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Right out of camp we were faced with the only significant technical obstacle for this climb. This hurdle is the great Barranco Wall, which rises about 1000ft and looks as intimidating as it sounds. Thankfully, there is a nice narrow trail that weaves its way up and through the wall and all the way to the top. Most of it feels more like steep hiking, but there are a few places that require the use of our hands to help us climb up.
The team did an excellent job of moving steady and allowing a few porters through with their loads precariously balanced on their heads. Which was astonishing to see!
After reaching the top we took a nice break and enjoyed the amazing views of the ice ladened south face and valleys below. The team continued our hike for a few more hours up and down through a few valleys before reaching today endpoint.
All in all, it took only about 4 hours for us to reach our next camp called Karanga, named for the big and beautiful valley which it overlooks.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew
A good thunder storm and the rain hitting the rooftop of our cold, but dry cabana made for a very restful night of sleep. After breakfast at the IMSS training compound of La Malintzi, we got back on our bus to make our way to the La Joya Trailhead. On the way we stopped in the markets of Amecameca to purchase our water, fresh tortillas, queso, and last minute snacks for our Ixta climb tomorrow. Once we entered the gates of the National park, we were greeted with hail, thunder, and snow for the remainder of our journey to the trailhead camp. Spirits were kept high though, as we were served another warm and delicious meal by the local staff. After our final packing for tomorrow's move up to Campo Alto. We were lucky enough to see both Ixta and the smoke off of Popocatepetl in the clear evening light after the thunderstorm passed. We are excited to begin our first objective bright and early after a good nights sleep at our trailhead basecamp.
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hi Guys! It’s Samantha’s class! We just wanted to congratulate you all on your amazing climb! Have fun on your safari!
-Mrs.Dunne’s Class
Posted by: PAT DUNNE on 10/17/2013 at 5:09 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Zeb Blais, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Woohoo! Yey dad!
Posted by: Jennifer on 6/12/2013 at 6:19 pm
Awesome!!!!! I am so happy that you were able to make it to the top. Thank you to the entire team ... I am sure that it took lots of team work to accomplish your goal! I love you John!!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/11/2013 at 6:22 pm
On The Map
Thanks for the video. Cute dogs. Do they live up there or someone bring them with?
Posted by: Kris on 3/4/2013 at 6:03 pm
Hey team Orizaba! Bill’s wife here. Glad to hear it’s going well. Good luck on Ixta! I teach 4th graders and am showing my class your blogs.
Posted by: Kris Westberg on 3/4/2013 at 10:19 am
Posted by: Mike Uchal, Adam Knoff, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
RMI Guide Mike Uchal with the First Episode of As the Wind Blows
On The Map
Nelson-
You are an inspiration! I cannot wait to hear about your big adventure. I’m really proud of you. Take good care and I’ll see you later this year.
Katie
Posted by: Katie Taylor on 7/6/2012 at 2:49 pm
Nelson,
We just found out what your doing this summer! We are following you everyday!
Be safe and strong! We are anxious for clear weather! I wrote to James today to tell him what your up to. He completed Air Assault and has checked into Camp Buckner!
He is looking forward to visiting you at college this year! We loved seeing all your adventure photos from last summer and are so impressed to find out what your doing this summer! Not many people in the world can even attempt what you are doing! Glad to know you and be part of your life!
Thinking of you,
The Kinsey Family
Posted by: Lori Kinsey on 7/6/2012 at 2:30 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Elevation: 9,300'
On The Map
Bruce,
I clicked on the link for the page here and they had a link for Mt. Kili. More my speed. Best of luck on the climb up tomorrow. If you see penguins on the way back remember to stuff one into your pack for me. I don’t expect you to lug one all the way to the top. Everyone at GFH3 says hi.
Posted by: Reid on 12/9/2012 at 6:13 pm
Sterling. I’m back in OC. Guess this is a rest day? Incredible pictures!! Hoping for continued good weather. Sue
Posted by: Sue on 12/9/2012 at 2:36 pm
Joan. A tope. Aqui desde las azores marta y yo te damos animos como si estuvieramos juntos en Islandia last year. GO FOR IT and come back save with your family…
Piensa que en barcelona estan a 40 grados celsius!!!!! .
Love you Ana
Posted by: Ana prats on 6/28/2019 at 10:21 am
Wind, wind, go away,
so we can get underway,
any day would be OK,
this isn’t exactly a holiday!
Thinking of you and wishing you calm days. Go Tym! Go Team!!
Love Mom and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/28/2019 at 10:03 am
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