Mt. Kilimanjaro Travel Guide
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The 4 hour jaunt from Moir Camp to Lava Tower took us through topography where I fully expected to see the White Rabbit darting about. As we approached the intersection where the Lemosho, Machame and North Circuit ... [read on]
Add a Comment »I always ask people to write about their experiences on the mountain, so I can publish them on this blog. I just received this email, from a guy who asked me loads of questions about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. As you ... [read on]
2 Comments »I have posted a link to this Kilimanjaro video before, but I watched it again, and really got me excited. As the vocals on the music begin, it gets me pumped for climbing Africa’s highest mountain - all the memories, ... [read on]
Add a Comment »This is a photograph our head Tusker guide checking my lungs for fluid as he did every morning on our 9 day journey to the summit. Our blood oxygen levels were also checked twice a day so ... [read on]
32 Comments »If you are looking to join a group to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, ... [read on]
Add a Comment »Whether we were returning from an acclimation hike or arriving at our next new camp up the mountain, our team always had delicious roasted peanuts and freshly made popcorn waiting for us in the mess tent. ... [read on]
Add a Comment »The first attempt at a nap
“I’d been awake most of the night, struggling for breath in the meager air “ Jon Krakauer from “Into Thin Air”
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No, this isn’t the newest diet fad or a way to stop someone ... [read on]
Add a Comment »I love this photograph.
We are down climbing the ridge above Moir Camp we had ascended for acclimatization. It is quite straight forward as ridges go but it was the first time on our trek that we had ... [read on]
Add a Comment »This picture of our two outstanding Tusker guides; Stephen and Yusto was taken during our acclimatization climb above Moir camp. Behind them you can see the entire Shira Plateau which we had crossed as we ascended the ... [read on]
1 Comment »Machame route climb on Mount Kilimanjaro, December 7, 2007. If you are interested in joining this trek up Kilimanjaro, contact me for ... [read on]
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