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Hello again everyone
The team had a really nice day here on Kilimanjaro today, waking to mostly clear skies with a nice view of the upper mountain and hiking in just a light cloud layer which help keep us cool.
We started the day waking at 6:30 to start packing up before moving into our dinning tent for a nice breakfast with porridge, fried eggs, toast, avocado and even some fresh fruit, and most importantly plenty of hot chocolate and coffee.
We hit the trail shortly after 7:30am to get a jump on some of the traffic and slowly made our way up the rocky trail with good views of Kilimanjaro above. The trail climbs up a ridge and eventually out of the trees and allows for some truly spectacular views of the valley below. The team hiked for a little more than 4 hours before reaching out next camp that sits on Shira Plateau, which is an ancient lava flow littered with obsidian.
The afternoon was spent relaxing around camp and enjoying nice conversation with the team.
Everyone is doing very well and looking forward to another good nights rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
On The Map
Shout out to Timothy Yazzie!
Posted by: Lenora on 1/23/2020 at 9:14 am
Casey! Good luck, from Kaki, Catherine and myself who so fondly remember 2017!
Posted by: Deborah Rutter on 1/23/2020 at 5:08 am
Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations my family goes tomorrow, Mom from South Carolina
Posted by: Beverly on 7/4/2014 at 11:43 am
What a feat. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Big hug - Banana (haha UJ!)
Posted by: Ann on 7/4/2014 at 12:55 am
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Jambo Everyone
We are still here on Kilimanjaro!
After a good nights rest and a full breakfast with plenty of coffee the team set off uphill for day two. We only hiked for a short while before the rain sadly returned, but we continued to persevere as we did yesterday. It was a pretty wet day so we took our time to stay safe and arrived in camp a little over 5 hours of being on the move. The team is doing well and in good spirits and very much looking forward to some much needed sunshine.
We have enjoyed some delicious warm meals and joyous conversations in our dinning tent which has helped keep the morale high.
If anyone back home is play “the rain in Africa” by Toto. Please turn it off!
RMI Guide Casey and crew
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Kilimanjaro January 6, 2024
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
May 15, 2021 - 7:26 pm PT
Our team had another big day today, moving camp from 7,800' to 11,200'. The weather was beautiful; the morning was nice and cool and the afternoon was hot and we couldn't buy a breeze. It took us 6 1/2 hours to make the move today, and another few hours of work to establish camp. We got our camp established with enough time for an afternoon nap for everyone while the guides melted snow to replenish water bottles.
Tomorrow we'll have a leisurely morning and head back down hill to retrieve the cache that we left at 10,000' yesterday. Weather permitting it should be a light workload tomorrow and we will able to get some good rest.
RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team
Praying for safety, health, strength and ideal weather. Enjoy the boundless beauty and have FUN!
Posted by: Julie Morris on 5/16/2021 at 8:09 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
So excited to hear you summited! Congratulations and wishing you a continued safe descent.
Hugs all around,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Simpson on 6/17/2019 at 11:54 am
Congratulations Everyone!!
Posted by: Carol Kean on 6/17/2019 at 9:25 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
It is so nice that all of you return back safely.
Posted by: Xu Guoliang on 6/14/2018 at 7:51 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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The pictures are amazing !incredible feat!
Safe home!
Posted by: Kevin Murray on 7/2/2017 at 5:04 am
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Hope the weather is favorable for the rest of the climb.
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on 4/6/2015 at 3:36 pm
Larry Seaton - we are praying for your safety and the safety of your team mates.
What an adventure you are having and I’m sure you will have many exciting stories to tell us.
Love, Mom
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on 4/6/2015 at 3:24 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Larry Seaton - stay safe and try to stay warm. Happy Climbing. Mom
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on 12/4/2013 at 11:00 am
Bill and Sara! You look great after that long trip! More fun to come. Will be following you. Love, Mom/Grandma
Posted by: Ann English on 12/3/2013 at 5:20 pm
Congratulations to the Family Style Upper West Rib team on a successful Rib ascent! What an amazing experience and accomplishment. I imagine you were quite exhausted by the time you got to the Football Field. Glad you’re gearing up for another shot at the summit, and good luck to all especially my Swiss redhead…
Posted by: Esther Kim on 6/8/2011 at 5:02 pm
Nice place to camp on the rib! Must have been great views.
-Mike
Posted by: Lindy on 6/7/2011 at 10:57 pm
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