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A Comparison of East Africa's Four Volcanoes
Mount Kilimanjaro may be the biggest, but Mounts Kenya, Meru, and Elgon all offer different trekking and climbing experiences. Here's how they compare.
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Skills for Hiking, Climbing in High Mountains
Scree and talus are two kinds of rock rubble common to high-country hiking. To traverse the fine, powdery scree and the chunky talus require some practice and technique.
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Trekking Across California's High Sierra Range
Learn when and how to cross the High Sierra: When is the high country snow free? When are the streams crossable? When are the mosquitoes hungriest? When is it crowded?
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Rainier Mountaineering Teaches Climbing Skills
Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. offers mountaineering courses, climbing instruction on Mt. Rainier (Washington's highest peak), and guided climbs on mountains worldwide.
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Avoiding Altitude Sickness on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Choices of route, adding a training climb, and taking time to acclimate help climbers get to the top of Kilimanjaro without A.M.S.
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Gear for Climbing Mt. Kenya
It snows on the equator! A trek on Mt. Kenya requires three-season hiking gear, including warm clothes, rain gear, and sturdy trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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Mt. Kenya's Traverse and High Peaks Circuit
Mt. Kenya is one of the world's most spectacular peaks. The High Peaks Circuit and the Chogoria - Naro Moru Traverse help trekkers see as much of it as possible.
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Climbing Mt. Kenya via the Naro Moru Route
The popular, and reputedly easy, Naro Moru Route up Mt. Kenya starts at the lovely Naro Moru River Lodge, which offers accommodations, food, and climbing services.
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Climbing Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria Route
Mt. Kenya's lesser known Chogoria Route boasts fantastic Afro-Alpine scenery. This longer but spectacularly scenic route up Mt. Kenya is one of Africa's finest hikes.
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Routes, Travel Info for Climbing Mt. Kenya
Mt. Kenya boasts some of the finest mountain scenery in the world, including three summits, dramatic geologic formations, wildlife, and fantastical Afro-alpine plants.
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Understanding and Preventing Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risk on alpine adventures. It is easily prevented by acclimating and responding to early symptoms.
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Heli-Hiking Adventure Course in British Columbia
At CMH's Bobbie Burns Lodge, heli-hiking guests have a choice of mountaineering adventure activities, or a challenging three-day "High Flying Adventure" Program.
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Heli-Hiking in British Columbia, Canada
In the remote mountains of British Columbia, Canadian Mountain Holidays helicopters bring hikers to one of the world's most beautiful and inaccessible wildernesses.
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Leave No Trace When Trekking Nepal's Paths
The Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Trek are iconic names. Thousands of trekkers each year impact the fragile environment and subsistence culture. Here's how to help.
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