Mother Earth. Connection. Community. Each of these comes in different shapes, sizes, and forms, and to feel them all together is one of the most powerful and inspiring things a person can experience. We had millions of these moments this year, so you can imagine how hard it was to narrow it down to just 24!
Read moreMeet Elizabeth: Our Fierce Female Peruvian Guide
Meet our fearless Peruvian female mountain guide, Elizabeth, who we lovingly dubbed Mama Sherpa. She’s an entrepreneur, an endless source of Peruvian history and cultural knowledge, and exactly the type of amazing human you want to experience the majesty of the Andes Mountains with.
Read moreJambo Eva: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Climber
She’s a recent college grad with trekking in her blood. Get to know this inspiring woman who will be joining our 2019 Kilimanjaro August summit here.
Read moreJambo Annette: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kili Climber
At WHOA, we're all about sharing experiences, connecting, and supporting local women in every possible way throughout our adventures. One of the ways we do this in Tanzania is by inviting local women to join our Kilimanjaro climbs. Meet Annette. She’s 26, working in tourism in Moshi, and is an all around inspiring women who’ll be joining our 2019 Kilimanjaro Solstice Summit!
Read moreJambo Hawa: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Climber
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!
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