Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898481237 ISBN 13: 9781898481232

Publisher: Rucksack Readers, 2005

At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. As success is not guaranteed, here the author explains how to improve your chances by a wise choice of route and itinerary, by thorough preparation and by taking care of yourself on the mountain.

Review:

"Colourful, concise and comprehensive: this is the guidebook that I took up Kili with me." Sir Chris Bonington

About the Author:

Jacquetta Megarry climbed Kili four times between 1999 and 2008, by Marangu, Machame, Rongai and Lemosho routes. She has trekked at altitude also in Nepal, Peru and Morocco, and has taken part in medical research on how altitude affects climbers. She devised the Rucksack Reader format to suit the needs of long-distance walkers, and has also published a series of Rucksack Pocket Summits for those who wish to climb the Seven Summits.