Articles tagged with "opinion"
Marangu Route on Kilimanjaro - April & May
By Donovan | February 27th, 2008 |
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95 percent of the people who call me about climbing Kilimanjaro rarely have plans to climb the Marangu route. The reason is, the Marangu route is super easy - a... [Read this entry]
Climb For A Cause - Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | February 22nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Over the years, I have seen hundreds of people climb Kilimanjaro for certain causes. Whether it’s to raise awareness for “Aids/HIV awareness, homelessness, leukemia, cancer research, blindness, Darfur, exploited children... [Read this entry]
Mt. Kilimanjaro - How dangerous is it, really?
By Ed | August 7th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
OK, you’ve been warned…
“But when I say that our sport is a hazardous one, I do not mean that when we climb mountains there is a large chance... [Read this entry]
What’s it like up there?
By Ed | April 12th, 2007 | 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”
Cheyne-Stokes
No... [Read this entry]
Women Porters on Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | February 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
You don’t see or hear of many women porters on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s generally a man’s world on the mountain, as most of the women are at home, working on... [Read this entry]
Would Jesus Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
By Donovan | February 14th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I have to admit, I am not religious and personally don’t approve of missionary work in Africa. Sure, they build orphanages and hospitals in the community, which are wonderful and... [Read this entry]
Shira Camp Rescue
By Donovan | January 31st, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I received another phone call today from two clients on Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro. Apparently the 15 year old boy, with his father, is having trouble on the mountain.... [Read this entry]
Forget Satellite Phones: Text Message from Kilimanjaro Mountain
By Donovan | January 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Not only have I text messaged my wife on Kilimanjaro, I also have been receiving regular updates from one of my Israeli clients who is currently climbing the mountain with... [Read this entry]
Waking Up on Mount Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | January 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
There is nothing harder to starting your day of trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro than a good old fashion rain storm. It happens on Kilimanjaro quite often and can make your... [Read this entry]
Kilimanjaro Bathroom Picture: A Room With A View
By Donovan | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Ah, there is nothing like going to the bathroom and having a great view of Mawenzi peak, Kilimanjaro’s little sister, while you are around 15,000 ft, 4600 meters on Kili.... [Read this entry]
