Author: TranquilKilimanjaro

The arrival of Qatari Aircraft in Kilimanjaro, Bringing Aid for Tanzania Flood Victims Aiming to provide support to those affected by the floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has been a relief, especially to residents of the greater Kilimanjaro Region. The aircraft from the Qatar Armed Forces touched down in Kilimanjaro carrying a significant quantity of aid, weighing 49 tons and consisting of essential food and medical supplies. All the aid was generously provided by Qatar Charity. Upon arrival, the assistance was promptly received by various Tanzanian government officials and His Excellency Fahd bin Rashid Al Muraikhi, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Republic of Tanzania. At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa The heavy and incessant rainfall that has been pouring down in Tanzania has had a significant and far-reaching impact, affecting well over 200,000 individuals and an astonishing 51,000 households, as recently mentioned by the esteemed prime minister of the country. The consequences of this devastating weather have been nothing short of catastrophic, with the streets of Dar es Salaam now fully submerged under the relentless flooding, to the point where even public minibuses have been entirely swallowed up by the torrents of water. Taking the matter seriously, the prime minister felt compelled to address the distinguished Parliament, shedding light on the underlying cause behind this meteorological phenomenon. He unequivocally attributed the intensified rainy season and the subsequent floods to the notorious El Nino climate pattern that has, unfortunately, wreaked havoc on the region. Elaborating further, he elaborated that the downpours, coupled with ferocious and unyielding winds, have unleashed an unfathomable level of destruction upon the area, ruthlessly damaging and obliterating key infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and even railways. Furthermore, the prime minister did not shy away from

Gilman's Point, found on the edge of Mount Kilimanjaro's magnificent crater, stands boldly and proudly as the least elevated among the three highest and most awe-inspiring points on the majestic peak. Positioned at an astonishing approximate height of 18,638 feet (5,681 meters), this remarkable and noteworthy location was bestowed with its distinguished and cherished name in deep and heartfelt tribute to the legendary and highly esteemed Clement Gillman, an extraordinary and profoundly influential East African engineer and geographer, whose indelible contributions continue to shape and inspire. His headstone epitaph reads:- "To THE MEMORY OF CLEMENT GILLMAN 26th NOV 1882-5th OCT. 1946 Who led a commonsense and therefore happy life because he stubbornly refused to be bamboozled by his female relations, by his scientific friends and by the rulers, spiritual and secular of the society into which without his consent he was born." Who Was Clement Gillman? Clement Gillman, born in Spain on November 26, 1882, was the offspring of an Anglo-Swiss father and a German mother. He spent his formative years in Germany, receiving education in Switzerland, which set the stage for a life filled with exploration and wanderlust. In 1905, he embarked on a journey to East Africa, where he took on the role of a survey engineer for the Central Railway construction. This expedition marked the commencement of a long-standing connection with the continent. Over the span of four decades, Gillman called East Africa his home, undeterred by the turmoil of the World Wars and even enduring internment as a civilian prisoner. Throughout, he remained dedicated to the pursuit of scientific exploration. The post-war years saw Gillman offering his expertise as a water consultant to the government, while his twilight years were dedicated to academic pursuits. In 1946, his passing signified the end of a career that had

The purpose of this guide is to help travellers thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro to select what kind of traction device will work best for them. I will outline all of the factors to consider when making a decision, and it will be immediately clear from reading this what is the best choice for you. I have used the term "crampons" as a generic name for any kind of spikes that you attach to your boots, and consider microspikes to be a lighter duty version of these. For those looking for in-depth detail of how each device works on different angles of ice and snow, we will incorporate angle-specific scenarios to better display which item works best. It is obviously overkill to use an ice axe and full crampons to walk up a gently angled path of compressed snow. Finally, we will compare how each device performs on the same day up Mount Kenya and Rwenzori in Uganda in order to give a fair comparison. The goal is not to prevent anyone from attempting to climb the mountain but to help make each climber more informed about the benefits of each device. Snow and ice conditions can vary year to year on the mountain, and it is quite common to trek during a year when there is less snow and ice than normal. At the least, the information contained here will be beneficial to anyone who wants to make the best decision when purchasing either crampons or microspikes. Overview of Crampons and Microspikes Microspikes have 1 fundamental difference to crampons in that they do not have a platform. The design being essentially a rubber harness into which the user places his footwear. It is shoe-like, featuring steel chains and small 1cm long spikes. Most consider microspikes to be a compromise between

To be honest, climbing Kilimanjaro does not necessitate the use of any technical equipment such as crampons or microspikes since most of Kilimanjaro is walkable and you only encounter snow and ice at the summit. Most routes can be tackled with just trail shoes or boots, without any additional attachments on your feet. However, there are certain times when the mountain experiences a significant amount of ice near the summit. This ice can be found below the rim of the crater and around the summit area, specifically from Gilman's Point (18,600 feet) and Stella Point (18,885 feet) up to Uhuru Point (19,340 feet). During these periods, for the safety of all climbers, it is advisable for visitors to bring a traction device for their footwear in order to prevent slipping on the ice. The spikes on crampons have a range of lengths, and the longer and more pronounced they are, the steeper terrain a crampon will be able to handle. Although in assessment, microspikes are limited to traction on moderate slopes, they can add significant safety to what would have been a sketchy scramble in just your boots or a steep section of compacted snow. To the newcomer, crampons and microspikes can look very similar to each other and be hard to distinguish what the differences are. One way to look at it is to see microspikes as an overgrown chain built onto a rubber and plastic footplate, whereas crampons are designed specifically to be attached to a walking boot and have a multitude of points coming off a plate which is strapped to the sole of the boot. Crampons and Microspikes There is a lot of confusing information online, and it can be hard for someone who has not used either before to understand what will be best, especially

The ensuing features of pee bottles could be extrapolated to adventure activity beyond Kilimanjaro, since urination in cold conditions will always be technically challenging. The general need to minimize clothes removal is shared with skiing, and mountain scenery and false summits might well induce lower urinary urgency thresholds. Many climbers and guides doing technical climbs in Alaska and the Himalayas have employed pee bottles for protection in their tents at high camps dug into ice ledges. Urinalysis has confirmed that renal concentrating ability is not impaired by altitude so the physiological necessity for frequent micturition is unchanged. Any normal individual interested in the techniques of alpine physiology can easily use the necessary anthropometric tables to confirm that percentile uric germplasm and insulating body fat do not place him in a special thermal tolerance category requiring separate normative studies. With this in mind, the authors welcome reports and further research using the principles outlined here to advance the state of the art in urine containment and disposal in high cold environs. Benefits of Using a Pee Bottle Urine storage comes into the forefront once again when considering the handling of human urine in a urine diversion system. Since humid faeces putrefy urine, it is imperative that urine is stored in a separate container for at least 6 months. If urine is to be used in agriculture, it must be stored for at least 6 months to allow time for any pathogens to die off. Pee bottles provide a safe and secure storage facility for urine that is easily sealable and transportable to a storage site. If urine will be stored in an underground pit or container, it is a simple matter of pouring it in. Stored urine must not come into contact with storm water, streams, rivers or any other watercourse