Who is behind The Big Climb?
The Founder of The Big Climb, Tim Challen was shot and injured during an armed robbery in Nairobi, Kenya. He subsequently founded non-profit Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI) to assist youth from disenfranchised communities in Kenya and Tanzania. The flagship initiative of KI is the annual climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, 5895m.
Since 2006, he has led over 650 climbers to the summit of Africa, to raise awareness on social issues affecting our communities.
In 2021, the Big Climb was re-branded, initiating a global movement and alumni of climbers who have been engaged since 2006, climbing together for diverse causes.
In 2022, the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development, the Big Climb expanded to Nepal with a trek to the Everest Base Camp bringing together youth and multiple partners to bring support to local communities living at the foot of Mount Everest.
A United Team
The Big Climb to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro brings together 25 climbers from all backgrounds. The team includes youth from disenfranchised communities, representatives from the private and public sectors. The climbers will be assisted by a support crew of 75, including guides, cooks and porters.
Presenting the Team
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Mount Kilimanjaro - August 5th, 2023
Yes, I cried a lot. No, I absolutely couldn’t have done it alone. Yes, it was freezing. No, I still can’t feel parts of my toes. And yes, it was worth every single second.
I’m extremely proud of this day. I’m still struggling to form words about what this experience has meant to me, and there’s still a couple hundred pictures to share from Kenya and Tanzania. But thank you to the.big.climb , the_explorers_club , fjallravenofficial & every single person I got to share this experience with. I’m forever grateful.
mat_chass32 would be mad if I didn’t shoutout the wnba hoodie.
More to come!
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Ellie enjoying her trip up Kilimanjaro. Raising awareness for Vaccine Equity. #supportthebigclimb the.big.climb
Covered the bike in #NewHaven, #Connecticut and heading to #Tanzania to join and #SupportTheBigClimb of #Kilimanjaro for #VaccinEquity, and #justice.
Why? Because all people and all #MountainsMatter!
We are so proud of Fred and how he represented Sauti Kuu on The Big Climb!
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🍎I am very much looking forward to being back on #Kilimanjaro next week, this time for The Big Climb for #VaccineJustice in Africa and beyond. ℹ️Find out more and join us at https://t.co/VqMd1yGQF1
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We look forward to organizing Kilimanjaro Initiative’s climb every year, but this year’s had an extra special meaning to us, combined with extra special logistical complexities!
the.big.climb is all about hope and collective action and was organized to raise awareness of the need to fight the COVID-19 pandemic together. The Big Climb raises funds to better track and understand the virus, equip health care workers, and to purchase vaccines for equitable distribution on the understanding that ‘no one is safe until everyone is safe’.
This year 33 climbers and over 100 crew gathered from far and wide to climb Kilimanjaro. From arctic explorers, to medical professionals, to professional athletes to Kilimanjaro Initiative’s youth, it was a diverse, eclectic and wonderful group of humans.
All climbers and crew were subject to COVID tests, with some of them being administered in our very own gardens!
Vaccine inequity is very near and dear to our hearts and our community and here at Marangu Hotel we feel very privileged to have played a part in the success of the Big Climb. For those interested, you can donate to the Big Climb at https://thebigclimb.org
Thanks to katieplichta for some great photos!
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📍l If you climb Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route, your first stop will be Simba Camp, a 5-mile jungle trek from the park gate.
A video coming from Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa.
Thanks for the video mira.rai Mira Rai, international ultra marathon champion for her video from Kilimanjaro which is highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world with the Big Climb team!!
Mira climbed this mountain three days ago climbed to the summit of Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and it’s height is 5,895 metres above sea level and about 4,900 metres above its plateau base.
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Be a part of The Big Climbs. In parallel with the Mount Kilimanjaro climb and Mount Everest Basecamp trek, organize your own activity. Raise awareness on the need to support sustainable mountain development. Raise funds for projects that will make a difference in communities, using mountains as vehicle for creating better and more sustainable lively hoods.
Funds will go to recognized community-based projects.