From tropical rainforest to perpetual snow, each stage of the way up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, features unique and spectacular panoramas. From tropical rainforest to perpetual snow, each ...

A reporter's account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. For the most part, I kept my eyes down, watching the feet in front of me so I wouldn't trip -- or trip myself out looking at how far ...

As boot problems go, climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the tougher ones. As you note, you ll be starting in the wet, warm jungle around the base of the 19,340-foot mountain. You ll end in sub ...

Tour Kilimanjaro Volcano Above the Clouds homepage. Ecologically, ... Beginning with the band of rain forest that girdles the mountain's base starting at about 6,000 feet, ...

Kilimanjaro trekking companies typically offer packages that include a couple of guides, ... It sits in a rainforest at about 7,400 feet, nearly the same elevation as Mammoth Lakes.

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest and most recognizable mountain in Africa, fit the bill. It takes hikers through five different ecosystems – from rainforest to alpine desert to arctic snowcap ...

Climbing Kili is something I’ve wanted to do for more than a decade, and I’m betting I’ve got the gear, guides, and training to make it work.

To summit Kilimanjaro is an expedition of a lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or a first-timer, there are key questions to consider before tackling the Tanzanian peak.

As Southeast African climates go, the first month of the year is the warmest. In addition to the balmy temperatures, January is also considered the dry season. Betz’s trip to the top of the t… ...