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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Summits and Descends to Mweka Camp

August 24, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

Summit Day is a wrap! We started our day with a midnight wakeup and a lite 'breakfast' of cakes and cookies. Everyone was ready quickly and we hit the trail at 12:45. The moonless night gave us great stargazing as we ascended the many twists and turns of the summit route and while there was no wind it was very chilly before sunrise. As we neared the crater rim a crescent moon, Venus and Mercury all came up just before the sun. That was a spectacular sight. Everyone went on to Uhuru Peak (19,340') where we had several waves of summit photos. The descent of the summit cone was as smooth as can be and everyone was back in camp before 10 AM. Now we have reached Mweka, our last camp on Kilimanjaro. The team did great coming down in what turned out to be tough conditions. Sunny skies gave way to thunder showers as soon as we left Barafu. This turned the trail slick with mud and wet stones but everyone just buckled down and dispatched with the task of getting down. We made good time and have just finished a great lunch in camp. Tomorrow we hit the trail for the final leg of our trip. We will drop down to the national park gate, check out, and head back to the Dik Dik Hotel for the night. Everyone is looking forward to starting the next phase of our adventure... safari! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checks in from High Camp after the group returns from the summit of Kilimanjaro.

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Yay, Roger! You did it! What an amazing accomplishment! We are so thrilled for you and can’t wait to heard your mountain climbing stories. Hope the next part of your adventure is relaxing and unforgettable! Safe travels

Posted by: Susan on 8/25/2014 at 2:44 pm

What a spectacular adventure!!! Thanks you Seth and the entire team for helping us reach the summit in record time! Congratulations to the Team!!!

Posted by: Seth Casden on 8/25/2014 at 7:18 am

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Summit!

August 23, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

Hey this is Seth checking in from the top of Kilimanjaro! We had a great day. Super nice weather, really sweet. No wind when we left camp, just a little breeze when we hit the crater rim. We were all walking into the crater rim when the sun came up and we have been enjoying the top for a little while now. We are going to head down. Go back to camp and spend a few hours packing up and then we'll be down to about 10,000 feet, back where trees grow out of the ground. All is well. We'll check in later today. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

RMI Guide Seth Waterfall calls from the Kilimanjaro summit!

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Congrats to you all! Such a terrific accomplishment.

Posted by: Tricia Blaney on 8/24/2014 at 9:05 am

Amazing pictures. Great accomplishment. Kudos to all. CB

Posted by: Cam on 8/24/2014 at 6:51 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Reaches High Camp

August 23, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

Another fine day on Kilimanjaro's trails has led us to high camp. The name of this camp is Barafu which translates to 'ice'. So you can tell it is not always the warmest spot. True enough, we have been getting some ice pellets or graupel hitting the tents since we arrived. Hopefully we'll have the normal evening clearing and a nice climb tonight. The team members are all in our respective tents sorting gear and relaxing before we head out. Our crew just prepared a delicious lunch of hamburgers and macaroni salad. Perfect for the physical effort that awaits us. Our plan is to get up at midnight and get on the trail by 1 AM. It should take us somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 hours to reach the top. Wish us luck! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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hello team, it is 10:44 in New York. Thinking about 6:30 where you all are. We are all so incredibly proud of all of you! summit or not. You all rock!! congrats on a great journey!!! xxoo lizzie , thomas, kit and mary :-)

Posted by: liz Blaney on 8/23/2014 at 7:49 pm

Be careful dad! Your 75 and you promised me if it was too much you would turn back. I would rather have you return home safely rather than lose you proving yourself on one of your adventures. Are we still on for running with the bulls in Spain next year?

Posted by: Roger Rathburn Jr. on 8/23/2014 at 7:07 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Ascends the Barranco Wall

August 22, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,000'

Jambo from Mt. Kilimanjaro! We are on the trail. Last night was wonderful at Barranco camp and this morning we slept in a bit before heading up the wall. The climbing was great and the group did very well. We can see the upper mountain glaciers and the high camp. We are getting close to our goal! We are now at our Karanga Valley Camp. The team did great on the trail into camp. We had a great lunch here and have been relaxing this afternoon. Everyone is psyched for the trip to high camp tomorrow morning. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Everyone should be at camp by now resting and getting ready for the final push. I’m very hopeful everyone can make it. I’ll be thinking about you all a lot tonight. Best of luck!!!

Posted by: Rusty on 8/23/2014 at 5:14 am

So proud of you Josh. It’s great to see every step of the journey through these reports. We are bubbling with excitement for you here on the home front- everyone we see asking your report. Enjoy every moment- breathe deep- take it all in! Much love!

Posted by: Kristen on 8/22/2014 at 11:15 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Enjoying the Views of Lava Tower

August 21, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

Well, it's a cloudy day on the trail but the group is hanging tough. We're having lunch at the Lava Tower (15'000'). That means we are setting new altitude records for just about every one. Tonight we will camp at Barranco where some of the giant plants that are unique to Kilimanjaro are concentrated. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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We MISS you Dadda!! So proud!! Keep on trekking!!

Posted by: Kylie, Jake & Cait on 8/21/2014 at 7:39 pm

George, hope you’re have a howling good time!!

Posted by: Ranger Osborne on 8/21/2014 at 1:28 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Check In from the Shira Plateau

August 20, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,200'

Hi this is Seth. We are up on the Shira Plateau headed to camp. Its been an excellent day on the trail. The weather has been fantastic and we are looking forward to a hot lunch in camp. Tomorrow we will head to the Barranco Valley. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Roger I am so happy that you made it. Now you can say I told you so.Rest an Enjoy the safari. Cam

Posted by: Cam on 8/25/2014 at 6:04 am

Roger Hope you are taking lots of pictures. So proud of your progress. Looks so challenging. Good luck. Cam

Posted by: Cam on 8/21/2014 at 7:41 am

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team at Machame Camp

August 19, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

All is well at Machame Camp! The team was really fired up this morning. I was three minutes early to breakfast and I was the last to arrive. It's great to be on a trip with such an organized team. The drive to the gate was smooth and after checking in at the gate we started our trek. The trail was a little slick and muddy but we didn't get any rain along the way. Once we arrived in camp the crew had everything set up and ready to go. Everyone is now settling in for the night and getting ready for the hike up to Shira tomorrow. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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So excited to hear about your journey! We are proud of you Papa Roger.
You ROCK! Blessings to your entire team. xoxo

Much Love,
Dan, Robyn, Morgan, Paige and Ericka

Posted by: Robyn on 8/21/2014 at 5:02 am

You’re a B.A. Grandpa Roger. Keep it up.

Love Luke (I’m stay with dad tonight)

Posted by: Luke on 8/20/2014 at 2:46 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Arrive in Africa

August 18, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Greetings from Tanzania! Our group is getting excited for the start of our trek. All of us arrived yesterday evening and spent today sorting through gear and recovering from the long flights. We also spent some time chatting with the folks from Mark Tucker's Kilimanjaro Climb and they all reported a great experience on the mountain. Tomorrow we'll get an early start and make our way to Kilimanjaro National Park. It should be good times! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall & Team.

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Prayers for a safe and fantastic trip for the team!

Posted by: dotti cummins on 8/19/2014 at 7:38 am

So excited to hear about the first day of the climb!! Good luck to everyone! Liz, thomas, kit and Mary

Posted by: Liz Blaney on 8/19/2014 at 4:58 am

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team’s Last Safari Day Ends at Kikoti Camp

August 16, 2014

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Yet another stellar Safari. Some clouds made for very pleasant temperatures all day. Tarangire National Park was the place to be. A bit of a terrain contrast from the crater, neither one better than the other, just different. Wide open big sky country out here. Mammals galore, in a very natural setting, as you can imagine. We ended up here at the luxury tent camp called Kikoti. The team has injured their stomachs by over indulgence. We are now sitting around a nice wood fire digesting our pains away. Very peaceful spot, the perfect setting to finish off this adventure. We will make tracks back through the park in the morning on our way to the Dik Dik Hotel to pick up some gear, than off to the airport. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Visit a Maasai Village

August 15, 2014

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Our good fortune continues. It must be a residual charm left over from the time spent on the mountain during the super moon. Cold and cloudy to start the day up on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. That is not unusual, this typically being the coldest time of year. We paid a visit to a Maasai Village. Warmed up in one of their huts, while a nice gentleman told us fascinating facts and rich history of this unique group of people. I think you would be surprised at the insulation R-value of the walls of their thatch, cow dung and ash mixture construction. Since the funding goes to children education and the offerings were nice souvenirs, we were happy to invest in some of the village wares. We made the descent into the crater floor and spent a magical day with the other natives of the land, wild animals. So much fun and more to come. We move to Tarangire National Park tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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