{"product_id":"trekking-kilimanjaro-alex-stewart-9781852847586","title":"Trekking Kilimanjaro: Ascent Preparations, Practicalities and Trekking Routes to the 'Roof of Africa'","description":"\u003cp\u003e A guidebook to climbing 5895m Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa and the world's highest free-standing mountain. Unlike many other peaks of its height, it is possible to reach the summit without any technical climbing, making it an achievable goal for many. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The guidebook covers the six ascent routes (Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe), three summit ascents, two descent routes and the circuit path. A full expedition can be completed in 4-7 days, although more generous itineraries are recommended to allow for acclimatisation. Also included in the guidebook is an ascent of neighbouring Mount Meru, which could be used as an acclimatisation trek. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoute description\u003c\/b\u003e illustrated with clear \u003cb\u003esketch mapping\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e All the information you need to \u003cb\u003eprepare for a trek\u003c\/b\u003e, including budgeting, transport, permits and visas, and equipment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance on \u003cb\u003echoosing a route and an outfitter\u003c\/b\u003e, plus a \u003cb\u003elist of reputable outfitters\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealth and safety considerations\u003c\/b\u003e, including recommended inoculations and altitude sickness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fascinating insights into the area's \u003cb\u003egeology, history, culture, plants and wildlife\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1852847581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781852847586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cicerone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.30w x 0.50d","brand":"Alex Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46401425309951,"sku":"9781852847586","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_96658b96-1d80-40ff-930e-3afa97512ace.jpg?v=1733887513","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/trekking-kilimanjaro-alex-stewart-9781852847586","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}