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Mt. Kilimanjaro, Summit and Success with Preparation and Passion: Leigh Zimmerman’s Story

We are so fortunate to welcome Leigh Zimmerman to Musa Masala. Leigh has been a wonderful supporter of our programs. We originally met through our friends at Wongchhu Peak Promotion with whom she trekked to Everest Base Camp. She recently returned to the mountains, this time the stunningly beautiful Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This is

The Mystery of Mallory and Irvine: 10 Little-Known Facts

Do you think George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine made it to the summit of Everest in 1924 before disappearing? Everyone who is intrigued by the story has their opinion. We are here to help, whether you’re an old hand to this mystery or it’s the first you have heard about it.  To celebrate our

Hypothermia: Scenarios and Management

Now that you know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia, let’s discuss potential scenarios when hypothermia can set in and how you would manage it in the field. But first, let’s review different ways our body loses heat.  Heat Loss Modalities There are 4 way the body loses heat: Conduction: heat loss by direct contact