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ultratraildave 🏃 Ultra Endurance Runner
⛰️ Mountaineer & Mountain Leader
🎥 Endurance | Mountains | Adventure
🇬🇧 UK-based endurance athlete
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Day 3 - This is where the journey really started to show its true beauty and how we would have to earn the right to prog...
06/10/2026

Day 3 - This is where the journey really started to show its true beauty and how we would have to earn the right to progress through the rest. Ascending to Lava Tower was tough, not too bad but enough to offer a glimpse into how climbing on summit day would be. We all had slight headaches but came through with purpose. Lava Tower was impressive, if at home we would have climbed it however respecting the land and local advice is always best. The sky was blue the cloud was whirring, perfect day and Shira 2 Camp also offered a warmer nicer base. The belief was showing itself in the group after today. There was a buzz around camp.

One team, one dream - Mount Kilimanjaro 5985m ⛰️A story of how we got there to follow.
06/10/2026

One team, one dream - Mount Kilimanjaro 5985m ⛰️

A story of how we got there to follow.

Day 2 - Today was our first real day hiking, we set of from Shira 1 under a strange orange glow that was like an electri...
05/10/2026

Day 2 - Today was our first real day hiking, we set of from Shira 1 under a strange orange glow that was like an electric light - we later found out this was due to a large wild fire that seemed to close in behind us as we headed to Shira 2. We detoured to visit Shira Cathedral a dramatic volcanic rock outcrop and viewpoint on Mount Kilimanjaro’s ancient Shira Plateau, rising to an elevation of approximately 3872m. The views from the top were staggering, not the least the towering column of smoke rising from the fire. We were welcomed into camp by the group dancing and singing which was a moment to remember.

Day one 🙌 After months of anticipation, we arrived at the Londorosi Gate. We had met our guide, Bray Tony , the previous...
04/10/2026

Day one 🙌 After months of anticipation, we arrived at the Londorosi Gate. We had met our guide, Bray Tony , the previous day, and rode up to the gate in a wicked Toyota jeep. After stopping to admire a tower of beautiful wild giraffes, we rolled on to the Morum Barrier Gate. One picnic lunch later and we began hiking, our clothes dusted with ash that would become commonplace as we continued on up the mountain…

I was looking for a big training run this week, having postponed my Bob Graham attempt as the weather wasn’t looking gre...
18/09/2026

I was looking for a big training run this week, having postponed my Bob Graham attempt as the weather wasn’t looking great. I’m bloody glad I did!
Following in Kate’s footsteps, I headed out on a Northern Fells round, and it was easily one of the toughest day I’ve had in the hills.

11 hours of bogs, strong winds, and heavy rain/hail at times. The wind was so brutal my skin is actually sore from it! 😂

But, putting all that aside, what a stunning route. Big climbs, rolling hills, endless bogs and complete solitude. Not a soul to be seen for huge sections. It felt lonely at times, but there was something pretty special about being out there with the hills completely to myself.

The highlights for me were the smaller hills on the back circuit - Brae Fell, Longlands, Great Cockup and Meall Fell. Stunning little hills great for running.

The lowlight? Great Calva. Absolute bog fest. 😂

65km | 4,300m
11 hours of character-building fun! ⛰️💨🌧️

Part 1 👀
14/09/2026

Part 1 👀

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