reached it in 48 hours on 24-01-2014 with a group of 26 participants.
When the human body exceeds a height of 3000 meters, the risk of #altitudesickness will dramatically increase. However, the Wim Hof Method allows the contestant to control altitude sickness. One of the guides did not practice the method and even with being fully acclimatised, he got altitude sickness and had to turn back. The method is characterized by the combination of three components: focus/commitment, breathing, and gradual cold exposure. “More energy, more focus, and general well-being of these are a result of a correct application of the method”, says Hof.
Medical supervision
The temperature at the summit of #Kilimanjaro can drop to minus 15 degrees Celsius. It's no surprise that doctors think it is impossible to climb the mountain in shorts and bare torso and even more so within this time span. The biggest danger is altitude sickness due to the lack of #oxygen. According to #medicalscientists, it is impossible to reach the summit at this pace. For this reason, the group was monitored very carefully. Everybody arrived safely.
Wim Hof
Wim Hof was born April 20th, 1959 in the #Netherlands. He is known for his notable amount of achievements in extreme cold environments and has #26world records in his name. He ran a #halfmarathon in his #swimming trunks, without shoes, through the #ArcticCircle and broke a world record by staying in a container of ice cold water for two hours, without a drop in body temperature.
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ZARA TOURS, founded in 1987, is currently the No. 1 Kilimanjaro outfitter in Tanzania and one of the largest safari operators in the country. Proud to be known as one of the best #operators in the region with a reputation for providing an exceptional, unforgettable and safe experience, #ZARATOURS owns and operates two hotels and four tented camps, has 88 safari and climbing expert guides who speak English, #German and #Spanish, and a fleet of fully-equipped vehicles that take tourists on safari adventures or treks up Mt. Kilimanjaro. ZARA TOURS also runs ZARA Charity, which plays a vital role in the local community by supporting vulnerable groups such as orphans, maasai women group, and more.
ZARA TOURS, founded in 1987, is currently the No. 1 Kilimanjaro outfitter in Tanzania and one of the largest safari operators in the country. Proud to be known as one of the best #operators in the region with a reputation for providing an exceptional, unforgettable and safe experience, #ZARATOURS owns and operates two hotels and four tented camps, has 88 safari and climbing expert guides who speak English, #German and #Spanish, and a fleet of fully-equipped vehicles that take tourists on safari adventures or treks up Mt. Kilimanjaro. ZARA TOURS also runs ZARA Charity, which plays a vital role in the local community by supporting vulnerable groups such as orphans, maasai women group, and more.
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