a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Kilimanjaro Trek SummiTing The Roof of AfRicA

Ju ly 7 to 19, 2012

Without a doubt, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

offers an opportunity both to partake in an

extraordinary, enriching adventure and to

achieve a challenging personal goal. Of the

world’s “Seven Summits,” Kilimanjaro is unique

in that even inexperienced climbers can reach

the 19,340-foot-high peak with few or no

technical climbing skills. Under the careful

guidance of our expert mountain guides and

in the company of Stanford professor Margot

gerritsen, we follow a meticulously planned,

nine-day western approach that ensures the

highest degree of summit success along a

trekking route less frequented by Kilimanjaro

visitors. We hope you can join us on this

adventure of a lifetime!

BRETT S. ThOmPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

HighlightsA C H i E V E one of the planet’s most rewarding milestones, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro’s 19,340-foot-high Uhuru Peak, with like-minded trekkers via a nine-day nontechnical route.

H i K E among the “snows of Kilimanjaro” before they’ve completely retreated with Stanford energy resources and engineering professor Margot gerritsen.

C A M P in the shadow of indigo-streaked Furtwängler glacier, located in the crater near the summit of Kilimanjaro, and wake up to sweeping views of the crater’s arctic-like moonscape.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 7 & 8Depart u.S. / aruSha, tanzaniaDepart the U.S. on overnight flights, arriving in Tanzania on Sunday evening. Transfer to the KiA Lodge just outside Arusha with views of the Masai Mara Plains, Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. KIA LODGE

mONDAY, JULY 9aruSha / WeSt kilimanjarogather with fellow travelers and our guides this morning for a trek briefing. Depart the lodge and drive to a permanent tented camp on a sprawling private conservation area with extraordinary views over open savannah and rolling hills. Sixty-five mammal species and 350 bird species have been spotted there, which makes it the perfect introduction to Tanzania. Participate in some light hiking and a bit of wildlife viewing on this acclimatization day, including a stop at a nearby Maasai boma (family village). NDARAKWAI RANCh – AT ELEV. 4,200 FT. (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JULY 10lonDoroSSi Gate / ForeSt CampAfter a hearty breakfast, transfer to the Lemosho Trailhead (eleva-tion, 7,779 feet) to begin our climb.

Our first day’s trek takes us through dense rain forest under a tangled canopy of moss-coated vines, which are home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and a vibrant array of exotic birds. Arrive at our camp set in the lower heather belt and enjoy dinner together. FOREST CAmP – 9,281 FT. (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11ForeSt Camp / Shira 1 Camp The scenery quickly changes today as we leave the forest and take a steep track into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with bearded lichen. Ascend through the lush rolling hills below the Shira Plateau, with its stunning views of Kibo, the largest of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanoes, finally reaching our camp at the plateau’s edge. ShIRA 1 CAmP – 11,499 FT. (B,L,D)

ThURSDAY, JULY 12Shira plateau / Shira 2 CampEnjoy a full day of exploration as we cross the Shira Plateau, trekking eastward toward Kibo’s glaciated peak to arrive at Shira 2 Camp. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 12,500 feet above sea level. Trekking across the gently undulating plateau, one would never suspect that hundreds of thousands of years ago, this was

a volcano even larger than Kibo, which is where we now find the summit of the Kilimanjaro massif. Enjoy remarkable views of Mount Meru and Mount Longido to the west. There won’t be much of an altitude gain today as we move up the mountain steadily and gradually, heeding our guides’ advice to go “pole, pole,” or “slowly, slowly.” ShIRA 2 CAmP – 12,795 FT. (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 13Shira 2 Camp / lava toWer CampProceed steadily upward over expansive ridgelines of high desert to our camp set in a striking location at the base of Lava Tower, a volcanic upwelling of hardened volcanic rock. Take an optional climb to the top of Lava Tower for spectacular panoramas. LAVA TOWER CAmP – 15,213 FT. (B,L,D)

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SATURDAY, JULY 14lava toWer Camp / Great BarranCo valley / karanGa Camp This morning we descend into the majestic great Barranco Valley amid a forest of giant groundsels and between sheer cliffs with brilliant hanging glaciers. After lunch at Barranco Camp, scramble up the steep “Barranco Wall.” Then traverse up and over a series of valleys that have been carved by wind, rain and ancient volcanic activity into the mountain’s southern face. Kibo’s glaciers loom above to our left, and the jagged peak of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s second volcanic cone, appears just over the southern slope of Kibo. KARANGA CAmP – 13,231 FT. (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JULY 15karanGa Camp / BaraFu CampOur trail today turns steadily uphill. As we near Barafu Camp, set on an exposed ridge, the temperature becomes steadily colder and the landscape more sparse. Barafu is the staging point from which we will make our way into the arctic summit zone for the next two days. BARAFU CAmP – 15,331 FT. (B,L,D)

mONDAY, JULY 16BaraFu Camp / Crater CampAwake at dawn and set out for Crater Camp, gaining over 2,500 feet this morning, with magnificent

views to the east of Mawenzi. in the afternoon, arrive at the crater rim to an arctic moonscape. Our dramatic camp is set in the wide crater atop Kilimanjaro, in soft volcanic sand near the indigo-streaked Furtwängler glacier. CRATER CAmP – 18,802 FT. (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JULY 17Crater Camp / uhuru peak / mWeka CampAfter a hearty breakfast, climb the last 538 feet to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at an altitude of 19,340 feet. Celebrate our summit success before descending via the Mweka Route to Barafu Camp for lunch. Continue to our camp nestled in thick heather on the southern slopes. mWEKA CAmP – 10,065 FT. (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18mWeka Camp / mWeka Gate / aruSha Complete our descent through the rain forest to the Mweka gate, where we are met and transferred to our lodge for a well-deserved shower and celebratory dinner with fellow trekkers. Late this evening, transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. KIA LODGE – DAY ROOmS (B,L,D)

ThURSDAY, JULY 19return to u.S. Connect to homeward flights back to the U.S.

optional poSt-trek SaFari extenSion to

NGORONGORO CRATER AND SERENGETI

NATIONAL PARKJULY 19 TO 24

(5 ADDIT IONAL DAYS)

Spend four full days enjoying the endless open landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tanzania’s famed Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. in Ngorongoro, view the diverse and abundant wildlife up close in this collapsed caldera, nicknamed the “garden of Eden.” in the Serengeti, take an optional balloon safari for a unique perspective over the savannah. While in Ngorongoro, stay at gibb’s Farm, a historic coffee estate and eco-lodge, and in the Serengeti stay at a classic camp in deluxe permanent tents. Details and a full itinerary will be sent to confirmed participants.

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InformationD a t e sJuly 7 to 19, 2012 (13 days)

s i z eLimited to 22 participants

C o s t *$8,495 per person, double occupancy$8,795 per person, single occupancy** *Association nonmembers add $200 per person** Due to limited accommodations at Ndarakwai Ranch,

single travelers may be paired with a same-sex roommate in twin-bedded tents for the night of July 9, prior to the trek.

i n C l u D e D1 night of accommodations and day rooms on July 18 at KiA Lodge 1 night of accommodations in a permanent, tented safari camp 8 nights of accommodations in two-person, four-season mountain tents on Kilimanjaro 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners Private bathroom tent for the group Professional trekking guides, cooks and porters gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and cooks for all group activities All tours, park fees and excursions as described in the itinerary Minimal medical, accident and evacuation

insurance Transfers and baggage handling for participants arriving/departing at Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha, Tanzania Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of professional trekking guides and a Stanford tour manager to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n C l u D e Dinternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees immunization and travel medication costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges

Personal expedition gear (sleeping bag and pad, clothing, poles, hiking boots, etc.)—a list of gear available for rent will be sent to confirmed participants

W h a t t o e x p e C tClimbing Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s greatest ad-ventures and challenges. The non-technical, nine-day Lemosho Route allows for maximum acclimatization, however, most people will experience some difficulty due to the high altitude (19,340 feet at the summit). Summiting cannot be guaranteed. Participants must be physically fit, active and in excellent health. A medical history and health assessment questionnaire requiring a physician’s signature will be sent to each participant upon enrollment.

On average we trek six to eight hours each day (approximately 45 miles over nine days, with a maximum of 13 hours on the longest day) with a full daypack (approximately 15–20 pounds) on uneven terrain, with some steep sections and rock scrambling. All other gear, including tents, food, cooking supplies, luggage and sleeping bags, is carried by porters. There is a strict luggage limit of 33 pounds per person, including sleeping gear, in accordance with national park regulations. Participants sleep in mountain tents at carefully selected campsites and are provided with filtered water taken from mountain streams.

Plentiful and nutritious hot meals are provided each day by our staff. A separate toilet tent is always set up in a convenient spot at each camp, however, there are no showers on the mountain. A complete list of recommended trekking gear and a suggested fitness regimen to prepare for the program will be sent to each registered participant. Expect an adventurous and rigorous, rather than luxurious, travel experience. We welcome travelers 12 years of age and older on this trek. Please contact us if you would like to speak with someone who has done the trek.

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Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000 deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or place your deposit online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of par-ticipation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, acci-dent and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this pro-gram. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive

your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of Pre-Existing Conditions and coverage for Financial insolvency and Terrorist Acts if you postmark your insurance payment within 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a mem- bership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor- coach, launch or any other convey- ance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional

expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed neces-sary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obliga-tion on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or re-tain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in con-nection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in Janu-ary 2012 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

© COPYRigHT 2011 STANFORD ALUMNi ASSOCiATiON. ALL RigHTS RESERVED. SAFARi EXTENSiON PHOTO (PAgE 5) BY ED QUiNLAN. PRiNTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTiFiED PAPER iN THE U.S.

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Faculty Leader

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M A R g O T g E R R i T S E N , P H D ’ 9 7, director of Stanford’s institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering and associate professor in the department of energy resources engin-eering, teaches courses in energy-related topics and advanced computational mathematics for engineers and scientists. Her research focuses on computer simulation and mathematical analysis of engineering and natural processes, and she specializes in renewable and fossil energy production. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Professor gerritsen enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, biking and kayaking.

She notes, “Coming from Holland, a country that’s below sea level, i’ve always been fascinated by high mountains, and Mount Kilimanjaro has been on my list of favorite places since early childhood. The ice that covers the mountain is rapidly retreating, and i want to see it before it disappears.” Professor gerritsen’s lectures during our program will cover volcanic geology and ecology, endemic species, the controversy around the ice melt (is it caused by climate change or regional deforestation?) and the human history of the region.

At Stanford: Stanford fellow, 2010–2012 Fellow, Leopold Leadership Program, 2009 Faculty research fellow, Clayman institute, 2008–present Frederick E. Terman Fellow, 2002–2004 PhD, scientific computing and computational mathematics, 1997

“Supplying the world with energy in a sustainable manner is one of the greatest challenges we face, not only technically but also politically.”m a r g o t g e r r i t s e n

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