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 My Trekking Diary on Mt Kenya (day 2)The night passed not without it’s fair share of interruptions especially from the porters' nightmares perhaps due to exhaustion or fear of a rogue Elephant that has been giving trekkers a scare on several occasions at the popular "kona mbaya"(Dangerous Corner) along the Bamboo stretch. Mt Kenya Trek DiaryToday, the dark rainy clouds continue to hang around Nanyuki town making me wonder why I promised Evans our lead guide on Mt Kenya to include me on his Porters team that will accompany him and a group of Five Trekkers for a 5 day Mt Kenya trek via the Sirimon – Chogoria route. Trekking Mt KilimanjaroSnow-capped Kilimanjaro, floating above the clouds is no doubt one of the most beautiful and impressive sights in the natural world. Even hard-boiled non-believers, in their unguarded moments, empathise with the Maasai who call it the "House of God". The mountain is one of the Seven Top Summits of the world –it has the highest point on the African continent. Though there are higher mountains, they form part of mountain ranges, Everest for example. Rock Climbing on Mt KenyaThe physiological and psychological effects on a rock climber are more extreme on the body and the mind, then most activities. The mental and physical aspects of climbing can be affected in many different ways. Many things can change radically to repress the progress of a climber, yet some how they manage to progress forward. By providing the relationship of the psycho physiology of a climber as well as the effects that they feel while facing great disadvantages will prove the sever reality. Mount Kenya Trekking ExperienceIn early September, 2006, a group of us climbed Mt. Kenya with Evans, our guide.
In addition to me (Tony), we were Jordan and Anne. I am American climate change scientist, living and working in Austria. Jordan is a PhD student from the US working with me on a research project (on climate change), and Anne is from Denmark, whom Jordan and I met in Nairobi and decided to join up with for the Mt Kenya climb. Trekking CentresIf you are really interested in getting into the popular sport of trekking, but are a little bit worried about your safety or lack of experience, then a great way to ease yourself into this sport is to first pay a visit to a trekking centre. A trekking centre can help you to get into the sport by giving you information on local routes and trekking trails, letting you know what conditions and challenges to expect and basically giving the peace of mind of having a bit of advice and discussion on your intended treks before you take off for real. Trekking Preparation TipsIf you are looking to take your trekking up to the next level then a visit to a good trekking company will be of great help in helping you to get the information and ideas that you need. A good trekking company may specialise in trekking in certain region or a certain type of trek, such as mt kenya or kili trekking, or they may specialise in simply arranging your travel and accommodation for international treks or they may just be involved in equipment procurement and will be able to help you. Historical TrekkingTrekking is a form of hiking or walking through mountainous, rugged or rough areas. It is a sport which most often takes place in beautiful mountain ranges. When trekking in Asia, the hiker gets the opportunity to experience the beauty and uniqueness of the Himalayas. The Himalayas have the largest mountain peaks in the world and stretches across six countries in Asia. So it goes without saying that when trekking in Asia, it is definitely going to be worth visiting the Himalayas. Trekking PolesUsing trekking poles while hiking and/or trekking can be an extremely useful and effective item to use during your trip. A trekking pole is basically an advance form of a hiking stick. They are made from aluminium, so they are lightweight and collapsible, which makes for easy storage. A trekking pole is available for purchase at most outdoor activity shops, and are well worth every penny as the trekking pole can benefit you in several ways during your trekking, especially when you know how to use them properly. Hiking TipsWhen you are camping, one of the most fun things you can do is go on a hike. It is great exercise; you can enjoy the outdoors, and you can see beautiful scenery. However, there are some dangers to hiking and you should be prepared for all events in order to remain safe and ensure you have a good time. Planning is essential so that you are not caught in a situation where you are not prepared.
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