Alex Stewart

Kilimanjaro (eBook, ePUB)

Ascent preparations, practicalities and trekking routes to the 'Roof of Africa'

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A guidebook to climbing 5895m Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa and the world's highest free-standing mountain. Unlike many other peaks of its height, it is possible to reach the summit without any technical climbing, making it an achievable goal for many.

The guidebook covers the six ascent routes (Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe), three summit ascents, two descent routes and the circuit path. A full expedition can be completed in 47 days, although more generous itineraries are recommended to allow for acclimatisation. Also included in the guidebook is an ascent of neighbouring Mount Meru, which could be used as an acclimatisation trek.

• Route description illustrated with clear sketch mapping
• All the information you need to prepare for a trek, including budgeting, transport, permits and visas, and equipment
• Guidance on choosing a route and an outfitter, plus a list of reputable outfitters
• Health and safety considerations, including recommended inoculations and altitude sickness
• Fascinating insights into the area's geology, history, culture, plants and wildlife

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cicerone Press
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781783625765
• Artikelnr.: 52474724

Autorenporträt

Alexander Stewart is the Online Marketing Manager for WEXAS, the World Expeditionary Association. He has a particular interest in Africa and a passion for mountains. Throughout his adult life he has walked in them, written about them and photographed them. However, he doesn't often find himself on top of them, except at home in the UK. Kilimanjaro made a significant impression on him during his first ascent in 1999, and he has subsequently been drawn back repeatedly to the 'Roof of Africa'.