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Posted by: JJ Justman, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
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Posted by: JJ Justman, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,200'
JJ, Billy, Katrina, Steve, Lindsey and Brian(?) were AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for the expert instruction, professionalism, the laughs and most importantly for making sure we all were able to make it back home safely and in one piece. Best of luck to all of you.
Sincerely,
Two-timer(Roger) and Treadmill(Debbie)
P.S. Sheik Rules!!
Posted by: Roger and Debbie on 8/31/2013 at 12:03 pm
Seth Waterfall checks in from the Jose Ribas Hut on Cotopaxi
I am confident you all will make it to the top weather permitting! Be safe and stay warm. Myself, I am heading to the beach today for two weeks and will be thinking of you all. Tell President Khan I will see him there. Enjoy the adventure! I know there will be a lifetime of tales to tell!
Posted by: Lyn Calloway on 7/8/2011 at 6:14 am
Darryl - We’re praying to see you at the top tomorrow. Have fun! Love, Dad and Jane
Posted by: Jane Schimeck on 7/7/2011 at 5:58 pm
Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment! Glad you had great weather and made it back safe.
Posted by: Jenny on 11/6/2016 at 7:57 pm
Congrats everyone!! Really glad you had great weather! Have a safe descent!
Posted by: Kristina Boutilier on 9/15/2016 at 12:41 pm
Posted by: Mike King, JJ Justman, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Michael…We are enjoying your blog posts. Checking in with Abby today. Love, Mom
Posted by: Diana King on 1/19/2014 at 6:28 am
Bissell, for some reason, my messages do not seem to be getting through. The kids and I miss you terribly, as does Atticus of course. The pictures are wonderful and I try to imagine what it must be like to be surrounded by such beauty. So proud of you. Love you.
Posted by: Carmen on 1/19/2014 at 6:13 am
Hello everyone
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 1,000 feet and looks as intimidating as it sounds. Thankfully, there is a narrow trail that weaves its way up the wall and all the way to the top. Most of it feels like steep hiking, but there are a few places that require the use of our hands to help us climb up.
The team made incredible time and we were rewarded with tea and cookies on top. We took an extra long break to take in the amazing views of the ice laden south face of Kilimanjaro above and green valleys below.
The team continued our hike for a few more hours up and down before reaching our end point.
All in all, it took only about four hours for us to get to our next camp called Karanga, named for the big and beautiful valley which it overlooks.
We enjoyed a restful afternoon - taking naps and playing cards to the sound of rain on our tents, made more sweet by the fact that we were inside and staying dry.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Your gripping account of the Kilimanjaro ascent is inspiring. Thank you for sharing this remarkable adventure with us!
Posted by: Right Angle Developers on 4/23/2024 at 3:42 am
You are all amazing! Great work! My pals Ian and Erin look strong so far!
Posted by: Kim Clark on 1/26/2024 at 5:42 pm
Fingers crossed for good weather to Camp 3 and beyond. I hope to catch you in Mendoza on the 2nd with a bag of Starbucks. Charlotte wishes Team 6 well.
Posted by: Elsie on 1/23/2014 at 5:07 pm
Well done, Dad (Lew Smith)!!! Keep kicking butt and taking names! Well done to the entire team as well, this is wonderful news!!! Keep the awesome photos coming, we are all pulling for ya!
Love ya,
Kyle
Posted by: Kyle A. Smith on 1/23/2014 at 8:35 am
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