Stedman (an experienced trekker who has written several other guidebooks) includes sketch maps with points of interest and elevations, and camp-to-camp descriptions of the various treks. This new edition also incldues information on climbing nearby Meru. Stedman's dead-on and often very witty chapters on preparation, perils and pleasures of the trek, as well as his survey of the history, nature and people of the region, are all excelelnt. He covers all the walking routes: the hut-to-hut Marunga, ever popular Machame, Rongai from the Kenya-side of the mountain, Shira Plateau Route with Lemosho option and the punishing Umbwe.  (EAF107, $19.95)

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Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide
Alexander Stewart
GUIDEBOOK •  2004 • PAPER  • 255 PAGES
A compact, comprehensive overview of the mountain and practical guide to Kilimanjaro treks. The section on climbing covers all the popular routes. (EAF134, $22.95)