Kilimanjaro: Okita and Team Gather in Tanzania
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Our first day got off to a successful and fun start. For one, after 2 1/2 days of flight delays and less than stellar performance by my airline, I finally arrived in Arusha in time for our team meeting and a little breakfast. Our last two teammates got to the hotel just as we were beginning our orientation. Everyone's baggage even made it!
It was fun getting to know everybody and I think we all agree we have a pretty fun group. With equipment checks all done and a great dinner we're excited to get underway and start making our way up this beautiful mountain.
Sunrise on the mountain from 25,000' this morning has done nothing but pump me up to start our climb of Kilimanjaro. We're ready!!!
--RMI Guide Brent Okita and team
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Comments (13)
Joe and I are amazed again at you! Have a great trip with Nick!
Posted by: Terry DeCola on
Hi Norm! We are at the Qatar airport in Doha. All is well and everyone is doing fine! We all miss you guys and hope you’re having a wonderful time! We love you! XO Val, Christian, and Jess
Posted by: Valerie Cognetto on
All of the luggage arrived! That’s the first success of the trip! Norm, Nick and Everyone- be safe and ENJOY the trip. We need pics!!!! :)
Posted by: Joanne on
We need pictures!!!
Posted by: Andrea Murphy on
Looks like a great group! Guys just make sure Squirrel (George) stays focused and on the trail!
Posted by: Tom Schiller on
George, David, Lyle, and Jay - Day one is done. Get some rest and get ready for day two. We are cheering for you here in Louisville. Praying for God to keep his angels about your path each day. Love you George, and remember what Kurtis says - Nothing to it but to do it! And also remember - Be where your feet are!
Posted by: Julie Bell on
Viewing George from our Sales Meeting today. Go get em, Geo! - Team ORI
Posted by: Kourni Kesler on
Happiest birthday to Thomas today!!!!! ❤️❤️
Posted by: Domenica, Izzie, Gl, and Avi on
so excited to see these posts coming up every day. Happy Birthday Thomas and keep up the stamina both Thomas and Glen NO blisters. XOXO Moma/Mom
Posted by: Ginee Philippy on
Happy Birthday Thomas Garvin!
Posted by: Andrea Murphy on
Bret - I feel bad for you, you have to deal with Glen & Thomas the whole way up. Not sure what will be harder them or the mountain.
I told Glen he needed a rain coat but he thinks he is water proof.
Just kidding.
Good luck to the team
Posted by: Cory Philippy on
Prayers for all for safety, stamina, health, and of course a journey of a lifetime!
Posted by: Domenica Garvin on
Have a wonderful adventure! Glens sister and Thomas’s Aunt!!!
Posted by: Andrea Murphy on