Mt. Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Continue Ascent with New Altitude Record for Some
Hello All,
Today the team was greeted with clear skies and plenty of sunshine above a cloud layer that filled the valleys below Mt. Kilimanjaro. We started the day in similar fashion with fresh fruit, eggs and great coffee, and started our hike in light layers and lots of suncream just after 8 am again. The team made good time climbing up the Shira Plateau which is an old lava flow with sparse vegetation and plenty of boulders. We ascended up to a place called Lava Tower which is around 15,000' and managed to set a few new altitude records for some of the team. Once our high point was reached we descend down into the Barranco Valley where we marveled at the unique giant groundsels and Senecio trees that litter this area.
We arrived at camp with all our tents set up and ready for us to move into once again. The team is incredibly thankful for the hardworking support that we have here on Kilimanjaro.
Everyone is doing great and looking forward to a much deserved night of rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kilimanjaro crew
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Comments (16)
Hey Steve and Brian! Been following your progress all week. If I’m getting it straight, tonight is the night! So good luck and enjoy every minute of it! You guys rock.
Posted by: Dave L on
Hey what’s that hat you’re wearing Chambo? WHat a nice bunch of smiles you all have on. Clearly you need more challenge. : )
Posted by: jordo on
Jess, m’dear, I am SO proud of you!! I bet this is the experience of a lifetime. You look so happy in the pic on this post. Hope you, mama, MF and the crew are all doing well. Love you!
Posted by: Jackie on
Wow! It looks incredibly surreal and unbelievably exciting! I am thinking of your group and my heart is with you every step of the way. Breathe it all in!
You are all amazing!
With love,
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie Freeman on
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Posted by: This Is For Katie on
No wonder we’re not getting any snapchats from you, Katie! We love youuu
Posted by: Jess and Shelby on
Looks like you’re having a blast! We like the 5-star accommodations ha
Posted by: Jess and Shelby on
Hi Chris,Jess and the Freedman contingent.
You guys are doing great at least your guide seems to think so. I know im impressed with your progress. Hows the snacking doing? Chris are you done with those mint choc cliff bars? Im thinking you’ll be ready for some wine sometime soon. Oh what an accomplishment when all said and done. Tread on !
Love,
Tom
Posted by: Tom on
To Bruce and the A team. Hope your climb is a fantastic one. The next one after this will be to the top of the world - mt. Everest. We both send our love. Mom and dad
Posted by: Marilyn on
Bruce, Michael, and Katie - sending you my very best for a safe and successful climb. Have an awesome time and enjoy, what I’m sure will be, a very memorable experience and journey. Hugs, Katherine
Posted by: Katherine on
Oh, wait! I see you Jessie! You look great! Chris, now you just need to get in there…unless you are and I don’t recognize you.
Posted by: Susan D'Avanzo on
I’m guessing there isn’t a spa up there. So, where are you Chris and Jessie? It would definitely make me feel more comfortable if you were in the photo. I’m going to check back tomorrow and I hope you guys will make your way into the group photo! Love and oxygen, Susan :)
Posted by: Susan D'Avanzo on
Hi Jessie & Chris….You must be experiencing a tremendous feeling of peace after climbing to such a high point! Wow!! It sounds like everyone is doing well there! You’re closing in… Love Joanie and Dad
Posted by: Joan and Bob on
Hey Bruce— Glad to see your smiling face. Have a great trip and be sure not to ask Casey to loan you his chapstick!!! Sterling
Posted by: Sterling Foreman on
Hey Midge, I’m sure its getting tougher every hour now.. You can do this!! Praying n rooting for safety n succes! 4th qtr free throws, kiddo! Soho shopping n chocolate covered ribs when u get back!!! :) Big hugs to MF n Mom.. Ilusb, Poppy
Posted by: karl on
Looking good, Chambos! We’re following you daily…
Posted by: Jimb on