This post is written two-fold. First of all for those who follow the blog and keep up with our adventures. But secondly for those floating around the net looking for information on climbing Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas: Introduction Last summer I attempted a summer ascent of the highest mountain in North Africa – Jebel Toubkal. Due to various issues including 40 degree heat, my daughter suffering from altitude sickness and pretty much being ill prepared, we failed. This year when my sons 13th birthday rolled around I sat speaking with him about it was his first landmark birthday and one which signified the change from boy into teen. I explained that we ought to do something special, something he could remember, that when he was older and all his friends were reminiscing on a patchwork of insignificant parties all merged into one wonder, he would be able to…
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