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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Ascend to High Camp

August 6, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

We're on the way to high camp on Kilimanjaro! The sun is out and it's a beautiful day. We'll be on the trail for about three hours today and then we'll begin our final prep for the summit push. If all goes well we should be on top of Kilimanjaro within 24 hours! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Tamara and Jerry - You are both AMAZING, what an awesome experience, I assume by now you are on the top of Kilimanjaro! I can’t say we know anyone else that has accomplished this challenge. Travel safely. Loev, Cathy and Bob

Posted by: Cathy on 8/7/2012 at 8:47 am

Jerry you are almost there!
Go team Go!
have a wonderful day… love, Lynn. :)

Posted by: Lynn on 8/7/2012 at 6:57 am

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Nearing Karanga Valley Camp

August 5, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,800'

Hi everyone we are on top of the Barranco Wall. The team is good aside from a few stomach issues. We'll get a nice long rest this afternoon at Karanga Valley. Wish us luck. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Tom, Bob and Eddie - you know that Jim Citrano is referring to your mother’s genetics! But it is also a tribute to your determination and training. Hopefullly, you and your colleagues all make it to the top. Everyone below is rooting for all of you.

Dad

Posted by: Thomas Leonard on 8/6/2012 at 7:29 am

I love checking in on what you are doing with this blog! Amazing!! Quite inspirational! I hope you are enjoying every second of it…and I hope your stomach isn’t one of the issues. Keep on kicking ass Tamara!!!
XO
ALICIA

Posted by: Alicia Schwartz on 8/6/2012 at 5:36 am

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team at Barranco Camp

August 4, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,200'

Hi there! This is the Kilimanjaro team checking in from our high point today at 15,200 ft. All is well on the trail. The altitude is kicking in but we're all adapting. This afternoon we are going to drop back down a few thousand feet to Barranco Camp. Tomorrow we will tackle the steepest portion of our trek; the Barranco Wall. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Hi Tamara. Have a safe and wonderful climb. You look great!

Posted by: terry luaces on 8/6/2012 at 4:42 am

Chris!!!!! Congrats little bro…That looks like a blast…Be safe, we love you.

Posted by: Mick on 8/5/2012 at 8:26 am

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team enjoy their last day in Africa

August 3, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We had a nice drive out of the park today as many elephants stole the show. We made a stop for more shopping and a visit to an orphanage. We had a last great meal with some day rooms to make sure no dust is brought back state side. It is nice when things go like clockwork the whole trip through. No rain or snow on the big hill this time, but we were ready. We had a nice view of the mountain at sunset on our way to the airport. What a pleasure working with this diverse group these last couple of weeks.They all climbed with great style. Keeping me thrilled with this life I lead. Look forward to meeting up with them again! RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Hiking Above the Clouds

August 3, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,200'

We are on the trail to Shira Plateau, our second camp on Kilimanjaro. Last night was calm and clear with a full moon and today we've been above the clouds all morning. The trail is busy with climbers from all over the world but our team was ready to go early this morning so we're ahead of the pack. We got our first view of the upper mountain today and we're all suitably impressed. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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good luck guys!
I’m jealous!

Posted by: Russ on 8/7/2012 at 3:40 am

Matt
Have a great climb
Love
Mom and Dad

Posted by: Mary Ann Krull on 8/4/2012 at 10:20 am

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Begin Climb

August 2, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

Jambo! I am checking in from Machame Camp at 9,800', our first camp on Kilimanjaro. We arrived about two hours ago and have been relaxing in our dining tent. The hike today was very smooth as we got a nice early start and didn't have any delays at the Machame Gate (5,990'), our entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. We were in the clouds all day and that kept the temps cool and perfect for walking. It was a great start to the trip! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Have a fantastic time, be safe and see y’all when you get back!

Posted by: Karin Grantham on 8/4/2012 at 7:30 am

Have fun Chris V. We all miss you here in Florida. We are all cheering for you. It looks amazing. Post more pictures. :)
Team Parallon

Posted by: Manuel on 8/3/2012 at 10:31 am

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Prepare for Kilimanjaro

August 1, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Greetings from the Dik Dik Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Today was our fist full day together as a team. We started the day with a leisurely breakfast, a discussion of the trip itinerary and then a gear check. After lunch most of the team went into Arusha to do some shopping and sight seeing. Now we have finished dinner and are getting ready for an early departure for Kilimanjaro. We'll check in again from our first camp tomorrow. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Way to go Eddie! You made it through the gear check. You’re on your way now! Let’s see how many names you can remeber of your team mates. We’ll spot you Tom and Bob.
POOKA POWER!

Posted by: Jim Citrano on 8/2/2012 at 3:04 pm

Hope everyone enjoys their climb! Have fun Chris, and all be safe.

Posted by: Elizabeth & Doug on 8/2/2012 at 4:33 am

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Visit Masai Village

August 1, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

After a glorious day game viewing in the Ngorongoro crater, the team made a stop by a Masai village. We received the full tour and were able to help support the local economy. These folk are tough. Who is to say what life you live is better than one or another, I can sure tell you it is a different sort out here in the bush than most of the USA. Our plan is to pack up in the morning and drive about an hour and a half to our next park, Tarangire National Park. We will be on the look out for the elusive leopard. Our safari staff has promised us a barbecue in the bush and we are looking forward to that. We end up in a tented camp tomorrow night and I can tell you I know tents and this is as far from any tent I ever stay in. Lets just say a king sized bed, toilet and shower are not the norm after I pitch a tent. Once again the word is out..........Roughing it in Africa is all relative. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Enjoy First Day on Safari

July 31, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

All right you deserve to know. We have to be honest to all of you that have been following our trip. We have not been roughing it. Tables and chairs on the mountain, hot water for washing at each camp. Fifty five local staff with us throughout the Kilimanjaro climb. We could carry any or nothing throughout the day. Fresh foods at each meal. You would have loved it. Now here we are at the Plantation Lodge with white table cloths and fine china, eating incredible curry chicken and organic garden fresh salad, do not even want to rub in what we had for desert. All this after an awesome day of game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park. I feel so much better now that you are in the loop. Wish I could say that it's tough surviving here in wild Africa but that would just not be true. It is a real vacation now after a pretty physical week on the big hill. There are a few sore and tired muscles but over all the team is in great shape. We said a sad good-bye to one member of the group as he started his trip back to the USA, he had to get back for work. We will miss his wonderful sense of humor and great companionship. Tomorrow we are off to one of the great natural wonders of the world - Ngorongoro Crater. Where there are so many animals in a small space, I better get the camera battery charged up tonight. All is well, RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Now I’m really jealous. The ultimate zoo - minus the fences! Dennis, I would tell you to take lots of pictures, but I already know that you will. Hope you’re having the time of your life! Love, Kim

Posted by: Kim Mulherin on 7/31/2012 at 6:29 pm

Please don’t let Dion bring home a monkey. Thank you!

Posted by: Missy Guest on 7/31/2012 at 4:04 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Arrive Arusha

July 31, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Everyone has made it to Arusha, Tanzania! A few of the team arrived early and the rest of us just flew in. It's a loooong trip from the USA! All of our baggage is here so tomorrow we'll check the gear and pack up for our Kilimanjaro ascent. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Best of luck on your ascent!!!

Posted by: Judy Brangan on 8/3/2012 at 9:18 am

Christopher,
Wishing you and your team well!
Stay safe and make wonderful friends and memories!
Love and Prayers,
Mom and Dad

Posted by: Eileen Veres on 8/1/2012 at 9:13 pm

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