Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

During the month of May in the year 1888, Owen Glynne Jones accomplished the first ever recorded ascent of Cader Idris by travelling over the east ridge of the Cyfrwy. After the passing of his mother in 1882, Jones relocated to Barmouth, where he became a mountaineer and a teacher. Jones was born in London in 1867 to parents who were from Wales. Afterwards, he proceeded to get a class honours degree in experimental physics and eventually became the physics master at the City of London School. Climbing became a hobby for him in the year 1888, and despite the fact that he knew nothing more about organized climbing than what he had learned from reading about the Alps, he managed to scale the east ridge of Cadair Idris by himself. W.P. Haskett Smith and others had been climbing in the English Lake District for around three years at this point in time, despite the fact that rock climbing had just begun to gather momentum at this point in time. Due to his extraordinary strength, his 'almost magical' climbing abilities, and his scientific approach, Jones made his way to the Lake District in the year 1890. However, it was not long before he became known to the pioneers. Although some people have speculated that this was due to his short-sightedness, it was said that he was fearless when climbing over a drop when he was a rock climber. On the other hand, he was the pioneer of several first climbs and was also in the forefront of developing new climbing methods in the sport of rock climbing. At the Wasdale Head pub in the Lake District, he became well-known for his gymnastic acrobatics that he performed throughout the establishment. He jokingly referred to himself as "the Only Genuine Jones." After

 John Harlin sustained a fatal fall from a height of 4,000 feet after being hit by a stone on March 22, 1966, at the tender age of only 30 years,in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland. Having established himself as a leading alpine climber with the first American ascent in 1962 of the 1938 Heckmair Route on the north face of the Eiger, and the first ascent of the American Direct route on Les Dru, he conceived of climbing the Eiger by a direttissima (Italian for "most direct") route. At a height of two thousand feet above the top, his rope snapped, causing him to fall and die in the year 1966. After reaching the summit with a German group that had joined forces to pursue the same route, the Harlin route was named after the Scottish mountaineer Dougal Haston, who had been climbing with Harlin. Haston had been climbing with Harlin. Peter Gillman, a British novelist who was also a member of the ground crew, and Dougal Haston wrote the book Direttissima: The Eiger Assault, in which they told the narrative of the climb. Harlin established the "International School of Modern Mountaineering" in Leysin, Switzerland, in 1965. The term "Modern" was eventually removed from the name of the institution. At one point in his career, Harlin held the position of athletics director at the Leysin American School. However, John Harlin was not satisfied with his accomplishment of climbing the north face of the Eiger. He was the first American to do it. His goal was to be the first person to accomplish the feat of climbing the north face of the Eiger DIRECT. He had spent years planning and practising for this climb, which turned out to be the most significant ascent of his whole life: the Eiger Direct. During this

On October 24, 1999,  Ginette Harrison passed away in an avalanche on Dhaulagiri I, which is located in Nepal and is 26,795 feet high. 41 was Harrison's age. On the upper peak, Harrison, a surgeon and climber who had climbed at least four eight thousand-meter summits, was murdered together with a Sherpa climbing companion. Harrison's death occurred on the upper mountain. Gary Pfisterer, Harrison's American husband, was heading the 11-person climbing team that was participating in the Dhaulagiri trip. Harrison, who was originally from the United Kingdom, had recently relocated to Massachusetts with her husband. At the time, Harrison was considered to be among the most powerful female climbers in the entire globe. Up to the time of her passing, she had the distinction of being the first woman to climb Kangchenjunga, which is 28,170 feet high, and survive the descent. One of the most accomplished female mountaineers in the world, a British woman, was killed in an avalanche. She climbed Everest in 1993, Cho Oyu in 1997, Kangchenjunga (first female ascent) and Shisha Pangma Central-Peak in 1998 and Makalu in 1999. Ginette Harrison, a British general practitioner who turned out to be the first woman to ascend the world's third highest mountain, was swept to her death while attempting to scale Nepal's hazardous Dhaulagiri I, which is the seventh highest peak. Harrison was 41 years old. Her American husband, Gary Pfisterer, who was also the expedition leader, was the one who delivered the news of her passing. He did this by using a satellite phone to get in touch with the head of the organization that was in charge of the trip. "We lost Ginette," he confided in Murari Sharma. They were climbing the distant 8,167-meter peak alongside an expedition from France. The eleven-person team consisted of climbers from

Before Aleksander Doba passed away at Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro's summit on February 22, 2021, he was a remarkable adventurer, who made history by kayaking solo across the Atlantic Ocean three times, covering a distance of 5400 kilometres under his own power. His most recent feat occurred in 2017 when he achieved this incredible feat at the age of 70. However, tragedy struck in 2021 when Doba passed away while climbing Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak. Despite his age, Doba's spirit for adventure remained undiminished. His determination and resilience were evident as he conquered challenging waters and treacherous conditions during his kayaking expeditions. His passion for exploration and pushing the limits of human endurance earned him admiration and respect worldwide. Doba's final journey to Kilimanjaro showcased his adventurous spirit once again. After reaching the summit, he requested a brief two-minute break before posing for a photo. However, during this short rest, Doba unexpectedly passed away. His peaceful departure, described as "just fell asleep" while sitting on a rock, marked the end of a life filled with extraordinary adventures and remarkable achievements. After being born on September 9, 1946 in Swarzędz, which is located close to Poznań in the Greater Poland Voivodeship of Poland, Aleksander Doba resided in Police, which is located close to Szczecin in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. After completing his education in mechanical engineering at Poznan University of Technology, he spent the majority of his life working at a chemical assembly plant. Bartłomiej and Czesław were the names of his two boys, whom he had with his wife Gabriela. His heart yearned to sail over a sea that was so huge that it appeared to be endless. After accomplishing this feat three times, he became a national hero in Poland and set records in the process. Aleksander Doba, a

The Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda are home to a diverse array of fauna, ranging from iconic African mammals to colorful avian species. A total of 177 bird species and 70 animal species call these vegetation zones their home. Elephants, chimpanzees, Rwenzori otters, and leopards are also included in the category of mammals. Even though they are present, these are not very often seen because of the deep vegetation. The wildlife within the park exhibits variations corresponding to different elevations. Among the notable species found here are the forest elephant, chimpanzee, hyrax, black-and-white colobus monkey, L'Hoest's monkey, Ruwenzori duiker, and Rwenzori turaco. Small antelope, such as bushbucks, and rare reptiles, like as the three-horned chameleon, are easier to see than other primates. Blue monkeys and colobus monkeys, of which both angola and black-and-white types are said to be present, are also easier to spot. Here are some of the notable wildlife and animals to see in the Rwenzori Mountains: African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis): These majestic creatures are the largest land animals on Earth and can occasionally be spotted roaming the dense forests of the Rwenzori Mountains. The forest elephants of the region are a subspecies known for their smaller size compared to their savanna counterparts. Southern Tree Hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus): Often found in rocky outcrops and forested areas, the Southern Tree Hyrax is a small, furry mammal known for its distinctive calls and agile climbing abilities. It's not uncommon to hear their vocalizations echoing through the mountain forests. Eastern Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii): The Rwenzori Mountains are part of the natural habitat of the eastern chimpanzee, one of the closest living relatives of humans. These intelligent primates can be observed in the forested slopes, exhibiting complex social behaviors and tool usage. Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys (Colobus polykomos): These striking monkeys are