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Above the Clouds: Climbing Kilimanjaro


by IMAGE
14.02.24

Jumping at the opportunity to film and hike Kilimanjaro alongside Irish adventurer Damian Browne, photographer Emilija Jefremova found much more than beautiful views and altitude sickness at its summit.

words and photography Emilija Jefremova Earlier this year, just when I was settling in for a cushy and calm summer work season, an offer to hike and film Kilimanjaro with adventurer Damian Browne came into my inbox. He was planning to summit the tallest mountain in Africa twice in two weeks and needed a videographer. Despite having little expedition hike experience, it took me about three seconds to reply with a yes. Of course, this...

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