Climb Mt Kilimanjaro 2025
🏔️ Thirteen brave souls are taking on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge: to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, and stand atop the legendary ‘Roof of Africa’.
❤️ But this climb is about more than just altitude—it’s about impact. The team is trekking to raise vital funds for Redkite, helping families tackle the trauma of childhood cancers and supporting kids on their journey through treatment and beyond.
👣 Over 8 days, we’ll ascend from 5,000 to 20,000 feet via the Lemosho Route, known for its stunning beauty and gradual acclimatization. It offers us the best chance to reach the ice-capped summit without falling victim to altitude sickness.
💪 Word spread quickly, and now we’re 13 strong. Spirits are high and we’re determined to join the 80% of trekkers who make it to the top—driven by a cause that’s bigger than ourselves.
Our crew is: Chris Schroor, Tania Schroor, Paul Plasto, Jodie Plasto, Josh Kindred, John Auld, Callum Auld, Ben Justin, Fiona Begg, Peter Aitken, Chris Brown, Andy Fulton & Lachlan Begg.
Our Achievements

Halfway to goal

Shared team page

Team Blogger

Reached Fundraising Goal

Increased team target




Thank you to our Sponsors

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People In Plastic

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Edge Concepts
Well done guys! Great cause and enjoy the climb

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Anonymous
Go you good things… so proud to know both of you and the fact that you are undertaking such a challenging endeavour. You both continue to set the bar!! 😍

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Patricia Trew
Glad you're climbing Kilimanjaro and I'm not. Best wishes with your fund-raising for a worthy cause.

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Tim Platt

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Kelvin Pimm

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Michael Fisher
Great work mate. All the best 😊

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Michael Casablanca
Good Luck Beggy

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Jill Cressy
Good luck :)

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Diane Climpson
Good luck

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Emily Hill

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Joel Nebauer
Great work Begga. Keen to hear all about it

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Shane Elkin
Great cause Begga !!! You will smash it buddy 😊💪

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Rob Galllagher
Struggle drown is great for high altitude training.

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Angela Speers

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Anonymous

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Glen Walker

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Sam Kroeger
Well done again with your efforts for Redkite Lachie!!

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South Bundy Buses Pty Ltd
Good Luck . Enjoy the climb.

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Russell And Dinah

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Nic Hoffman
All the best Lachlan

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Damien Mcdowell
Good luck Begga!

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Andrew Burley
Go Get "em Plas

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Gdl

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Alan Taylor Civil
Go hard you legends. Remember to “Catch your breath”.

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The Rj Crew
Awesome work Begga. Good luck from the R-J crew.

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Simon Richards
Paul and Jodie.. Go well on your trip. Enjoy. A great cause. Send us a photo up the top.

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Terry Webb

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Stephen Taylor
All the best for the trek guys Well done on supporting a great cause

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Graham Trivett & Hayley
Best of luck mate. Look after yourself.

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The Gallagators
Well done Scrote and Jodie

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Phil Quinn
Go Begga! Suck in the big ones buddy, I hear the air in in short supply up there! Enjoy the hike Quinney

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Jamie Sceney
Good luck Begga. Awesome effort mate as per usual.

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Sps Facilities

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Cherie Warwood
Unbelievable climbing to such giddy heights. Can't wait to hear the stories when you return.

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Anonymous
Best of luck and enjoy the experience

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David Fowler
Happy Hiking Begga!

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Richard Bennett
Well done Begga!

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David Sartor

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O'brien Group Australia

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Bulls Masters Ltd
Good Luck Beggy! Great Cause mate

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Packer Leather

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Ian Reinhardt
Good luck

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Jane Lawson
You got this Lachy, can't wait for all the stories

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Kate And Ross Matthews

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Better Mortgage Management Pty Ltd
Big effort Lachaln. Good luck!

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Brett Braithwaite
Bets of luck L:achy

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Urbis Ltd
Well done mate – looking forward to seeing the updates. Ben and the Urbis Team

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Cj Van Peppen
Great work Lachie

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Katie Croll

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Michael Machin

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Mark Woolley
Amazing effort Lachie yet again

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Dave Dick
Good on ya Plas and best of luck!

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Terence Morrow
Good luck Paul and Jodie. Travel safe

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Bitwise Pty Ltd

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David O'leary
All the best Beggstar. It will be one hell of a challenge. Hope it goes well for all the team.

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Andrew Grant-taylor
Train hard - but remember, you won't lose our respect if you don't make it so don't damage yourself to appease your competitive nature. Stay well

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Brett Thompson
All the Best Lachie

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H Wyllie
good job, up the Phins!

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Bernadine Dodson

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Nicole Williams
Hey Begga, you got this mate! Play Toto’s Africa up loud for your training song. I bless the rains down in Africa. It mentions Kilimanjaro in the song. Good luck from Nikki ex Lions Sales Legend.

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Adrian Gray
Team DU

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Ian Weigh
Great cause and I hope you are both able to find some peace

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Mark Mclean

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Shirley Moro
A man on a mission. You can do this Lachie!

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Kay Fox
Awesome work Lachie. Love to see a Phins Up pic when you get to the top.

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Marine Boy

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Darryl Bird
Massive effort team - smash it out !

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Wayne Baird
Great cause Begga! Go hard mate!

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Kate Hanrahan
Go Lachie! Have a great trip!

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Thomo & Jo Thomson
An amazing challenge ahead of you all .... good luck xx

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Brisbane Tile Rescue (dragon)
Onya Begga, a true Champion always giving of yourself for others and this is a must worthy Charity. Iam a tad concerned for you & especially your fitness and feet so please make sure your insurances are up to date and guaranteed. Love you mate💪

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Peter Rose
Good onya Begga! Go for the world long drive record from the summit🤣 great credit to you for your ongoing commitment to a great cause cheers Rosie

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Frank Rapinett
Good onya Begga 👏

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David Howard
Pin up!

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Jim And Alex
Good stuff mate well done, great cause!

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Lauga
Get it done champion!!!!

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Brian Mcpherson
Picture at the top please!!

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Wilson
Enjoy the journey up and down that Mountain.

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Russ Berry
Go the Broncos!

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Brian Girard
good luck Ben !

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Mellsy
In the great words of Rob Schneider...."you can do it"

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Scott Mcmillan
Go Rhino.

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Jarrad And Tessa Littler
Goodluck!

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Charlie - Thorpy
Legend Begga!!

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Cathy Davidson
Love your work (again, always) Begga, safe travels :)

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Shaun Geddes
Good Luck mate, it’s a great cause !!!

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Mathew Micallef
Good luck mate, looking forward to seeing a picture of you at the top. Great cause as well.

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Rob Perrin
Another amazing fund raising activity by you Begga! You’ve got this. Best of luck legend!!!

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Matt, Nicole, Ty, Jordy & Zane Porter
All the best…hope you have the best time!! Don’t forget to send lots of pictures ❤️

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Clare Telfer

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Stephanie Young
Go get em!

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Joseph Marles

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Dianne & Greg Graham
Have a great time with amazing memories, very proud you are both doing this big challenge, good on you. Can't wait to hear all about it ❤️

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Sue & Peter Guntrip
Fantastic thing for you to do. Wishing you lots of good luck for the fundraising and the climb.

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Mel Smith
awesome work benny!

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Ben Justin

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Chris & Tania Schroor

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Fiona Begg

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Lachie Begg
It's going to be tough

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