With respect, you might have done your research and hired anm outfit that is a an active member of the Kilimanjaro Porters' Assistance Project. I wrote PLENTY about them right here on Medium. While some of what you say is true it's only part of the overall story. There are plenty of legit outfits who allow KPAP to go up every single trip, and KPAP ensures that porters are paid the standard wage, get their tips, are well fed, well-clothed top to toe, are not abused, have proper tents and sleeping bags. I have been on those trips and I have also interviewed both the porters and the outfitters. If you are going to report about such things you have a responsibility to be thorough. This was not thorough and this story actively undermines the very good work that KPAP has done for the last two decades. There are many in TZ who want to see KPAP disbanded for the precise reason that they protect the porters. Do. Your. Research.