Jan
26
'All climbers will suffer considerable discomfort, typically shortage of breath, hypothermia and headaches, and though most young, fit people can make the Uhuru summit, a substantial number of trekers will abandon the attempt at a lower altitude.'
That's what Wikipedia says about Mount Kilimanjaro - the 15,100 foot mountain that Chris Moyles plans to climb in a few weeks.
But ya never would have guessed the BBC Radio One breakfast DJ was in shape enough to walk a flight of stairs yesterday, when he was spotted chainsmoking outside BBC's London studios.
Good luck making it past base camp, buddy!
Actually, smokers are more likely to be able to cope with the altitude sickness.
Check your facts (wikipedia is *shock horror* unreliable) and stop looking for excuses to slag the guy off.
Actually, smokers are more likely to be able to cope with the altitude sickness.
Check your facts (wikipedia is *shock horror* unreliable) and stop looking for excuses to slag the guy off.