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How difficult is it to climb Kilimanjaro?

December 1, 2021December 13, 2021 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Kilimanjaro is a free standing mountain,  meaning it is not connected to any range. It rises directly from its base to an altitude of 5895m. Most trekking routes start at around 1800m. So if you measure out 4.095km on a road and imagine that to stand vertically, THAT is how much you are going to ascend.

Land of the Giant Groundsel

May 31, 2021June 2, 2021 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Now you would be forgiven for thinking that the Groundsel is a troll of sorts as we all know that giants only exist in mythology, but they are in fact, plants. I am referring to none other than the giant scenecio or Dendrosenecio kilimanjari.

Volcanic Rock on Kilimanjaro

February 24, 2021March 31, 2022 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Let us remind ourselves when we climb this sleeping beauty that Kilimanjaro is not stratovolcano for nothing, for beneath her seemingly calm demeanour lies a hotbed of activity.

Your guide to Altitude Acclimatization

August 18, 2020May 12, 2022 / Nomadic Adventures / 3 Comments

You have longed to get out and climb a mountain or do an extended trek to high altitude and you read about acclimitisation. It may all sound very complicated but what is it.

How Bad is the Barranco Wall?

March 28, 2019November 4, 2021 / Nomadic Adventures / 1 Comment

How Bad is the Barranco Wall? These are the type of catch phrases you will read about on many sites that describe or talk about the famous Barranco Wall. So is it really that bad and do we need to fear it?

How can I train for High Altitude Climbing?

November 8, 2018November 4, 2021 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Altitude is much like elevation only it refers to the distance measured above a specific planetary point, and in most places, this is the distance above sea level. So if we live at the sea, how do we train for high altitude? Getting technical about O2 and altitude At sea-level, the concentration of oxygen in … Continue reading How can I train for High Altitude Climbing?

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