Feb 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Last week we told you about a group of climbers from South Africa who were attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, without wearing shoes. Over the weekend, these barefoot adventurers completed their climb, but not without overcoming plenty of challenges along the way.
The team, which calls itself the Barefoot Impi, made their final push to the top of the 19,340-foot ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Barefoot Kilimanjaro trekkers complete climb
Feb 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Last week we told you about a group of climbers from South Africa who were attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, without wearing shoes. Over the weekend, these barefoot adventurers completed their climb, but not without overcoming plenty of challenges along the way.
The team, which calls itself the Barefoot Impi, made their final push to the top of the 19,340-foot ...Dog found at summit of Kilimanjaro
Sep 2nd, 2011 at 9:00AM: Four climbers on Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro had a surprise waiting for them when they arrived at the summit of Africa's tallest mountain last week. After making the long, and sometimes arduous, trek to the top, they were surprised to find a dog had arrived before them.
Antoine le Galloudec, Kristina Meese, Irina Manoliv and Monique Indino were climbing with a local tour company, when they ...Flying Kites Adventure Challenges: Give back on your next trip
Mar 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Travelers looking to add a new dimension to their next journey may want to check out the Flying Kites Adventure Challenges, which are a series of great adventure travel opportunities that allow you to visit some fantastic destinations, while raising funds for charity at the same time.
Organized by Flying Kites, a non-profit that is dedicated to improving the standards for childcare in some of ...Traveling from Africa's lowest to highest point
Jan 29th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Traveling through Africa is always an adventure, but a British man, fresh from a stint in the Peace Corps, has found a way to add even more excitement to a journey through the wildest continent on Earth.
Last week, Kyle Henning set out on a journey that he has dubbed as Low2High: Africa. His adventure started at Lake Assal, located in central Djibouti, which has the distinction of being the ...Gap Adventures introduces new trips for 2011
Dec 20th, 2010 at 8:30AM: As the final days of 2010 rapidly slip away, it is time to look to the new year for new opportunities and adventures. With that in mind, travel company Gap Adventures announced a host of outstanding new trips last week, offering up fantastic options for travelers looking for unique experiences.
Gap Adventures is amongst the top adventure travel companies in the world, offering hundreds of ...
