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Across five distinct climate zones, six climbers—four trekkers and a local Chagga guide—attempt the 19,340‑foot ascent of Kilimanjaro, the world’s largest freestanding mountain. Their journey takes them from lush rainforest foothills through alpine moorlands to the summit’s arctic glaciers, confronting striking landscapes and severe conditions.
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