Articles tagged ‘Recommendations’
Kilimanjaro Traverse - Camps of the Lemosho and Mweka Trails - Part Five
By Ed | December 20th, 2006 |
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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 again.
Situated on the flanks of a gigantic debris field at the foot of the Breach, This camp, like [...]
Kilimanjaro Traverse - Camps of the Lemosho & Mweka Trails - Part Four
By Ed | December 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
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, scrambling to the top of the tower was mandatory…our final test if you will. Had we failed, the [...]
Kilimanjaro traverse - Camps of the Lemosho & Mweka Trails - Part 3
By Ed | December 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
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 7 hour ascent from Shira 1 took us to new altitudes (for the Cheeseheads) and through flora right [...]
Kilimanjaro Traverse - Camps of the Lemosho & Mweka Trails - Part 2
By Ed | December 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
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 our noon break finding places to hide the lunch I wasn’t hungry for. After negotiating the last valley ridge we [...]
Kilimanjaro Traverse - Camps of the Lemosho & Mweka Trails -Part 1
By Ed | December 14th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
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 ridge from the crater. Each of the camps had their own unique qualities. I will have seven parts in all.
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Pulse Oximeter
By Donovan | December 1st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Some of the mountaineering companies in Tanzania have introduced a system of checking the climbers - throughout the day - by using a Pulse Oximeter. A Pulse Oximeter is used to check blood oxygen saturation during the climb. This allows the mountain guide to see how their body is adapting to the reduced amount [...]
Health Precautions On Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | November 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you are climbing any mountain - not just Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya, you should always keep this in mind.
Do not go higher than 10,000 feet if you have any of the following conditions:
1. A nose bleed
2. A cold
3. A sore throat
4. Respiratory infection
5. A High Temperature
6. A cough
From time to time on Kilimanjaro, [...]
Surviving Kilimanjaro - A Story on the Marangu Route
By Donovan | November 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Here is a great story by Erik Trinidad that I published a long time ago - an older version of this Africa blog. Read Surviving Kilimanjaro. Erik only makes it to Gilman’s Point, which is 99.999 the top of Kilimanjaro, but not technically is not all the way there. Needless to say, Erik is good [...]
Scree Slide - Uhuru to Barafu
By Donovan | November 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
After a short time on Mt Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak, you generally want to get back down to Barafu Camp. It can be very cold at the top. You might not feel well. And, although the summit was an amazing life-change experience, you generally are ready to leave and head back.
Descending to Barafu takes anywhere [...]
Kilimanjaro Park Poster
By Donovan | October 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
You might see this Kilimanjaro Park Poster sold around Tanzania. It’s usually sold at the Park Headquarters. I don’t see this one often, but when I do, I really admire its vivid details and size. If there is one pictures to take back home and frame, this probably would be it. The postcards and pictures [...]
