Tusker Trail
Tusker Geografica head administrator
RAISING THE BAR
In March 2011, Scott Stewart, President of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, climbed Kilimanjaro with three friends to raise money for their local hospital.
Not only did the team summit successfully, they also blew their fundraising goal out of the water, raising over $100,000 which will be used to build a cancer treatment facility. Upon their return home, Scott sent the following letter to Tusker.
UP IN SMOKE
Smoking dates back to the earliest known history of humankind, and the ritual and meaning of smoking is a most fascinating subject. Especially since old habits die hard; today we live in a world with 1.1 billion tobacco smokers.
AFRICAN FILM MAKERS GAIN TRACTION
Meet the first generation of African filmmakers who are not easily seduced by Hollywood.
Their work is groundbreaking and their continued successes will help Africa emerge as a cinematic center.
JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
A few months ago, Lynn Anderson, stood on the summit of Kilimanjaro. To achieve the summit was a lifetime goal of hers, and at the age of 66, she was finally able to make her dream a reality.
Upon her return home, Lynn wrote the following letter to Eddie Frank to share her expereince on the mountain with him. Lynn’s testament is proof that climbing Kilimanjaro is as much a journey of the heart, as it is a physical challenge.
HOLY CANNIBALISM
The Aghori tribe in Northern India are self-proclaimed holy men – holy men who embrace some decidedly unholy things.
