Nelion, 5,188 m: peak in the Mount Kenya
Kenya · Africa

Nelion

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Nelion is a peak in Kenya, Africa. Part of the Mount Kenya. Elevation: 5,188 m (17,021 ft). Coordinates: -0.1535, 37.3093.

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Nelion
Elevation
5 188 m
17,021 ft
Range
Mount Kenya
Region
Kenya · Africa
Coordinates
-0.153, 37.309
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    ↗ 2388 m

    -J1 Departure from NaroMuru 2000 m with our guide Elijah Kimani. Beware, it climbs fast for those arriving from the plains, beware of headaches! A day in NaroMuru may be welcome.

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    ↗ 700 m

    From the Autrian Hut (4700 m), first take the normal route of the Nelion. Abseil down (equipped) into the Nelion-Batian notch (baptized Gate of mists for obvious reasons...) then easily climb back up to the Batian by following the ridge (II/III).

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    Normal route

    D− 4b
    ↗ 500 m

    From Austrian Hut, cross the two small lakes and traverse diagonally across Lewis glacier, losing about fifty meters of altitude. Ascend the broad scree slope on path traces (cairns) to the base of the face.

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