PG Cruiser Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 I'm looking to book this excursion in Basseterre, St Kitts in November. I got the impression from reading other threads that it feels somewhat rushed. Something about the guides taking you up the mountain and then down. Here are some of my questions about it: 1. How was the experience? Was it fun or did it have a "boot camp feel"? (Please note that I have a love-hate relationship with the gym) 2. What happens when you reach the top? How much time is spent there? 3. Did it feel safe? (Thinking about snakes, poisonous spiders, and other scary critters) 4. What type of shoes do you need for this? https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruiseplanner/category/1002/product/100000002230946456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, RatedPG said: 1. How was the experience? Was it fun or did it have a "boot camp feel"? (Please note that I have a love-hate relationship with the gym) 2. What happens when you reach the top? How much time is spent there? 3. Did it feel safe? (Thinking about snakes, poisonous spiders, and other scary critters) 4. What type of shoes do you need for this? 1- I hated it because no one told me I had to jog up a mountain. It was a bunch of guides telling us we needed to go faster to get to the top. Not yelling or bootcamp like and they were all super nice. I tried and got halfway (let's say I jog 1-2x weekly, but am very slow on my own - I do 3 to 4.5 miles at the local park except for winter). I would not say I'm in shape but can hold my own. If you are in shape - GO FOR IT. I saw people who I later found out were marathon runners. I saw people who knew what this was and took the challenge head on. They seemed very happy with it. My friend called out the experience way before I did and decided to take her sweet time. She LOVED it. Never made it near the top but loved it. I gave up halfway and finally met up with her - after I stopped sweating the craziest I ever have in my entire life I took on her attitude and loved it. Note you'll always be with a guide - even if you stop, they will radio for someone to be with you. I did not get to the top, so cannot answer to that. I know it depends on the time you take to get up there. 100% safe. Did not think about critters and I happen to be stereotypical female who hates anything that isn't a dog, cat or farm animal. Shoes - hiking boots or sturdy sneakers. I had a tshirt and running pants on. Sorry for the long winded reply. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 3 hours ago, ellcee said: Sorry for the long winded reply. Thanks for replying. It was just about right. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Started prepping for the volcano hike today. I should be ready in 40+ days in time for my Serenade cruise JLMoran and ellcee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Climb 40 flights at a steady jog pace without stumbling, you're golden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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