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Monday, January 13, 2025
Jambo everyone,
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 coffee. So clearly we are really roughing it here.
Today had a really nice day here on Kilimanjaro, waking to clear skies and a beautiful view of the mountain looming in the distance. We fortunately had a light cloudy layer which helped keep us cool while on the trail, which was nice as the sun can be quite intense here near the equator.
We hit the trail shortly before 8am and slowly made our way up the rocky trail with occasional views of Kili above. The trail climbs up a blunted ridge and eventually out of the trees and allowed 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 the Shira plateau, which is the remnant of an ancient lava flow.
Everyone is doing very well and we are currently relaxing in camp.
RMI Guide Casey and crew
New Post Alerts:
Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari January 9, 2025
The Four Day Climb June 10 - 13 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Mike Haugen has reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The teams were walking into the crater rim at 7 am. They plan to spend an hour in the crater and then will begin their descent to Camp Muir. The teams will continue down to Paradise later today and return to Rainier BaseCamp to conclude their adventure.
Congratulations climbers!
Congratulations to the team!! Its so exciting to see summits happening with more frequency! As a fellow team member (in a few weeks), I’d love to know what this year’s route looks like. Would anyone be willing to share your Garmin/GPS tracks? Thank you!
Posted by: Lance on 6/13/2024 at 9:11 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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On The Map
Glo and team! Your lofty goal is now within reach. Hope weather cooperates and you reach summit soon. What an extreme adventure….so proud to know you!
-Mary Ann
Posted by: Mary Ann on 6/27/2018 at 9:39 am
Go Glo and Team! After you rest your weary bones for the next tackle. An arduous journey for sure and so strengthening. Congratulations on all of it. Love and good vibes for the summit.
Mom
Posted by: Michelle on 6/27/2018 at 12:20 am
Posted by: Christina Dale, Lucas Haaland, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Elevation: 348'
Jodie, I wish I was right there next to you!!! Have a truly amazing time! I cannot wait to hear all about it!! Sending you so much love from Florida
Posted by: Rebecca Crisler on 5/26/2018 at 2:55 pm
Randy! Good luck on this amazing adventure! Be safe and take some great picture! Love you with all my heart! Thoughts and prayers for safety!
Posted by: Lisa DeBoer on 5/25/2018 at 8:07 am
On The Map
What a fabulous trek! So proud of you all especially Angel
Posted by: Mary Rumley on 3/24/2018 at 2:30 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Posted by: Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Eric Frank Checking in from the North Cascades
Thank you JotaJota for your great organization and energy. And stories (true or not).
Thank you Gloria for your friendliness and ability to calm nerves.
Thank you Casey for pulling me up the hill.
Posted by: Sandra McIntire on 6/5/2016 at 3:32 pm
Happy Birthday Ben. We wish you a great day on top of the world! Love, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Beate Pucci on 6/4/2016 at 5:36 pm
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