Short description
At 5895m (19340 ft) Mount Kilimanjaro is the summit of Africa, yet accessible to hikers who are determined and well-prepared. The author explains how to plan and prepare, and how to deal with altitude sickness. She describes the ascent by four routes (Machame, Lemosho, Marangu and Rongai) in detail, illustrated with photographs and clear mapping.
Long description
This series, written by climbers for climbers, condenses vital information and advice on how to climb the seven summits into a new pocket format. Each spiral-bound and waterproof book weighs only 4 oz and features full-color photographs, diagrams, a wrap-around map flap and step-by-step detail on each route. Kilimanjaro should not be underestimated. On a hike of contrasts and extremes, you will walk from tropical rain forest into arctic conditions through a landscape formed by ice and fire. Megarry describes in detail the Marangu, Machame and Rongai routes as well as the ascent of Mt Meru.