Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Summit and Descend to Mweka Camp
September 11, 2016 - 11:06 am PT
Summit day or I should say night was greeted with clear and breezy weather. It all begins around midnight and as we climbed for a few hours the cold had set in and we were layered in most the clothing we'd brought. When the sun rose, we were at the crater rim looking up to see the high point, Uhuru Peak, across from us and part way around the rim. Down behind us we could see the monster of a mountain we had just climbed. We made it to the summit and hung out there taking pics and enjoying the scenery. I tell all my climbers, it's not the summit, but the journey that is the reward. And I believe that to be true. But the feeling of reaching the summit is sure the cherry on top and this one was no exception. It's a gift and we were all thrilled to have the time to take in the view and our own accomplishments. It was a great effort by all, as we left the crater rim and made the descent to our last mountain camp, Mweka at 10,000'. Sleep tonight was earned. It's now 24 hours since I last closed my eyes. All is well. Good night.
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
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Comments (5)
Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment Brooke, TRob and everyone on the team! We are very proud of you both!
Posted by: Margaret on
Brooke and TRob: Congratulations!! We are all so excited for your ascent and summit!!
Posted by: Marilyn on
Congratulations Brooke and TRob and the whole Mark kilamanjaro team. Well done everyone
Yayayay
Can’t wait to hear the stories
Best
Posted by: Joan Mike Megan John on
Go team! Thinking of you, Brooke (and you too TRob)!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kokoro on
Well done team!!!! Brooke and TRob and all the team so proud of you all! Can’t wait to see and meet everyone tomorrow!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Bento on