Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Ascend the Barranco Wall
This was a short, but significant day for the Kilimanjaro team. We climbed the great Barranco Wall. Things started out pretty clear and sunny down at camp, and we got great views of the massive and steep walls of Kibo above. The glaciers and frozen waterfalls all looked tenuously attached to the mountain and stuck out in stark contrast to our desert-like surroundings a mile below. We waited until 9:45 AM to give the army of hard-working porters first shot at the narrow ledges of Barranco and then we began working our own way up. Our local guide team, led by capable and calm Freddy, shepherded us from ledge to ledge, making sure we always knew where the next good solid handhold was. We made steady progress and soon topped out on the wall, 750 steep vertical feet above our starting point. It only took a couple more hours then of traversing several valleys to reach Karanga Camp at 13,160 ft. We got in just in time as it began to rain and even snow a bit shortly after our arrival. We'll see if it is just the normal afternoon buildup of moisture, or some more significant shift in the weather.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (5)
Congratulations Dori & team!! What a wonderful accomplishment!
Posted by: Robin Knudson on
Sending lots of love to all! So proud of Jenell and everyone!!
Posted by: Katrina on
Keep up the good climb Jenell and team. God be with you.
Posted by: Gina wagner on
Go Jenell GO!!!!
Posted by: Adam on
You guys are amazing! Nell: I am in awe of your bravery and determination…and so very very proud of you! Great job and keep it up!
Posted by: Lolly on