Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey is organizing a group that will set off for Africa in January to climb Mount Kilimanjaro according to Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune. Twins reliever Kevin Slowey, sat down with Dickey Monday morning to have breakfast in Manhattan to talk about the adventure.

The excursion will help raise money for a charity called the Bombay Teen Challenge, a group fighting against sexual trafficking in Mumbai, India.

“R.A. and I have gotten to be good friends,” Slowey said. “This is something that if you get the chance to go do, you’d be remiss not to consider it. And it’s definitely for a great cause.”

According to the New York Times (via Christensen),  Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello and Mets physical therapist John Zajac will also join the two pitchers on their adventure.

Slowey said he is open to talking to the Twins if they have any concerns. Given the fact that there’s no rope climbing there should not be a problem says Christensen.

“There is no technical climbing involved, though it’ll still be a very difficult physical endeavor,” Slowey said. “It’s basically a 12-day hike with stops at different altitudes.”