KILIMANJARO 2010 APPEAL - In memory of Rifleman William Aldridge
About Mount Kilimanjaro and The Climb
Mount Kilimanjaro is in fact a dormant volcano. Its two peaks stand about 11 km (about 7 miles) apart and are connected by a broad ridge. The highest peak, Kibo, rises 5895 m (19,340 ft) above sea level, and the summit of Mawensi is 5149 m (16,892 ft) above sea level.
Mount Kilimanjaro, nicknamed the 'Roof of Africa' is proud to be the highest mountain in all of Africa. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It rises in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal shrubland and is located in northeastern Tanzania, near the border of Kenya, three degrees south of the equator.
This challenging trek will take Zeta and her climbing partner along the MACHAME ROUTE (The orange route on the map) approaching Kilimanjaro from the south, through dense tropical rainforest all the way up to the mighty snowcapped summit at 5895m, for simply breathtaking views. This is a tough but spectacularly rewarding route with steeper ascents than other routes. Reaching the summit will give a real sense of overwhelming achievement. A truly unforgettable challenge.
Mount Kilimanjaro, nicknamed the 'Roof of Africa' is proud to be the highest mountain in all of Africa. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It rises in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal shrubland and is located in northeastern Tanzania, near the border of Kenya, three degrees south of the equator.
This challenging trek will take Zeta and her climbing partner along the MACHAME ROUTE (The orange route on the map) approaching Kilimanjaro from the south, through dense tropical rainforest all the way up to the mighty snowcapped summit at 5895m, for simply breathtaking views. This is a tough but spectacularly rewarding route with steeper ascents than other routes. Reaching the summit will give a real sense of overwhelming achievement. A truly unforgettable challenge.
