Kilimanjaro: 100% of Team Reaches Summit

Posted by: Jeff Martin | February 19, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 19,340'

RMI Guide Jeff Martin called from Mweka Camp (10,000’) after the team’s summit day.
The entire team reached the summit of Kilimanjaro today in great style.  They left Barafu Camp after midnight with their headlamps lighting the way and reached the “Roof of Africa” as the day broke over Tanzania.  After a quick celebration on top the team began their descent back to high camp where they were greeted with drinks and breakfast.  They continued down to Mweka Camp and the thick air of 10,000’ tired but in great spirits.

Congratulations to the team!

The tents lit up at camp for the a midnight start on the summit bid. First light on Kilimanjaro's Summit Glaciers.

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240Z I have an awesome nephew!  Congrats!  So proud of you. 240Z

Posted by: Bev Trauba on 2/21/2012 at 2:21 am

I know this was your dream (a crazy one at that) I am so proud of you KIM AND BOB HEGMAN. Excited to hear all about it.
Safe trip home-
Love, Susan

Posted by: Susan on 2/20/2012 at 11:38 am

We never had a doubt.  Congratulations to the Hegmans (and the entire team)  We’re not worthy…

Posted by: The Serums on 2/20/2012 at 9:49 am

WooHoo!!!  So proud!!!  Congratulations:)

Posted by: Jodi, Jackson, and Max on 2/20/2012 at 9:19 am

Just reading this post is giving me altitude sickness. Congratulations to everyone.

Posted by: Bill Bowles on 2/20/2012 at 9:12 am

Congrats to everyone!! An amazing accomplishment to be proud of!

Posted by: Pamela Wick on 2/20/2012 at 8:25 am

High 5’s to Heidi and David!!!  Can’t wait to hear all the details when we get back to Bend!!
XXOO Karen

Posted by: Karen Fast on 2/19/2012 at 11:11 pm

Outstanding!  Congrats everyone!

Posted by: Bryan on 2/19/2012 at 11:06 pm

Working out with 40 lb. backpac for months, long plane ride and preparation, reaching the Summit, PRICELESS!

Congrats from all the Hegmans!

Posted by: Bradley Hegman on 2/19/2012 at 4:34 pm

Congratulations Heidi & David & the entire Simba Sita Team!!!  The Wilder Family

Posted by: Jennifer Wilder on 2/19/2012 at 3:24 pm

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