I spent 9 days climbing Mount Kilimanjaro...the hardest thing I've ever done

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0:00-2:11 intro!
2:12-3:31 history lesson
3:32-4:35 arusha
4:36-7:39 day 1 + the rainforest
7:40-11:47 day 2
11:48-14:51 day 3
14:52-18:09 day 4
18:10- 19:58 day 5
19:59-23:08 day 6
23:09-26:38 the summit!

[Susanna_Gonzalez]

I’ve been a silent viewer for a long time, but I just wanted to say your vulnerability through this video was so inspiring! Also the fact that you filmed this whole journey is incredible! One of my fav videos! What a HUGE accomplishment!

[KC-opdf]

What blows my mind around climbing mountains is the people and infrastructure in place for tourists to do so. As Elena said, summit is was so difficult. Yet locals and porters do it frequently AND with heavy packs. Wild. They are literal super humans.

[daphnec]

this is by far my most favorite video of you. thank you for inspiring sooo many women everywhere.

[kiliwarriorexpeditions]

Thank you for choosing us for your bucket list trip Elena! It was a pleasure having you join us.

[mcstephhhh]

This is why you're my favorite Youtuber - every video is so authentic to yourself and your current chapter in life. I've always resonated with your content and the lessons you talk about. I cried for you when you summited and said you were overcome with the feeling of being enough. I hope you remember that you always were and always will be enough. You're such an inspiration, Elena. Thank you for sharing with us all <3

[lillyblue]

Elena you should be so so incredibly proud of yourself! I have been a fan of yours for many years and for me you are literally the definition of woman empowerment! Your journey of life that you share with us is so much more than a hike or your many adventures in life, I don’t know how to put it into words but I hope you never have to doubt yourself because you are more than just capable! Even tho I don’t know you personally, I just know that you are so so special, so please never forget that <3
And I feel like you are one of the rare ones on the internet whose content has so much depth to it!

[Karabob]

I pretty much cried this entire video. 😭 I have been watching your channel for the last 2 years and seeing your journey is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[camillazaccheo]

You’re crazy brave and mature. I know every time I open one of your videos I’ll learn something new, something will inspire me to be a better version of myself, to not being afraid and live a life worth living. I have to conclude by saying this video was unbelievably beautiful.

[miriamgrant]

This was BY FAR my favorite video of yours I’ve watched. To see the blend of different cultures, your personal growth and determination to pursue new adventures was inspiring to witness. Congratulations, Elena!!

[lilysmith]

It really feels sometimes like you should be a travel documentary creator. I think the way you film and your vulnerability make these videos your greatest although days in the life are fun. The feelings you express are so universal and I think some sort of focus on facing your fears as a series of challenges documented like this would be so inspiring! The part where you were crying made me so emotional as well- I always go walking around the beaches and cliffs in the UK (where I'm based) when I want some mental clarity but am planning to do more international hiking this summer for exactly those reasons.

[DonCorleone-qw]

Im literally watching you right now, and around minute 13, when you broke down, I completely felt you ❤ and where you were coming from. Im Kenyan and was born and raised partly in Tanzania, though in Europe now, and i honestly can't wait to conquer this mountain as that's a dream I have. HONGERA SANA ELENA! ❤❤❤

[ilovellamas]

ive been watching your videos for years and i just gotta say its a privilige to watch you constantly push yourself to new limits both physically and mentally. its no joke. this has inspired me so much. thank you elena.

[Itsnancho]

I absolutely love watching people pushing their limits and experiencing beautiful things! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing it ❤

[meredithvaughn]

Elena- this video is so amazing and HUMAN. I think we (as the collective we) see people going on treks like this and just think "wow they just be so fit to do that" because all we see are the summit pics. I am honored that you felt like you could share that journey and your vulnerabilities with us all.

[JordenTually]

This was one of your best videos ever - what an adventure

[alba]

this deserve so much credit! I felt like I was watching a movie. In the 26 minutes that the video lasted I got goosebumps, cried, felt proud... you are such an inspiring woman elena, I have been following you for years, and this for sure my favourite video of yours!! so much respect xx

[isabelelyboard]

I am SO GLAD you have the platform you do and I dound it all those years ago. Your content is increasingly better. I feel like I am seeing it in real life when I watch anything you post. The history and information you include is so helpful and amazing. It is so impressing how you can make short form content so impactful. Also, I genuinely can’t believe how naturally beautiful you are. I hope you know that!

[aashnamauskar]

Elena thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! I can’t even imagine how much resilience it must have taken to push through the exhaustion and elevation to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and still manage to film and capture your journey so beautifully. Such an inspiring and emotional watch ❤️

[miri.turner]

i have never seen or heard of you before but this was so incredibly inspiring and emotional, this video justrandomly popped up for me. Absolutely loved it.

[osup]

The amount of times this video made me tear up.. you did it girl! Inspiring.