An early-morning summit push to Point Lenana on Mount Kenya can be both physically demanding and educational, even for young hikers. Summiting via the Sirimon Route, our ascent began from Shipton’s Camp (4200 meters aboce sea level), which serves as the primary high-altitude base for trekkers. For my daughter Megan, this was her first experience of a high-altitude summit push. Although unaware of the physical challenge ahead, she woke up on time, carefully layered her clothing for cold alpine co

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Trekking the Sirimon Route to Mount Kenya - Point Lenana with a 7-year-old highlights how mountain hiking can be an educational experience. Frequent rest and refueling stops demonstrated the importance of energy management and acclimatization at high altitude. Along the trail, discussions about vegetation zones, weather patterns, and terrain helped explain how Mount Kenya’s ecosystems change with elevation. It was so much fun bonding with @hike_with_megan , sharing laughs, curiosity, and the joy

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