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Understanding Altitude Sickness on Kilimanjaro

Altitude is the single biggest reason climbers do not summit — and the most preventable.

Altitude is the single biggest reason climbers do not summit — and the most preventable.

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Written by
Dr. Amani Kessy
Mountain Medicine Advisor

Dr. has spent the better part of two decades on Kilimanjaro, first as a porter and summit guide and now leading Peak Planet's mountain operations. When not on the trail, you will find them testing gear in the foothills above Moshi.

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