Articles tagged ‘Opinion’
Publish Your Stories On Mt KilimanjaroLogue
By Donovan | September 1st, 2006 |
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I am constantly receiving emails from people who have climbed Kilimanjaro, or are going to climb Kilimanjaro. Usually these are filled with questions, advice, or thoughts about the mountain. I have decided to start accepting outside perspectives on Kilimanjaro to be published on this blog. If you have climbed, or are going to climb Kilimanjaro, [...]
Myths and magic of the Western Breach
By Ed | August 30th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
(The Western Breach route was closed indefinitely in January of 2006 due to a freak landslide that regrettably took the lives of three Americans and an undisclosed number of porters)
When I was doing research for my own trip in 04’, I read many different facts and myths about the “Breach”. “Only attempt if you [...]
Give Gifts As a Tip
By Donovan | August 29th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Many trekkers on Kilmanjaro not only give money as tips, but many of them give their sleeping bags, jackets, hats, gloves, tents, watches, and just about anything else you can imagine. Is this a good thing? Some say yes, others say no.
Many of the porters were extremely tattered clothes while climbing Kilimanjaro. You will feel [...]
Tipping Your Crew - Another Lesson on Tipping on Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | August 23rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It always seems like people are more worried about tipping on the mountain, than actually the experience of climbing Mount Klimanjaro. Let’s not worry about our gear, or the weather, or our tents, but let’s worry about how much to tip. I think it’s just an American concern.
Since I have covered this question on [...]
Running Down Kilimanjaro - Descent from Uhuru
By Donovan | August 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
We ran down Kilimanjaro. Really! When we left the summit, we did a nice relaxed jog down a huge open gravel terrain from Uhuru Peak to Barafu Camp. It wasn’t like we were actually jogging, but rather it was steep enough that you kind of jumped down the mountain and gained momentum.
Everyone was doing it. [...]
How and When To Tip - Mount Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | August 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the biggest concerns - and question that I receive the most - are when and how to tip on Mount Kilimanjaro.
The best method for tipping is to discuss with your group - maybe after your summit day - how much you are going to tip each person. You should tip based on their [...]
$15,000,000 in Park Fees
By Donovan | July 26th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Think about it. An average of 25,000 people climb Kilimanjaro each year. Each person will pay ON AVERAGE about $600 toward park fees. These are the fees that go to the Tanzanian government/park authorities. 25,000 multiplied by $600 = $15 million dollars.
I know they have some expenses on the mountain, but if they can’t even [...]
Solar Backpacks – Best Bets on Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | July 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the biggest issues you face on Kilimanjaro is capturing all those spectacular moments with your camera. For the average Kilimanjaro climber, they are going to take pictures up Kili for about 7 days, turning their camera on, and then off, on and then off. Afterward, most people have a planned safari, which [...]
Should You Climb on New Years?
By Donovan | June 28th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Many people like to plan trips up Kilimanjaro during the holidays, normally around Christmas and New Years. I have to say, last year we took a group to the top of Kilimanjaro, arriving on the first sunrise of New Years 2006. Although it was a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in [...]
On A Budget!
By Donovan | June 23rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Don’t come to climb Kilimanjaro if you are “on a budget.” I received a phone call the other day, from someone looking for a cheap, but quality climb up Kilimanjaro. Budget trips don’t seem to really exist on Kilimanjaro anymore. Budget trips did exist a few years, but after prices for the park fees went [...]
