Aging, Altitude and Climbing Smart
There may be a silver lining in that gray hair atop your balding head. People in their 50’s and older may be able to handle high altitude better than people half their age
Adventure Travel in the Time of Covid – Part II
Read Part 1 to this story to gain more insights! Adventure travel requires an appetite for risk - balanced by trip planning and peak physical conditioning. We’ve been grounded temporarily by the Covid-19 global pandemic, but we are already making plans
Adventure Travel in the Time of Covid, Part I
Keeping clients healthy has been a Tusker trademark for over two decades. Tusker Trail's founder, Eddie Frank has pioneered ways to treat altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro and found a solution to conquer “Delhi Belly,” the water born intestinal issue that impacts
Reflections on My 54th Kilimanjaro Climb
Over a year ago, I got 2 partial knee replacements and decided to road test them on a Kilimanjaro climb - my 54th. The climb was interesting. What ensued was more than
Kilimanjaro’s Shining Moment
The first question we ask ourselves, ‘are we going to have to climb that looming wall today?’ Hopefully we get to camp beneath it and tackle it in the morning’s freshness. Thankfully the Barranco Wall is for tomorrow
Climb Kilimanjaro with a Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacements have given Eddie a new lease on trekking life and he encourages those contemplating either a partial or total knee replacement to go for it. A successful surgery can
How Much Does a 2022 – 2023 Kilimanjaro Climb Cost?
How much does a Kilimanjaro climb cost? With prices ranging from $1,500–$7,000+, you can book a Kilimanjaro trek within your budget, but they’re not all created equal. In today’s guide, we’ll discuss the real cost to climb Mount Kilimanjaro from low-budget
The Top 20 Best Boots for Climbing Kilimanjaro
-- THANK YOU FOR VISITING TUSKER TRAIL -- -- CLICK HERE TO EXPORE OUR NEW WEBSITE & NEW TREKS -- The only way to reach the Mt. Kilimanjaro summit is with your own two feet. Even though shoes may not necessarily be the