It’s estimated that around 500 people have successfully climbed seven of the eight peaks on either of the two lists, the youngest being 15, and the oldest 75! Here are all the contenders on the “Seven” Summits list, from lowest to highest. Some of these mountains take months and rigorous training to summit while others can be done in a week or even a few hours!
Read more10 Fun Facts About Kilimanjaro
While classified as a mountain, Kilimanjaro is actually made up of three volcanic cones that were formed by the Great Rift Valley. They are Shira (3,962m), Mawenzi (5,159m), and Kibo (5,895m).
Read moreSix Secrets of Machu Picchu + The Legacy of the Incas
Six Secrets about Machu Picchu and the Legacy of the Incas, find out now!
Read moreSalkantay, Her Way!
Welcome Elizabeth (aka "Mama Sherpa") to our WHOA Peru Crew! We are so stoked to announce that Elizabeth will be our lead mountain guide for both of our 2017 Salkantay Treks to the lost city of Machu Picchu. After falling in love with this gal on our last visit to Peru, we knew we had to make her a permanent part of our team. She's a local Peruvian who's been hiking through the Andes her whole life, and her wild, wondrous spirit and extensive knowledge of the region will bring so much to each of our adventures. Get to know Mama Sherpa...
Read moreWomen Of The Mountain
William, our lead Kilimanjaro guide, smiling with our awesome female porter!
At WHOA, we want to spread this message and encourage the success of all the women who aspire to be guides on Kilimanjaro because we believe the best way for sustainable change is to have a positive impact on local women and their communities. This is why our Kilimanjaro climb is so important to us, because we see first hand the empowerment of women, both from WHOA group and the local community, grow both physically and mentally, on and off the mountain.
Read more5 Questions That Will Determine Your Ideal Adventure
Mountain girl or city chick? Beach or snow? So many options, but which season will I even go!? Choosing an adventure that is right for you can be a bit difficult at times when all you want to do is travel. There’s a whole world out there - places to explore, foods to try, mountains to climb. So how do I pick my next trip? Let us be your guide! Here are some critical questions to consider when deciding what makes the top of your travel list.
Read moreCan You Name Kilimanjaro’s 5 Climate Zones?
Get out your winter wardrobes, and summer too! It is said that to climb up Kilimanjaro is to walk through all four seasons in just five days. With five distinct climate zones ranging from the lush green rainforest to the dry and rocky desert, with a final ascent to the snowy, ice capped summit, Kilimanjaro is truly a natural phenomenon. The variety of vibrant flora and fauna and diverse landscapes can be attributed to the mountain’s tremendous height and its unique location, bordering both the equator and the Indian Ocean. The variations in climate zones and temperature from the top to the bottom of the mountain create the ideal conditions for an expedition like nowhere else in the world. Here are the five different climate zones you will experience as you hike Africa's tallest peak!
Read moreYour Flow, On The Go!
How to deal with your period while traveling, and empower women, too!
While travelling around India last year, through cities and villages, by plane, by train, by rickshaw, and by foot, things became increasingly difficult when I realized I had gotten my period...And of course, the one thing I forgot to pack was my tampons! Here are two simple solutions to your period on the go, and what companies are doing to address the lack of access to sanitary products around the world.
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