MY LAST GREAT MOUNTAIN
Okay, it’s not a Himalayan giant. In fact, it barely qualifies as a scramble. But when you are 72, your knees are shot, and your VO₂max is edging toward zilch, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340-ft/5,895-m) can be a personal Everest.
THE REASON WE MADE IT
Frances gives a shout out to the 23 member Tusker Team for helping her family to top.
VOICE ON THE MOUNTAIN
It started with a record-breaking 1 mile run through the Detroit Airport. It ended as the best trip ever.
VOICES OF THE MOUNTAIN
Kilimanjaro, Hakuna Matata. Sharon Kaufman on the adventure of a lifetime.
VOICE OF KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN
Inspired by her friend Sheila Robertson's Kilimanjaro climb, Johan reminds us, “Life is really worth living to the fullest.”
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY – A GOOD THING TO DO
When Mike Ramsden called wanting to do a fundraising climb for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, I signed up on the spot - as the guide. The CLIMB FOR THE CURE was a huge success; win-win is an understatement.
VOICES ON THE MOUNTAIN
Niki Harry reflects on the trip of a lifetime. Delicious surprises and amazing people to top off a successful summit – not a bad way to celebrate a birthday!
MY TUSKER KILIMANJARO CLIMB
On the one year anniversary of her Kilimanjaro summit, Stacey Bieren reflects on the similarities between climbing a mountain and competing in the Special Olympics.