Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (Rucksack Reader) - Softcover

Megarry, Jacquetta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898481105 ISBN 13: 9781898481102

Publisher: Rucksack Readers, 2001

Synopsis

At 5896 metres (nearly four miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth which can be reached by ordinary people. Any walker with enough stamina and determination may be able to reach "the roof of Africa". This book offers practical advice on preparing yourself, planning your trip to Tanzania, and choosing your equipment. Success is not guaranteed, as the huge altitude gain makes it hard to acclimatize, but the author offers advice on preventing and managing Acute Mountain Sickness based on medical research and her own experience of two ascents. This is a mountain of contrasts and extremes. You walk from tropical rain forest into arctic conditions through a landscape formed by ice and fire. Descriptions of the two most popular walking routes (Marangu and Machame) are illustrated with detailed mapping, altitude profiles and many photographs. Other sections cover the habitats and wildlife, history and local culture, and are valid for all ascent routes.

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At 5896 metres (nearly four miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth which can be reached by ordinary people. Any walker with enough stamina and determination can stand on "the roof of Africa". This book offers practical advice on preparing yourself, planning your trip to Tanzania, and choosing your equipment.

Success is not guaranteed, as the huge altitude gain makes it hard to acclimatise. The author's advice on preventing and managing Acute Mountain Sickness is based on medical research and her own experience of two ascents.

This is a mountain of contrasts and extremes. You walk from tropical rain forest into arctic conditions through a landscape formed by ice and fire. Descriptions of the two most popular walking routes (Marangu and Machame) are illustrated with detailed mapping, altitude profiles and many photographs. Other sections cover the habitats and wildlife, history and local culture, and are valid for all ascent routes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rucksack Readers
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1898481105
• ISBN 13: 9781898481102
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70