Taking Ubuntu to new heights (literally) in Africa

**tribaal** · February 21st, 2010

Hi folks,

I think I now hold the record for the highest stuck Ubuntu sticker (5895m ASL)

My girlfriend and I just finished climbing Mt. Killimanjaro, and since I use Ubuntu exclusively, I though it was logical to put an Ubuntu sticker up there. I actually had an ISO image while climbing (in my backpack), but couldn't take a full computer unfortunately (it's cold, there is low pressure, and well... you have to carry it

)

For the technical details:
- We climbed in 5 days, got down in another two.
- Temperature was +35°C on the first day, -12°C on summit day.
- Going up there involved 8 local staff (porters, guides, cook...)
- The company we booked with has the best working conditions for its staff.
- While we suffered altitude sickness, none of us had headaches.

Let me know what you think, and please don't hesitate to post or PM me if you want any further information or if you consider climbing Kilimanjaro yourself (we planned this trip for month and can provide advice as to what to expect / who to book with etc...)

A huge thanks to Mamarok (of AmaroK / KDE fame) for providing me with the sticker

Now if anybody wants to sponsor a trip to Nepal...

Have fun,

- Trib'

PS: Yeah, that dude on the picture is me.