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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Grom and Team Prepare for the Climb

August 19, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello everyone and welcome to RMI Expeditions' fourth Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari of the 2013 summer! The whole team arrived last night after some very long flights and have been comfortably resting here in Africa just outside of Arusha, Tanzania in the wonderful Dik Dik Hotel. After catching up on some much needed sleep we started the day with a nice breakfast of fresh juices, fruits, eggs and delicious bread while watching the local monkeys play in the yard. We then had our official team meeting where we had a round of introductions and discussed the intricacies of our upcoming climb. We spent the remainder of the afternoon packing and enjoy the beautiful grounds of our hotel. We wrapped up the night with an amazing five-course meal that finished with everyone favorite: bananas and chocolate ice cream! Everyone is doing great and we are all very excited about the adventure that lies ahead. RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew

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Jess… Forget Poppy’s idea about bringing the monkey home for Shorty. Look who’s left with Shorty now. I can see it being the three of us next year when your climbing again. I don’t think so ! Give mom my love and lighten her load for her. Tread on.

Tom

Posted by: Tom on 8/21/2013 at 9:20 am

Chris. And Jess- what an awesome experience!! Thinking about you every day. What a way to celebrate a Birthday! Love you both
MB

Posted by: Marybeth on 8/20/2013 at 5:32 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Explore Tarangire National Park

August 17, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello - We are checking in on our penultimate day. We're in Tarangire National Park also known as the garden of the elephants. It's been a great day and we've been fortunate to have gotten close to many large animals. Tonight we'll be having our last dinner together before we all start heading home. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Explore the Ngorongoro Crater

August 16, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hi this is RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checking in from inside Ngorongoro Crater. We've had an amazing morning! First thing after we drove into the crater we came upon several lions including a large male that walked right in front of our truck. After that we found a spot where a female rhinoceros was lying down. After waiting patiently we were treated to the sight of her getting up and coming within a few hundred feet of the car. That's as close as I've ever been to a rhino in the wild! We're headed for lunch now and then off to a Maasai village. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team Start Safari

August 15, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We've started our safari with a great day. We got an early-ish start from the Dik Dik and headed out of town. On the way we stopped to pick up some stuff for the road. We made good time on some rough roads and through some construction zones. It's actually great to see the government investing in infrastructure here. Once we got to Lake Manyara National Park we had an amazing lunch at a nice little picnic spot and then headed out on the game drive. The drive was excellent! I've been convinced for years that the 'tree climbing lions' of Lake Manyara do not exist but today I was proven wrong. It was just a glimpse of the hind quarter of the lion but now I know they're real. We're done with the game drive now and enjoying cocktail hour at the Plantation Lodge. It's a great change of pace from the mountain. Here's a pick of the grounds at the lodge. It's a beautiful spot to spend a couple of nights on safari. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall and Team

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This looks like a fancy place compared to the mountain. Enjoy. MA

Posted by: Mary Ann on 8/15/2013 at 7:35 pm

Sounds like you are ready for a relaxing time after the mountain. Will look up the places you are now so I can travel along with you Love you Mom

Posted by: cornelia miller on 8/15/2013 at 10:08 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team are off the Mountain

August 14, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We're off the mountain and on the way back to the hotel! It's been a great climb but everyone is really looking forward to hot showers this afternoon. Summit day was awesome yesterday. This team really kicked some butt! It wasn't easy, that's for sure. Everyone stepped up and performed to the best of their abilities. The weather, once again, was fabulous and that just added to our enjoyment of Kilimanjaro. Tomorrow we're shifting gears into safari mode. That is always a fun time. That's all for now. Here's a summit shot. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall and Team

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Success is spelled “Kilimanjaro”! Well done, all!

Posted by: Frances on 8/14/2013 at 7:23 pm

The picture is great. What a thrill for all of you. Now to the animals- hope you see some giraffes. I found you among the group. Love Mom

Posted by: cornelia miller on 8/14/2013 at 10:22 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and team check in from Mweka Camp

August 13, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 10,000'

Hey Seth here checking in from Mweka Camp, that is our last camp on Kilimanjaro. We made it back to High Camp in really good time and the good weather continued all the way down. Everyone is tucked into our tents and just waiting for dinner. We are going to crash out early tonight after a super long day, but a successful one. Tomorrow we are off the mountain and back at the hotel. I will send summit photos when we get back into Wi-Fi range. That’s it for us. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall and team.

Seth and Team checking in from Mweka Camp

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Unbelievable accomplishment for this team. A huge congrats to Phil and Susan. We are super proud of you both, but Susan, you rock! Missed you in the Hood, but what you did there can’t be topped. Ciao! D & W

Posted by: Denise and Wayne on 8/13/2013 at 10:01 pm

A Hurray for you all, especially Susan & Phil!!

Posted by: Katherine on 8/13/2013 at 12:44 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Seth Waterfall & Team Summit!

August 12, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

Hey, this is Seth checking in from the top of Kilimanjaro! It's a beautiful day here to be on the Roof of Africa. Zero wind. We got up here right in time for sunrise, and just an awesome day of climbing. The crew did so good. I had to slow them down. They were going too fast so we took some extra breaks just to reel them in. Great crew, great day. It's beautiful up here and now we are going to flip it around and head back to our low camp at 10,000 feet. So, 9,000 feet to go downhill for us, but we should have a great day. That's it from the top of Kili! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Seth Waterfall calls in from the Roof of Africa, Kilimanjaro.

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How exciting for you all. It must have been breath taking. Hope you got some pictures Mark. Much love Mom

Posted by: Cornelia Miller on 8/13/2013 at 8:55 pm

Awesome! You made it. Hope you got some pictures from the top, and at sunrise—how special. MA

Posted by: Mary Ann on 8/12/2013 at 10:11 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team Begin Summit Attempt

August 12, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

Monday, August 12th 1:57 PST RMI Guide Seth Waterfall sent a dispatch: Hey, this is Seth checking in from high camp on Kili; it's a beautiful night, just after midnight and we are getting set to go for the summit. Everybody's putting their packs on. Hopefully, in 6 - 8 hours will be standing on top of Kilimanjaro. I'll check in then.

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team at Barafu Camp Preparing for Summit Bid

August 12, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,200'

Jambo! We are at Kilimanjaro's high camp, 15,200 feet! We've been in and out of clouds all day but no precipitation. The team did great coming up from Karanga Camp. We practiced taking nice and efficient breaks today in prep for our summit bid tonight. We came up with plenty of time to relax and get things organized for the night-time departure. I'll call in when we're headed for the top. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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You are ” not in Kansas anymore”! Great sights behind and ahead for you!!

Posted by: Frances on 8/12/2013 at 4:53 pm

Only about 4000” to go! If that atlas is correct, that is. Good luck, MA

Posted by: Mary Ann on 8/12/2013 at 2:45 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Have Spectacular Views in the Karanga Valley

August 11, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello from the top of the Karanga Valley. Once again we are having spectacular weather! We started the day out by climbing the Barranco Wall. The traffic on the wall can really slow you down sometimes but we didn't experience that at all. We got a little later start than normal and that let all the big groups get out of our way, which made for a pleasant climb up the Wall. After that we had a great hike above the clouds. We're starting to get psyched up for the summit push. Tomorrow we go to high camp. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Hi bluebell group! Pictures look amazing. Glad the weather is good. I took Audrey up Eagle Creek with some friends. We had a 2 year old golden retriever with us that she “herded” the whole way. Ha! They jumped in and out of the creek and raced thru the trees. BIG FUN!! Enjoy. All is good here. A & B

Posted by: Anneta glavin on 8/11/2013 at 3:26 pm

What a wonderful adventure! Love following your progress and the pictures!

Posted by: Katherine on 8/11/2013 at 12:33 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team Start Safari

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Kilimanjaro: Seth Waterfall & Team Summit!

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