Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Packing, Prepping and Napping
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Monday, August 7, 2023 - 6:48 pm PT
Our team got busy with getting ready today. We met after breakfast in the garden-like compound of our hotel -Rivertrees. The huge fig trees along the Usa River throw plenty of shade and make for a fine playground for various troupes of monkeys. Our meeting delved into the particulars of how the climb on Kilimanjaro will flow and just how we will prepare for it. The team then dispersed to their rooms for gear checks and ultimately packing and weigh-ins. The afternoon was spent in this way, and with a few naps and cups of tea in the garden thrown in. Having mostly come from the west coast of North America, our gang is thoroughly jet-lagged. It was exciting in the evening to greet Brent Okita and his successful team of Kili climbers as they returned to the hotel. We then enjoyed our dinner -the last before the big event- while on the other side of the dining area, they enjoyed theirs as a victory dinner.
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Comments (5)
Dave D and team…hope all is continuing to go great on the climb! Each day is sure to bring much excitement on how far you have come! Praying for God’s protection each day! Love and Blessings, Bev
Posted by: Bev Kittleson on
Looks like a fantastic group. We are all cheering you on Allison from OFW.❣️❣️ Chris is so proud of you
Posted by: Janet on
This brings such a smile to my face ! Allison , you have worked so hard to train to be here and looks like you are surrounded by a great team. Looking forward to rooting you all on in this trek - safe travels to the whole team !!!
Posted by: Molly Lappen on
Dave, Dad, Grandpa Dave -
We are so thankful we get to follow your journey on this blog. Praying for protection, strength, and an amazing experience throughout your climb. We are all cheering you on from Washington State. We all love and miss you so much!
Love Lori, Lindsay, Logan, Emma, Christian, Noah, Bethany, Major, and Chuck!! ❤️
Posted by: Lori Dietel on
Hi Dave D. and Team…following the Blog and love all the detailed messages from Dave H! So excited for all of you! Praying daily for good health, peace, strength and God’s protection every step of the way!
Enjoy this difficult journey but don’t miss all this mountain has to offer!
Love, Bev
Posted by: Bev Kittleson on