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 - Kilimanjaro The trekking guideHenry Stedman looks like a guy who knows. I'm planning a trip to Kilimanjaro witha group of friends. The guide looks pretty practical. Henry, we'll check it Rating:  - This book is exactly right !I bought this book as a gift for my brother John last Christmas because he had a trip to Kilimanjaro scheduled for July. He told me before the trip that he was suprised how detailed the info in the book actually was....very helpful in planning and knowing what to expect. When he returned after the trek he said the book was very accurate indeed. He showed me a few photo copied pages he had taken along with him. Now normally he is not a big talker so for him this was like gushing about this book. I think this is THE book to buy if you are planning to visit Kili. Rating: - Kilimanjaro Climbing ResourcesI purchased the Second Edition (September 2006) of "Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain" in July 2007. Within a week (as I was sitting on airplanes far too often and had time to read), I had read the 300+ page book cover to cover. The book is excellent, informative, and often humorous. The trail descriptions are detailed and precise, and the other guidance (medical, financial, logistical) is essential. With a little effort, I matched the trail descriptions to a superb map that I purchased at the same time and quickly gained an understanding of the various routes, options, outfitters, and issues. (The map is "Kilimanjaro Map," scale 1:62,500, 3rd edition, ITMB Publishing.) One comment: there are many trails (or potential trail combinations) offered by the various outfitters and trekking agencies on Kilimanjaro, so you will likely find yourself flipping back and forth through the book to follow YOUR route. Give yourself time to absorb the book thoroughly. And be prepared with your highlighter and notepad close at hand so that you can identify the portions of the book most relevant to your specific route and itinerary. If you're considering a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or have a friend or family member considering doing so, you will find this book to be very useful. Rating:  - Apparently a great book..My husband is planning to trek Kilimanjaro, and apparently this has been a helpful, great starting source! Rating: - Plan Your Kili AdventureDetailed maps and route information make this guide to Mount Kilimanjaro a must-have for those wanting to climb it. In association with Amazon.com | |