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Snooze in Style: How to Choose the Perfect Sleeping Bag for Your Next Adventure

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: The Ultimate Guide Are you planning an outdoor adventure in Kenya? Whether it's camping, backpacking, or simply enjoying the beautiful wilderness, a crucial item you'll n...

Apr 27, 2023

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Hiking Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect One for Your Needs

When planning a hiking trip, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right backpack . A good hiking backpack should be comfortable, durable, and able to hold all of your gear. ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Stay Comfortable and Safe: A Guide to Layering Up and Down During a Hike

Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors and get some exercise. However, the weather can be unpredictable, and temperatures can vary greatly depending on the time of day and elevation. Therefore,...

Apr 13, 2023

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Train For Mt Kenya: A Beginner’s Guide To Getting Mount Kenya Ready

The Mount Kenya hike is as challenging as it is enjoyable. The trek to Point Lenana , Kenya’s third-highest peak at 4,985 meters above sea level, is an enriching experience for anyone that attempts th...

Nov 9, 2022

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Top 10 Kenya Hiking Trails

Over the recent years, there has been a surge in the number of hikers hitting the Kenya hiking trails , and with good reason: Kenya is home to spectacular hiking trails—from beautiful open moorland tr...

Oct 11, 2022

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Mount Kenya Gear Checklist: The Essentials

“What to carry on a Mt. Kenya expedition?” A question asked by hikers, both new and veterans. This Mount Kenya Gear checklist serves as a guide and an answer to the question. It details all the Mt Ken...

Sep 20, 2022

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My Assumption That We Could Walk Straight To Point Lenana With No Preparation Was Misguided And Naïve

Muthoni Kamau - Class of December 2021 My idea to scale Mt Kenya was initially pegged on leveraging this momentous landmark to draw public attention to the teenage pregnancy menace in the country. Arm...

Dec 23, 2021

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Hiking Keeps Me Sane And Fit

Rose Wahome - Class of August 2021 At the start of 2020, I was restless, I wanted to do something new, but I didn’t know what. The world was beginning to talk about COVID-19 and how those with underly...

Sep 7, 2021

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I did not grow up an outdoorsy child but taking the leap to being part of the program is something I will never regret.

Nicole Kimani - Class of August 2021 I barely played any sports in school, and I was the quintessential nerdy introvert, who preferred staying indoors instead of playing 'Bano', 'Brikicho', Stuck in t...

Aug 23, 2021

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Mine Was A Journey Of Kindness To Self

Muthoni Mwaniki - Class of August 2021 Being kind to myself. | This statement got a new and real meaning over three months as I prepared for the Mt Kenya climb! Being the extrovert I am, the limited m...

Aug 22, 2021

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I Did It To Honor My Father

Caroline Gateri - Class of August 2021 When I lost my brother, I got a lot of piercings. When I lost my other brother, I got a tattoo and more piercings. But when I lost my dad, I got lost. 💔 A piece ...

Aug 22, 2021

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We have walked side by side, quite literally, for about 140km throughout the program

Daniela Joshua Orwa - Class of August 2021 Hiking has never been a thing for my wife and me, although I’ve toyed with the idea of climbing Mt. Kenya before. It wasn’t until I stumbled upon Outdoorer o...

Aug 22, 2021

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