Kilimanjaro: Okita & Team Reach High Camp
Barafu Camp 15,200’
We're here! High camp on Kilimanjaro where we'll be going for the summit tonight.
The walk here was straight forward and everyone is in good shape. We again walked like the seasoned climbers that we have become.
It's busy on the mountain and even our amazing camp staff couldn’t hold the prime spot we usually use this time around. It's hard work supporting us climbers. Not only is our entire camp transported each day, but something as simple as water needs to be brought in from someplace. Today at Barafu, the porters must go back to Karanga Camp, then another 30 minutes just supply us. How amazingly strong and hard workers our porters are, and so kind and generous too!
Today we’ll have a hearty lunch, followed by a very light dinner so we can hit the sack by 6:00. Our plan is to wake up at 11:30 pm and be walking at 12:30 am. This should allow us to hit the summit rim around sunrise, and the summit, Uhuru Point an hour later.
Wish us luck! I'll be in touch at the summit.
RMI Guide Brent Okita & Team
Comments (5)
Wow Julie and Brent you never seize to surprise me with your athleticism and enthusiasm for the great outdoor. Love to join you one day. Jody
Posted by: Jody Jacobs on
Thanks so much for the great updates and beautiful pictures. You are all climbing to the summit right now. I’m so excited for you! Thank you so much to the guides and staff for making this an amazing experience for my family. Happy trails!
Posted by: Lisa Corcoran on
Wishing you all luck and a safe and successful summit in just a few hours! Can’t wait to see photos!
Posted by: Heidi on
I am so excited for your team. Love the photos. Your porters sound like amazing people and I know how much they are appreciated.
Good luck on achieving the summit. I can only imagine what a great feeling that must be for your team. I am so happy for all who are on this fantastic journey.
Thanks again Brent for the photos and blog.
Cheers,
Barb
Posted by: Barbara Heck on
Amazing! Love the pictures!!
My heartfelt thanks to the camp staff for such good care they are providing the hiking team!!!
Details in the daily updates truly helps me and our family stay connected to this adventurous journey!!! Thank you, Brent!
Wishing each of you a safe and successful journey to the summit and a safe descent back to camp!
Posted by: Suganthi Subramanian on