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High Altitude Trekking

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:57:30 +0000

High Altitude trekking is generally considered to be any climbing or walking to an altitude of eight thousand feet or higher. There are many mountains all over the world that fall into this category, but some of the most famous are in the 7 summits of the world. These are the highest peaks in the seven continents; Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, The Artic and Antarctica. Out of these mountains the best known are Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. There are various routes you can choose from to trek to the summit but the most popular of these is the Machame Route, which is a 6-7 day trek starting on the southern side of the mountain.

Overseas Adventure Travel

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:30:39 +0000

Modern day travel has opened up untold opportunities for foreign travel and overseas holidays. Whatever your preference there is something for everyone, spa retreats, beach holidays, working on a ranch or learning a new skill. Some people are simply looking for a break from their hectic daily life and a distraction from their daily grind of work. Other people are looking for something more challenging, either mentally or physically which is where overseas adventure travel comes into its own. From white water rafting down the Colorado River to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, specialist travel companies offer adrenaline fueled experiences for all.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:01:10 +0000

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an amazing experience and definitely to be recommended. Kilimanjaro is one of the fabled 7 summits – the seven highest mountains in the seven continents on earth. Out of the 7 Kilimanjaro is one of the most accessible to individuals and it is possible to reach the summit without any specialist mountain climbing experience, or technical equipment. There are 6 official routes on Kilimanjaro that you can choose to follow; the length of trek is usually between 5-8 days, although the longer the trek the better you will acclimatise.