Kilimanjaro: Tech 101
If you want 21st century tech on Kilimanjaro you need to do your homework, spend some extra money and don’t be surprised if your devices are not 100 percent connecting effectively. Don’t get frustrated by difficult connections. Tech angst only
The 7 shades of Kilimanjaro
When you climb Kilimanjaro you need to protect yourself from the sun. That’s as obvious as the nose on your face, but are you truly protecting your nose
Kilimanjaro: Which is the best route? Machame or Lemosho?
Tusker Trail runs climbs on both routes, but founding guide, Eddie Frank strongly recommends Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route and here is his rationale
Meet Your Kilimanjaro Guide: Simon Minja
As a boy growing up at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Simon Minja cut grass for his father’s cows, but knew he had a higher calling. He peered skyward to the Kibo summit hoping to join his dad atop the
Where are You Spending Christmas? The Shira Plateau
The first scheduled Tusker Christmas climb is set for Dec. 21, 2018 and has some surprise seasonal trimmings, as well as plenty of rugged outdoor holiday cheer
Is There a New Kilimanjaro Climbing Route?
In January 2018, Eddie will take a scouting trip up Kilimanjaro seeking the seventh route. He is keeping his route details close to his down vest because
Machame Route: Should you climb Kilimanjaro in as few days as possible?
The Machame Route has been popular ever since Kilimanjaro opened to global tourism in the 1950s. At 37 miles gate-to-gate Machame is the shortest, but one of the steepest
Kili 360: Summit Success on the Northern Circuit
To climb Mt. Kilimanjaro you have six route choices. Not surprisingly the least taken is arguably the best