This should be a mandatory read for anyone thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro. I really like Ed's story and contemplation on life - and seeing death on the mountain.

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A Challenge on the Mountain

Thanks for sharing that because we are considering doing it either this or next fall.

Thanks.
Our trip was awesome in so many ways.
I was a guest blogger for a while on this site and somewhere in "Ed's Pack" is the entire trip story call "Nothing But Sky". Lots more information in there.
I've done a mountaineering school and Mt Rainier since Kili...
In spring 2010 I will be trekking th Mt Everest Base Camp. It is very similar to the Kilimanjaro trip in altitude gain and distance between camps.
Mountains are wonderful places.
Do it if you can...
ED