From the mountain
Trip reports, route conditions, and field notes from our guides.
Summit Day on the Sirimon Route: What to Expect Hour by Hour
The alarm goes off at 03:00. You are at 4,200 m. Here is exactly what happens between now and the summit of Point Lenana, and how to make it count.
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5 Things No One Tells You About Climbing Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is not Kilimanjaro, and the differences matter. Here are five things most operators do not say out loud before you start.
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The Chogoria-Sirimon Traverse: Seven Days on Africa's Second Summit
We took a group of six through the full Chogoria ascent and Sirimon descent over seven days. This is what the traverse actually looks like: the views, the camps, and the summit push from Austrian Hut.
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How to Train for a Mount Kenya Trek: A 12-Week Guide
You do not need to be an athlete to climb Mount Kenya. But you do need to prepare. Here is a realistic 12-week training plan from our lead guides.
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Shipton's Camp (4,200 m): Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive
Shipton's Camp is where most Sirimon trekkers spend two nights. Here is what the camp looks like, how to sleep at 4,200 m, and why the acclimatisation day is not optional.
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January on the Mountain: Why the Dry Season Is Worth the Cold
January is one of the two best windows to climb Mount Kenya. The nights are coldest, the skies are clearest, and the mountain belongs almost entirely to you.
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