Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (Rucksack Readers) [Paperback]

Jacquetta Megarry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2002 | Series: Rucksack Readers

At 5896 metres (nearly four miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth to which you can walk. This is a mountain of contrasts and extremes. You start from tropical rain forest and finish in arctic conditions, passing through a landscape formed by ice and fire. Yet any well-prepared walker with enough determination may be able to reach 'the roof of Africa'. The greatest challenge is the huge altitude gain. The author's advice on preventing altitude sickness is based on medical research, and on her own experience of three ascents by different routes. The book includes: drop-down map showing Marangu and Machame routes (three panels); practical advice on planning and preparation, including route choice and altitude profiles; advice on choosing equipment, and packing for easy retrieval; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; background on the geology, history, habitats and wildlife; full colour throughout, with over 50 photographs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From its stunning front cover picture to its nifty fold-out route map, this is a unique guide to Kilimanjaro. -- Online review, www.rucsacs.com

It's a must, packed with great day-by-day info on the two main routes, Marangu and Machame ... -- Online review, Amazon.co.uk --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

This book is robust and lightweight (175 grams), with a waterproof cover. The mapping was specially commissioned, and all information has been carefully researched at first-hand. The book is lavishly illustrated with 58 professional quality photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Rucksack Readers; 2nd edition (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898481164
• ISBN-13: 978-1898481164
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,015,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning photography, enjoyable text, experienced advice!, April 29, 2003

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Andrew Olivo Parodi (Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (Rucksack Readers) (Paperback)

EXPLORE MOUNT KILIMANJARO is an incredible book! It is packed full of information that is essential not only for the hiker, but also for the historian, naturalist, geologist, and even the social critic (the author concedes that though the indigenous Tanzanian porters who work the trails aren't paid much, they still make more money than most people in Tanzania; tipping generously is encouraged). And with at least one vivid color picture on every page (sometimes two or three) EXPLORE MOUNT KILIMANJARO may be the next best thing to actually being visiting this natural wonder.

What I really enjoyed the most about this book was Jacquetta Magarry's writing style, which is information-packed, candid, and yet succinct. I have never really considered a trip to Mount Kilimanjaro, but reading EXPLORE MOUNT KILIMANJARO has made me toy with the idea.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great guide!, July 16, 2002

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Don Coombs (Moscow, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (Rucksack Reader) (Paperback)

This is a great guide, and I want to try Kili even more now that I've read it. People who are positive they will never try the mountain would still enjoy a fine vicarious experience from this book. And anybody thinking of writing/publishing a trekking guide could well use it as a model. The format is great -- the coil binding makes it easy to get to things. The maps and photos are outstanding and the writing both informative and entertaining.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST for forward planning, February 26, 2004

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Carolyn, (Welwyn, Herts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (Rucksack Reader) (Paperback)

This is the 4th book in this series that we have used and it is packed with useful information to make a good trip even better. It is written in an easy to read and extremely descriptive manner and is not remotely condescending, as some guide books undoubtedly are. My husband has devoured every page in the pursuit of achieving one of his lifelong ambitions and we are booked to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in August of this year. After studying this book in depth, we have chosen the Machame route and feel that we are very well prepared and the information provided will be invaluable. As keen trekkers, we have tried the rest and now only use the BEST! Highly recommended.