Boots and backpack today

Loaded up the backback today with some weight: water bottles, camera and other assorted items to replicate some of the expected weight.   Took off around the 'wilds' of the local area -no lion sightings today !!

Training has begun!

Dusted off the old hiking boots and hit the walking tracks around home this morning and with the assistance of the dogs clocked up 8 kms.  Only 276 days and untold kms to go !

Welcome to my blog -Mount Kilimanjaro challenge

Welcome to my world of exciting challenges for the next 9 months - Fundraising on behalf of Amnesty International Australia (target amount of $10,000) and physical preparation for the climb up Mount Kilimanjaro!  Thank you to everyone who donated to date and pledged support in my quest.

I have assembled a great campaign support team of Di, Cait and Kathy who are full of ideas and enthusiasm to help me achieve my goals.

In addition to fundraising I have committed to a training schedule to prepare me for the challenge ahead and I intend to blog my progress over the coming months and post any coming events.  

Donations can be made at  http://www.gofundraise.com.au/page/HardyM