One of my coworkers is on his way to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. I must say, I'm quite envious. But, thanks again to the good ol' Fort Worth Library, I can travel there on the small screen. This video was originally made for the IMAX screen, which is much more appropriate for the subject. The film follows a group of hikers through the five climate zones up to the crater and the summit. I wasn't aware of the fascinating plant life that thrives there at high altitudes. The young girl on the trek compares the plants to Dr. Seuss plants. One of the trekkers is a geologist, and discusses the unique geological process by which Kilimanjaro was forms. He calls it a "geological paradise."
I don't know that I'll ever get a chance to go to Kilimanjaro for real. Maybe one day. But this short film certainly whets the appetite for mountaineering and gives a nice introduction to what it takes to make the trip. A beautiful, informative film.
Bottom line, 3 stars.
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