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Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 3:46 pm PT
We are settled in at Cayambe for the night. All reports are that the route hasn’t changed since I was on it two weeks ago, which is great news because the route is scenic and fun! We are planning for the classic middle of the night start and hope to be on top just after sunrise. Wish us luck and safe passage please!
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
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Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Yesterday we were a climbing team, today we are tourists. But comfortable tourists. We slept in real beds last night, on level ground, after hot showers and an excellent dinner. We rolled out of Rivertrees at about 8 AM, heading west. It took a few hours on two lane highways to reach Lake Manyara National Park. We did plenty of people watching on the way and saw many cattle herds being shepherded from place to place on the way.
We spent the afternoon cruising dirt roads through the forest looking for animals. We saw elephants, a bushbuck, a monitor lizard, baboons and monkeys, impalas, and lion tracks. There was a leopard… which turned out to be a bird’s nest upon closer inspection. The lake levels are quite high, reducing animal habitat in the park for the time being, but we enjoyed what we did see. Our guides, Chacha and Johnson were able to explain what we did see and taught us about the cultures and communities we passed through today.
At day’s end we headed up out of the great rift valley and moved toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Near Karatu, we made our way to the fabulous Plantation Lodge. It was a pleasure to stroll through lush gardens to luxurious rooms. We explored the wine cellar and enjoyed a gourmet four course dinner.
An early start is in order for tomorrow.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari August 10, 2024
Enjoy the amazing safari!! Hope you see lots of Lilac-breasted Rollers and other beautiful birds and animals.
Very best from California
Posted by: Jeff and Chris on 8/21/2024 at 6:46 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
On The Map
Dex, good luck to you and your team. I hope you guys summit! See you when you get back!
Posted by: Jr on 2/3/2019 at 3:43 pm
Oh, the joy of tent time….solitude…..Solitude is creativity’s best friend and refreshment for your soul…drink it in deeply before the hustle of life evaporates the illusion of peacefulness. Enjoy your day of rest and the opportunity for journaling your experience! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Dr. J on 2/2/2019 at 8:07 pm
On The Map
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Paul Rachele
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great Job Team!! Amazing accomplishments!!
Posted by: Jimmy Hoadrea on 6/1/2017 at 5:29 pm
Congratulations guys! Great job, now get off that mountain and get home!
Posted by: Carrie on 6/1/2017 at 12:46 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
Sounds like y’all are having a lot of fun! I hope it’s not too rainy and that you’re getting some incredible pictures :) I am so jealous of everything y’all have achieved so far! Go Mommy!!! Xoxo
Posted by: Allie on 1/28/2017 at 9:32 am
Lucy - Sounds great, except for the wind and rain and clouds and altitude and the “start of our gradual climb” and being “confined to our tents”, of course. I am sincerely hoping this isn’t guide-speak. I know you are loving this and are truly in your element. We miss you and I anxiously await your return and the rewards of St Barth. Much love, C
Posted by: Carter on 1/27/2017 at 6:01 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 15,925
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos calls from Moraine Camp.
Welcome down, safe & sound!! Kim, you (and the team) are amazing adventurers! I try to imagine that amount of effort for that many days in that frigid cold and wind, and needless to say, it’s impossible. Great job on all fronts and congratulations on this tough climb!!! XXX Trish
Posted by: Trish on 8/12/2016 at 4:01 pm
Hi Kim , We are very proud of you & the entire team!!! It must have been a very exciting climb! We look forward to hearing all about this expedition & of course seeing the amazing photos!! Travel safe & stay well!! Love, Dad
Posted by: SHEL on 8/10/2016 at 7:47 am
That’s awesome. CONGRATULATIONS
Posted by: Chris on 7/29/2016 at 10:51 pm
Congratulations Team!!!
Posted by: Gabi & Elsy on 7/29/2016 at 9:35 pm
Good afternoon, hope you guys had a scenic and safe ascent. Sending warm wishes to Karol and Alex from sunny California.
-Dan & Alena
Posted by: Daniel Yarm on 11/11/2024 at 9:05 am
Hey Dustin!!!
All the Best!!! Climb Strong!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 11/11/2024 at 4:18 am
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