How to prepare for a Rwenzori mountains hike

how to prepare for a Rwenzori mountains hike, planning for a Rwenzori mountains hike or just a simple day hike can be a daunting task given the uncertainties always involved with the unknown.

Preparing for a  Rwenzori mountains Hike

1.  Prepare mentally: read blogs , captions of people who have hiked the trail  before, this ensures you have a rough idea of what to expect, however, done be discouraged by people’s experiences.

2 Prepare Physically:-  Jogging, running and walking are some of the best workout to do as you prepare for a hike, but not limited to only this any form of cardio also works,  but remember to take a rest on Friday before the hike.

3. Increase your water and carbohydrates intake at least a week to the hike, what you eat and drink on Friday is more important than what you Will eat on the trail. Don’t skip meals and hydrate hydrate.

4. Buy snacks and pack your bag earlier,  for most Aberdares hikes, most teams really leave early and you might not find shops open at that time hence you end up hiking with no energy boosting snacks , avoid the morning rush and stress by preparing well the night before and remember please set your alarms right not on the calculators 😅

5. Please inform someone that you are going on the  hike for precaution measures, always ensure you provide next of kin details to your tour operators as well as any medical conditions you might have e.g allergies, etc

6. Pack the right gear and equipment for the hike: Mountain hiking is always a whole package the reason you need to have a good packing checklist for any mountains hike such as for a Rwenzori mountains hiking trip. Whether you are up for a 1 day day hike to a 5 to 8 days multi day trek, you need to pack the necessary trekking gear.