Ever wanted to climb Kilimanjaro and didn’t know what to expect? Perhaps you’ve already been there and done that, but are feeling a bit nostalgic for the mountain? This video can help in either case. it is a 4.5 minute clip that takes viewers up the Machame Route, one of the more popular ways of … Read more
Next week, 29 climbers will set out for the “Roof of Africa” as part of the Wings of Kilimanjaro initiative. The team, which is being led by my friends over at Tusker Trail, will attempt to trek to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, where they will then paraglide off the … Read more
This past weekend, Swiss alpinist Stephan Siegrist set a new record for the world’s highest slackline by walking across a highline that had been set up at 5700 meters (18,700 ft) on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. His efforts weren’t without their challenges however, as gusting winds, low oxygen levels, and even snow conspired to make his … Read more
In February of this year, mountain bikers Rebecca Rusch and Patrick Sweeney set off on an epic ride to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They spent six days riding up – and down – the mountain, which is the tallest in Africa at 19,341 feet (5895 meters) in height. They rode that challenging route to … Read more
For many adventure travelers a climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro is the ultimate dream trip, and one that I’ve made myself. In this video we join two Egyptian friends who set out to Tanzania to trek to the “Roof of Africa” themselves. The short documentary takes you from Kilimanjaro airport to the summit of … Read more
Last year I was fortunate enough to join a team of extraordinary men and women to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa as part of Tusker Trail’s Climb for Valor – a charity climb designed to raise funds for Duskin & Stephens Foundation. While we were on the mountain, my friend Edan Cain captured some outstanding footage … Read more
One of the most compelling experiences for any adventure traveler is a climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Standing 19,341 feet (5895 meters), Kili is the tallest mountain on that continent, and while it is a non-technical climb, the trek is a significant challenge nonetheless. Still, it is within the reach of … Read more
Today’s dose of inspiration comes our way courtesy of Goal Zero and 12-year old Lilliana Libecki, daughter of professional climber Mike Libecki. In this video, the father-daughter team travels to Africa – Lilli’s seventh continent – to climb Kilimanjaro together. Afterwards, they also lend a hand to a local orphanage, helping to install solar panels … Read more
Some people travel to Africa to climb Kilimanjaro, others go to run around it. The 2015 edition of the Kilimanjaro Stage Run is underway in Tanzania today, as trail runners from across the globe arrived there this weekend, and have now set out on a unique endurance event that takes place annually in the shadow … Read more
I may be on my way to Jackson Hole for the Outdoor Blogger Summit and SHIFT Festival today, but I wanted to share the final Kilimanjaro video from Tusker Trail. This clip gives you an overview of the whole climb, while revealing how the mountain stays with you long after you have left. Kili is … Read more
