If you think that Climbing Kilimanjaro is easy, think again! Africa’s highest mountain may not be as challenging as Aconcagua or the mighty Mount Everest, but it is no walk in the park either, and so there is nothing we admire more than people such as Aaron Phipps, a former GB wheelchair rugby player, who…
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Climbing Kilimanjaro: The Truth about Summit Night
As we prepare to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro once again, I decided it was time to read through the blog posts I had written back in 2012 after climbing the 7-Day Machame Route, to remind myself what it was actually like on summit night. No-one ever talks about summit night, quite simply because it is one…
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014? Here’s What You can Expect!
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a truly amazing experience, and if you are heading to Tanzania this year to attempt Africa’s highest mountain, here are a few photos of our trip along the 7-Day Machame Route to give you some idea of what to expect… Mambo Kwa Yesu!
Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity – An Adventure Tour with a Good Cause
There are many reasons to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, it could be a ‘bucket list’ dream you have had for many years, or it could be to test your own mental and physical strength, but many people climb Kilimanjaro for charity and try to raise funds for those less fortunate than themselves. If you know of…
The Seven Summits – Why not cross one off your Bucket List in 2013!
December is upon us, it is snowing like crazy here in the Austrian Alps, and we have just over four weeks to go until we step into a New Year. 2012 has been a year to remember, and while we managed to cross “Climb Kilimanjaro” off our Bucket List, we also managed to add a…
Could Mount Kilimanjaro be Ice-free by 2060?
One of the most awe-inspiring and impressive sights you can expect to witness during your adventure to Uhuru Peak, the glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro are like walls of glistening ice against a space-like landscape. Shining proudly against the morning sun for over 10,000 years, these magnificent glaciers have endured droughts, warms spells, and numerous sandstorms,…
