As a single mother and a doctor, I do not have a luxury of saving enough to allow me to go to Mount Kilimanjaro, so I kept this in my wish list until last year when I reconnected with my old classmate Lengani.
Read moreMama Sherpa's Dream Adventure: Peru to Kilimanjaro
Amanda and Mama Sherpa on the Salkantay
We've invited our Lead Peru Guide, Elizabeth, to join us on one of our other signature adventures on the other side of the world - Mount Kilimanjaro. Even though she is one of the most experienced trekkers we know, this will be her first time on a plane and traveling outside of Peru (how exciting)!
Read moreMeet Polina + Life in Motion
We're honored to be longtime friends of Life in Motion International, a non-profit organization that's dedicated to making the future brighter for orphans and children with disabilities around the world. Their mission is to bring awareness and support to these children through taking on epic adventures, like trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and Elbrus!
Read moreJambo Mama D & Jackie: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Climbers
Two of our awesome June 2018 climbers: Sara (aka Mama D) and Jackie
Embarking on this epic journey with such an international group is one of the many things that makes WHOA's Kilimanjaro climbs extra special! With no further ado, let us introduce you to the 2 amazing Tanzanian ladies who will be joining our Kilimanjaro June 2018 Full Moon Summit: Mama D and Jackie!
Read moreJambo Cocaya & Sia: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Climbers
Cocaya and her grandma
Cocaya is the founder of Shirikisha, although she would say it evolved as a collaboration of efforts and hearts of many. Through Shirikisha, she works with other women, and some men in her community, many who are physically and mentally challenged.
Read moreMy Kilimanjaro Summit Story
According to Wikipedia, only 40% of those who attempt to climb Kilimanjaro actually reach the summit. On March 8th, in honor of International Women’s Day, all 28 of the women in my group reached the summit, a 100% success rate.
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