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A film about cultural encounters, overcoming fears when facing new challenges at your own personal limits. We were particularly impressed by the immense performance of the porters: I carried 20kg myself and the performance of every single mountaineer is tremendous, but even that was impressively surpassed by the companions and porters. Kilimanjaro, the highest volcano on earth and one of the most beautiful of the infamous Seven Summits: every year, tens of thousands dare to climb the 5895 meter high "White Roof" of Africa. Only about half reach Uhuru Peak - Swahili for "Peak of Freedom", as Africa's highest point has been called since Tanzania's independence. Some fail because of altitude sickness, but most because they underestimate the challenge. Sabine Nehls, housewife and mother of three grown-up children, also wants to make her dream come true. Together with eight other mountain tourists, including her husband with the film camera, and a 35-strong accompanying team of local guides and porters, she overcomes her fears and goes on an educational journey into a culture of warm-hearted people - and to herself. But not everyone will reach the summit. This documentary film shows, against a dreamlike backdrop, how fears can become strengths and what is needed to make this dream come true: to climb from the savannah across the five climate zones to experience the peak of freedom in the eternal ice of Kilimanjaro. ???????????????????????????????????????? 0:01 - Introduction and music 0:34 - Main problems when staying at altitude (high altitude lung and high altitude brain edema) 2:05 - Farewell and first thoughts about Africa 3:09 - First impression of Africa and cultural ideas 6:00 - Arrival in Moshi and view of Kilimanjaro 7:36 - Preparations and first hike 9:12 - Start of the climb and first stage through the rainforest 18:00 - Arrival at Big Tree Camp and first night in the tent 21:17 - Hike to Shira One Camp 29:55 - Hike through the Baranco Valley 37:20 - Arrival at Baranco Camp and dinner 44:59 - Last night before the summit climb 52:02 - Summit climb and challenges web: www.michael-nehls.de