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Howdy everyone back home,
All is well in Tanzania. We’ve had great weather and the team is humming along really well.
We hit the trail just after 8 am and hiked for an hour before taking our usual 15 minute break, then back on the trail for another hour and so on. All total today we hiked for just over 6 hours before reaching Barranco camp. Our gracious Kilimanjaro porters have been working very hard and we arrive once again to a camp set up and ready for us.
Along the way we passed around the famous Lava Tower reaching just over 15,000' setting new altitude records for many. We also passed by many of the giant groundsels and towering Senecio trees that made us feel as if we were in some crazy Dr. Suess story.
The team is in good spirits and doing great.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
Climb Lacey Climb!!! :)
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 9/22/2023 at 3:13 am
Looks like it’s getting chilly! What temps are you seeing?
Posted by: Patti Tito on 9/21/2023 at 7:37 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Sunday, January 1, 2023
It was clear cold night, the stars shone like diamonds in the Andean sky. We awoke early in order to beat the heat of the day that was surely on its way with the rising of the sun. The days trek began with an icy cold crossing of a glacially cold stream. It was a painful but effective way to remove any last trace of sleepiness from the group.
Today is our greatest elevation gain of the trek to reach Plaza Argentina Basecamp. Gaining 3,600' of elevation is no joke when you’re starting from 10,000', but the team was well fed and ready to start the New Year right. We styled it. We enjoyed sunny skies, cool temps, and stunning vistas as we made our way up the Ralincos Valley and into Basecamp by midday.
We are playing dice & eating pizza. Some are napping and journaling. Regardless it’s been a good afternoon in the sun to dry out gear and tomorrow morning is a rest day.
Thanks for following along.
RMI Guides Jack, Dom & Mike
Enjoy foloing you along. Do well -Be well And Safe.
There in 2012 w/ Pete + Gabi + Gilbert.
Walter
Posted by: Waltero Glover on 1/3/2023 at 7:12 am
Keep up the good work. We love you!
Posted by: Emily on 1/2/2023 at 2:34 pm
Posted by: Robby Young, Pete Van Deventer, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Go Renee. Am waiting with bated breath to hear you’re at the summit. I hope it’s as awesome as the views do far. I think all of the VEC are behind you babe. Good luck and much love xxxxx
Posted by: Glenda on 5/30/2015 at 1:46 am
Rennee you are doing not only us here at the VEC, but your family and more importantly yourself proud ! Everyone is 100% right behind you all the way my friend :)
Thanks to the rest of the team for looking after our little Duvo ! Great photo’s and updates !
Onwards and upwards all :)
Posted by: Paul your GOD Webbyyyyy on 5/26/2015 at 9:23 pm
Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Way to go Brian & Christy. Anxious to see pictures.
Posted by: Jeff & Anita Sheridan on 7/25/2014 at 3:59 pm
Happy belated birthday, Brian! Enjoy it all!
Posted by: Karen Easterday on 7/24/2014 at 8:13 pm
RMI Guide Jeff Martin calling in from the Roof of Africa.
On The Map
Congratulations Chief!!! We are all so proud of you!!! Love and miss you!!! Jill, Rachel, Caleb, Kiki, Emily, Shane, Eli, Silas, David, Catie, Shena, Jeff, Anthony and Chloe
Posted by: Jill Crumley on 2/2/2014 at 1:18 pm
Hey Ken, Glad to hear that the wind is subsiding. We hope that you are doing well. All is going well here. The restaurant has been busy but Rick, James, Starsha and Britt are doing a great job. Met with Jim today about painting. Eric is coming to help him. Ally is great but is missing you. Take Care..climb safely, enjoy the journey…Love Cathy & Ally
Posted by: Cathy Young on 5/22/2011 at 2:23 pm
Keep warm, stay sharp, climb strong.
Posted by: Merianne on 5/21/2011 at 10:06 pm
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