Explore Mount Kilimanjaro (4 ed)

At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. The author explains how to maximise your chances of summiting enjoyably by a wise choice of route, thorough preparation and taking care of yourself on the mountain.

"Colourful, concise and comprehensive: this is the guidebook that I took up Kili with me." Sir Chris Bonington

Jacquetta Megarry climbed Kili four times between 1999 and 2008, by Marangu, Machame, Rongai and Lemosho routes. She has trekked at altitude also in Nepal, Peru and Morocco, and has taken part in medical research on how altitude affects climbers. She devised the Rucksack Reader format to suit the needs of long-distance walkers, and has also published a series of Rucksack Pocket Summits for those who wish to climb the Seven Summits.