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How to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Sleeping bag

by joejackson40 on Oct 31, 2011

In brief this article covers a few questions commonly asked about climbing Kilimanjaro.
Q. We hear the Marangu route is overcrowded and may be avoided? A. Marangu route must be booked in advance, this route uses huts for accommodation and to avoid overcrowding numbers are strictly supervised. It is or at least was the most popular route for first time climb. Most operators now recommend the Machame route for your first attempt on Kilimanjaro.
Q. Does an extra day help acclimatization? A. Most guidebooks advise that climbers spend an extra day during the Marangu route climb. Statistics can be quoted to back up an argument for or against an extra day for acclimatization. Every person I have ever verbal to who took any additional day did not regret it. All other matters aside an extra day spent on the ascent is great because it makes the whole climb more stimulating and gives a way to go on some pleasant walks. The most important factor for success is the overall approach...Read More >>



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