Articles tagged ‘Kilimanjaro Climber Profiles’
Kilimanjaro Hakuna Matata: New Book
By Donovan | March 19th, 2008 |
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I stumbled upon a novice Mt Kilimanjaro climbing book today: Kilimanjaro: Hakuna Matata, by Chris Baker. I don’t know anything about this guy and it doesn’t seem like he is a famous writer, but he did take the time to write a book, which is a huge undertaking. I always find it interesting when people [...]
Unsolicited Review - Porters and Safety
By Donovan | March 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Here is an unsolicited email from some clients who recently returned from their climb. What makes this letter interesting is that our guide advised my client Ralph not to summit even though he was 1 day away. The point is - he should not jeopardizes the safety of himself, or the team, even though you [...]
Western Breach Opened
By Donovan | March 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
It has been a few years since the landside on Mt Kilimanjaro that claimed the lives of a few people on the Western Breach. The breach opened up a few months ago, but I had not heard reports of any companies leading climbs up it - until today.
Apparently a father and daughter team, organized by [...]
Hello, My Name Is Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | April 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Mayor KilimanjaroMt. Kilimanjaro does strange things to people. Symbolically, anywhere in the world, climbing an enormous mountain like Kilimanjaro represents a Herculean task, creating many skeptics that the human body can climb to the highest point in Africa. I have heard many Kilimanjaro climbers say that when they told their friends they [...]
Climber Interview: Carrie
By Donovan | April 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Name: Carrie
Age: 24
State in the US: Colorado
Route up the mountain: Machame
How many days: 10
Number of people in your group: 17, I think
What was your reason for deciding to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
It was really the opportunity of a lifetime. I didn’t know when it would come around again, so [...]
Climber Interview: Jonathan Kraft
By Donovan | March 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Name: Jonathan
Age: 26
State in the US: Colorado
Route up the mountain: Machame
How many days: 8
Number of people in your group: 17
What was your reason for deciding to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
So many reasons. Because it’s there, because the snow at the top will (reportedly) be gone within my lifetime, because I am physically [...]
Summit Picture - Brian Gallagher
By Donovan | March 9th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Brian Gallagher poses for his picture at Uhuru Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa.
Sean Householder
By Donovan | May 18th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Sean Householder is an only child born in Columbus, Ohio. He moved several times in his youth, living in various locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Arizona. During this time he and his family traveled to most states east of the Mississippi River, Canada, and Mexico.
He pursued a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering [...]
Cristee Campbell and Adria Walters
By Donovan | May 16th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Adria Walters, 31
I’m a travel nurse that has spent the last 8 years in the Wasatch mountains and redrock country of Utah. I love the outdoors through activities and photography, and love life through my family and friends. Good food and wine don’t hurt either.
Tracy Benham
By Donovan | May 16th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Bio: Tall, goofy, female who always has a slight sunburn. I am a triathlete who loves to spend most of her free time in and on the water ( kayaking, boating, diving, etc.)
