We read with much sadness an article from The Guardian about so-called “Human Safaris.” This is when local indigenous people are paid to act in a particular way to please…
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“Human Safaris” a Heartbreaking Trend
Africa Bridge: A Great Organization
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming to our Portland office two representatives from Africa Bridge, whom we hope to work with in the future. Africa Bridge helps build community…
A New Summit Sign for Kilimanjaro
We have been following with some interest the exploits of professional baseballer R.A. Dickey as he and two fellow players climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Since Dickey plays for the New York…
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Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Climb with an outfitter that specializes in the Lemosho route, the Western Breach and Crater Camp!
- Hike the less traveled remote route up Africa's highest mountain
- Experience the climb with a remarkable crew of guides and porters, rated as some of the best on Kilimanjaro
- Sleep near the summit of Kilimanjaro, on one of the highest camps on Kilimanjaro
- Spend one full day acclimating at 15,000 ft, instead of rushing up the mountain
Chomolhari Trek
- Trek on the most popular hiking route - Chomolhari Trek - in Bhutan
- Visit a remote quite country relatively untouched by outsiders, high in the Himalayas
- Explore the remote countryside, experiencing a culture that has not changed in hundreds of years
Island Peak
- Trek through remote Tibetan and Nepalese villages in the Everest region
- Climb a 20,000 ft peak in Nepal with little prior mountaineering technical experience
- Combine this with a trek up to Everest Base Camp
