Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro 2006 - Updates

 

Jimmy meets the team at Clarke Roxburgh  

Staff at Clarke Roxburgh, one of Jimmy’s corporate sponsors, followed the expedition with great interest.

Getting into a Matatu The real pushing higher expedition...!  

2 Women, a Paraplegic, a 6’7” Goose and a Handbike on the loose in Africa

Lands End Home Sweet Home  

Loving being back in England – currently lying in the sun recovering from our exploits

 Clarke Roxburgh

More sponsors for Kilimanjaro  
Clarke Roxburgh Insurance Brokers have generously sponsored the Expedition and bring us within reach of our corporate sponsorship target

Newspaper Logo

Mike Goddard's Post Climb Update  
Now that the dust has settled (no pun intended!) on our Kilimanjaro venture I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on our achievements.

Fantastic Video Footage  
During their expedition Mike took some outstanding video footage of Jimmy's climb that has now been edited and is available for your viewing.

Expedition Photos  
Photos of the expedition have now been added to each of the daily update pages.

Captain Jim Philippson

Team Dedicate Record to Jim Philippson  
Amongst the celebrations at base camp, Jimmy reflects on some terrible news he received via satellite phone on Friday.

Coming down the scree

Day 10 of Climb  
10 days after beginning their record breaking expedition, Jimmy and his team are now safely back at their base camp in Marangu.

 Gillmans Point

Day 9 - NEW RECORD SET  
After 9 days of extreme effort, and recovering from mild hypothermia, Jimmy Goddard ascends higher under his own steam than any other paraplegic before him.

Day 8 of Climb  
After day 8 on the mountain, and with very little battery left on the satellite phone, Mike Goddard updates base camp with Jimmy's progress.

Day 7 of Climb  
After his 7th day on the mountain, and with satellite communication becoming increasing difficult, Jimmy updates base camp with his current location.

Day 6 of Climb  
At 4,700 metres, Jimmy and his team have now finished day 6 of their climb and have setup camp outside Kibo hut.

Day 5 of Climb  
After an exceptional 6 hours on the bike (the best yet) and a vertical assent of 440 metres, Jimmy and his team have now set up camp 4.

Day 4 of Climb  
As the team end day four on the mountain, the team update us on their progress to the summit.

Day 3 of Climb  

Day 2 of Climb  

Day 1 of Climb  

Base Camp Update  

Rongai Route Choosen  

Team Arrive at Marangu  

The day before Departure - Final Packing  

3 Days To Go…!  

Daily Updates via Satellite  

A Thank you to our Sponsors  

Rain, rain, rain...!  

Scree Ladders  

CHARITY SPONSORSHIP  

All Change!!!  

Jungle Fever!  

BBC East Midlands News Clip  

Grantham Today Interview  

BBC Leicester Interview  

Video Clip of Rhossili Presentation  

Bradgate Deer Park  

Train the Trainer Weekend  

Training Weekend 1: Brecon Beacons  

London Marathon Preparation Underway  

Townshend Hanglin Triathlon Bonanza  

Samworth Counting down to Bath Half  

Getting Acquainted  

The Bond Vs Bunnies Night of Debauchery  

Bring on 2006  

Spring Training Weekends Announced  

Launch of New Interactive News Facility  

Jimmy's Welcome  

Handbike Update  

Website Launch  

Bracknell Standard Interview