What happens when 28 women from 9 countries get together to climb a mountain? Mountains are moved! On March 8, International Women’s Day, I summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro with 27 other…
Preparing for Kilimanjaro
At some point in late August 2013, I was sitting in a hotel room, tired as can be, contemplating my next vacation. I was on a work trip and it…
Top African destinations to explore on foot
Africa is not always at the top of the list for walking holidays, but this continent has a lot to offer trekkers and is incredibly varied. It’s hard to narrow…
Climbing for a Cause
I arrived in Kilimanjaro under less than auspicious circumstances. 18 hours before we were to depart for the mountain, my bag hadn’t arrived and I was still administering ear drops…