4. Kilimanjaro

• Located in the East Africa Rift Valley Mountains
• First recorded ascent in 1889 (Meyer and Purtscheller)
• Made up of three volcanoes: Shira (extinct), Mandenzi (extinct), Kibo (dormant)
• Summit ice cap has shrunk by 80% in the last century
• The easiest of the Seven Summits to climb

Distance (base camp to summit): 4.5 miles.
Season: All year round (most climbers avoid rainy season April-May).
Estimated time to complete (days): 5-8 days.
Temperatures: From 20F to -20F on the summit.
Altitude: 5,895m/19,341ft.
Summit GPS Waypoints: S 03.04’, E 37.21’.
Required Gear: Sleeping bag rated to 10F, down jacket, soft shell pants, soft shell jacket, gloves, B1 boots, tent.

Average Cost: $5,000
Difficulty: Easy, non-technical.