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Attempt on Mawenzi
- When
- 1889
- Where
- Klute Peak, Mawenzi
Following the Kibo summit, Meyer and Purtscheller attempted to climb Mawenzi but retreated due to illness.
After descending to the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi, the climbers attempted to ascend the more technically challenging Mawenzi peak. They reached only the top of Klute Peak, a subsidiary peak, before being forced to retreat due to illness.
Sources
- Mount Kilimanjaro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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