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Rwenzori Mountains

Nyakalengija, Uganda

Featured Review : At this point in the hike, after failing to reach the summit, and feeling a bit sick from the altitude and amount of energy used the past week, I was glad to know that today would be my last day in the mountains. We had ...See Full Review

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Seven

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Seven
Quote: At this point in the hike, after failing to reach the summit, and feeling a bit sick from the altitude and amount of energy used the past week, I was glad to know that today would be my last day in the mountains. We had to wake up early (5:30am) to... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Six

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Six
Quote: During breakfast on day six, as I had done every day of hiking, I asked my guide how the trail was today. He told me that it started out by climbing up to Freshfield Pass, then descending down to Guy Yoeman Hut. He was surely right about the trail... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Three

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Three
Quote: The third day is mostly spent crossing through various bogs and swampy areas, named the Lower Bigo Bog and the Upper Bigo Bog. Quite frankly, I hated both bogs. From the John Matte Hut, you descend down to the nearby river, then cross it. This was... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Two

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Two
Quote: Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day TwoI was told day two would be the hardest. So, I thought if I got through this day I could get through anything else. Unknown to me, I was wrong.The hike starts by making a rapid descent down to a river, then... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Porters & Guide

  • 3 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Porters & Guide
Quote: Despite the fact that you pay hundreds of dollars to hike in the Rwenzori Mountains, the porters and guides tend to be unprepared to be hiking in the Rwenzoris. Their employer does not provide them with the proper clothing or equipment.Porters carry... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Preparations

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Preparations
Quote: The Rwenzori Mountains are not your typical park to take a stroll in. Unlike Rocky Mountain National Park, there is no parking lot, and no cleared trails for hikers of all ages and abilities to use. The Rwenzoris are a rugged place that require a... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Five

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Five
Quote: Day five was the day I was to summit Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, Africa’s third highest mountain. It is both an exciting feeling, and nerve-wracking, too. I awoke at 5am to find myself not feeling well. I had to use the bathroom a few times,... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Four

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day Four
Quote: My guide had pointed out the path we would be taking today from Bujuku Hut. It seemed simple: climb to a specific point along the mountain in front of us, then turn and head to the highest hut in the circuit: Elena Hut.We started this day by hiking... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon

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Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day One

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fallschirmhosen from New York, New York
  • February 13, 2007
Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains—Day One
Quote: It’s hard to sleep the night before you start hiking in the Rwenzoris. It’s a daunting and exciting place to be, as relatively few tourists venture into this area of remote Uganda. I was too excited to finally be here hiking the trails regarded to... Read the full Rwenzori Mountains review

From journal A Trip to the Moon: Uganda's Mountains of the Moon