A collection of stories from climbers who have attempted to climb Kilimanjaro.
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My son and I climbed Kilimanjaro by the Lemosho/Western Breach route. It remains the most daunting and cherished adventure we have ever completed.
Being a guest blogger on this site has given me the opportunity to share our experiences. ... [read on]
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Just because Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those well-known mountains that everyone likes to climb, you should be forewarned that it’s not always a happy experience. Climbing Kilimanjaro can, and will, kick ... [read on]
Add a Comment »Sorry folks, this is non-Kilimanjaro related story, but does go to show you the power of mountains – something you should consider when climbing Kilimanjaro. As many of you know, one of the owners of Mountain Maddness, Christine ... [read on]
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Millennium Camp 12.500 ft., one night
It took five days to ascend the distance we now covered in five hours.
Much of our descent was running down the scree slide and it did not take long for us to ... [read on]
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Crater Camp – 18, 370 ft., one night
Getting to the crater ascending the Western Breach with my son will remain as awesome a task as I have ever completed. The Breach is closed now but there are ... [read on]
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Arrow Glacier Camp – 15,925 ft., one night
When the Western Breach was open only 5% of the annual trekkers used this route and camp. Closed in January 06, I recon very few souls will ever see it ... [read on]
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Lava Tower Camp – 14,950 ft., one night
Made famous by the IMAX movie, this iconic stopping point was the first time I really noticed the clouds drifting by below us. Because we were climbing the Western Breach, ... [read on]
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Moir Camp – 13,650 ft., two nights
Moir is one of the least visited camps on the mountain nestled between very black and spherical, volcanic topography. The location treats you to stunning sunsets overlooking the Shira Plateau. The ... [read on]
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Shira One Camp – 11,500 ft., two nights
We spent the day climbing up and out of the rain forest through the heather region onto the alpine meadow of the Shira Plateau. I spent most of ... [read on]
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This trail and camp strategy my son and I followed in 04 enabled a nine day acclimatization hike with the summit on the morning of the tenth day after only an hour up the final ... [read on]
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paul on Historic Kilimanjaro
James, and Tyler, glad to hear from you... i will send u an email shortly,...hopefully we can conn...
Tyler on Historic Kilimanjaro
Paul and James, My roommate and I are considering a Kili summit in September 2010 on Lemosho rout...
James on Historic Kilimanjaro
Hi Paul, I'm planning a trip in Sept too and I wouldn't mind taking the 'most successful' route....
David from besttravelinsurancequote.co.uk on Travel Insurance for Kilimanjaro
Hi Peter Nice article? Is it you in the stretcher there? I think more people should be taking ...
paul on Historic Kilimanjaro
hello,i am planning in Hiking Kili in September,going alone,hoping to connect with other hikers to d...