Former UK soccer player and BBC Commentator suffers high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) at 12,000 ft. during Kilimanjaro climb. Savage was climbing the 7 day Rongai route, began feeling sick on day two (between 9,800 and 12,000 ft) and was hospitalized on…
Ray Lewis, the recently retired 13-time Pro Bowl linebacker and Superbowl Champion, had to pull out of the charity trek up Africa’s tallest mountain due to an injured foot and fever. He never took a step on Kilimanjaro. Lewis’ foot had been…
According to Kilimanjaro National Park data, the average age of those who successfully climb Kilimanjaro is 37 years old. Most of our clients are in their 30’s and 40’s, though we have guided children as young as 6 and seniors as old as…
Ultimate Kilimanjaro, the #1 Kilimanjaro guide service, has added more group climb dates to its 2013 expedition schedule due to growing demand. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and is the highest mountain in…
What are the best hats for climbing Kilimanjaro? Hats perform two basic functions on Mount Kilimanjaro. One, a hat acts as a shield against the sun. And two, it insulates your head to keep it warm. You will need two hats for…
Do you need to use oxygen on Kilimanjaro? At all altitudes, the percentage of oxygen in the air is constant at 21%. However, the number of oxygen molecules changes due to air pressure. At sea level, air is compressed, squeezing oxygen molecules…
Where is Crater Camp? Crater Camp is a campsite that is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at around 18,800 feet above sea level, it is very close to the summit Uhuru Peak which lies at 19,340 feet above sea…
Kilimanjaro outfitters begin their trips from two main Tanzanian cities – Moshi and Arusha. The simplest way to travel to these destinations is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport, sometimes referred to as KIA (airport code: JRO). Once you arrive at…
Former tennis star Martina Navratilova was hospitalized after her attempt to climb Kilimanjaro was cut short when she experienced high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), a potentially fatal form of altitude sickness. HAPE is a dangerous build-up of fluid in the lungs. The treatment…
Trekking poles are an optional item when it comes to our gear list. However, they are very helpful when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The Benefits of Using Trekking Poles The purpose of using poles is three fold. One, they ease the stress on your…
On January 12, Jessica Biel along with fellow celebrities on the Summit on the Summit team, climbed to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Point. Each member reached the top successfully. “The Summit on the Summit team has reached the top of…
Jessica Biel, along with the Summit on the Summit team, made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This was the first time that a team of cultural influencers and clean water advocates climbed the mountain to raise awareness of the global…
What is important in a sleeping bag for Kilimanjaro? When it comes to climbing Kilimanjaro, one of the first questions people usually ask is, “How cold does it get?” On the lower slopes, in the rainforest zone, temperatures are regularly around 50-60…
Following the much publicized BT Red Nose Climb for Comic Relief, where a team of UK celebrities climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for malaria prevention earlier this year, next January a group of US celebrities are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Summit on the Summit to raise awareness…
What kind of duffel bag do I need to climb Kilimanjaro? To climb Kilimanjaro, you will need two bags – a daypack (or backpack) and a duffel bag. Climbers are responsible for carrying only what they might need in their backpack during…
Which rain jacket and rain pants should I bring to climb Kilimanjaro? Almost every Kilimanjaro routes begins in the rainforest (Shira is the one exception). One can assume that the rainforest tends to receive rain. It is important to be prepared. Being…
