This is a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, conceived by Breast Cancer survivor, Amy Micks. The climb is a major fundraising initiative in support of Breast Cancer Research. Those joining our climb raise funds by climbing 19,340 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.

100% of all money raised by each climber goes directly to a Breast Cancer Foundation/Organization that:

• Works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for Relevant and innovative research.
• Conducts meaningful education and awareness programs.
• Promotes early diagnosis and effective treatment.
• Supports a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.

Canadian Beast Cancer Foundation, Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation; Susan G. Komen Foundation; American Cancer Society; Living Beyond Breast Cancer USA; Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation; and Breast Haven UK.

Each climber is encouraged to raise a minimum of $500 towards their respective foundation. This is made easier with each climber having their own on donation page directly linked to the foundation. This way anyone can donate on behalf of the climber with ease.

Absolutely not! Each climber is expected to cover the costs of their own airfare and climb.

Any adventure seeking individual in excellent physical condition with a sense of determination and a strong will can join the team.

Anyone with a desire to help put an end to Breast Cancer can join our team.

This is not a technical climb but a tough trek to high altitude. Once registered, all climbers will be given assistance with their training.

Most people when asked this question say it is the hardest thing they have done in their life. However thirty-three thousand people a year climb Kilimanjaro. If you are fit, in good health and train hard you will have a more successful and enjoyable experience exploring this majestic mountain.

A lover of the outdoors from an early age Amy grew up spending summers in northern Ontario. Whether it was family cottage time or summer camps she found she felt most like herself surrounded by nature hiking, biking, paddling skiing or climbing. At the age of thirty-two Amy was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. A year of treatment put her outdoor pursuits on held but four years after her diagnosis and hungry for her next outdoor challenge Amy climbed Kilimanjaro for the first time. This began a love affair that she has now chosen to share with others. Amy has now climbed Kilimanjaro twelve times. She spends her winters guiding and providing medical support on Kilimanjaro, summers guiding in the Altai Tavn Bogd Mountains in Western Mongolia and the fall and spring mountain biking, paddling and hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Our 2012 climb will mark the 8th UPKILI CLIMB; 2013 marks the 9th! Climbs took place in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Participants arrive in Moshi on January 10th. Two nights are spent at our hotel before the climb starts. After the climb ends the group departs on an optional safari, or flies home January 22nd.

Dates for UpKili 2013 will be set soon, please check back..

Since our first climb in 2005, UPKILI® climbers have raised over $250,000 for Breast Cancer Research.

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Or call the Tusker Trail office at 1-800-231-1919 (North America) or +1-775-833-9700.