Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Traverse to Barranco Valley
Hello again
We had another nice day here in Africa with a few views of Kilimanjaro this morning, before the clouds closed in and thankfully protected us from the intense sun. We left Shira camp and slowly climbed uphill before we started our traverse over to Barranco Valley across the volcanic plateau and just below the remaining glaciers that cling to Kilimanjaro's slopes, which sadly we didn't get to see up close, but there's always tomorrow!
As we approached camp we were all amazed to the giant Groundsels and famous Senecio trees that look like something out of a Dr. Suess book and were relieved to be at camp after about 5hrs of hiking.
Everyone is doing very well and are looking forward to tomorrow's climb up the Barranco wall which sits just above camp.
RMI Guide Casey Grom
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Comments (6)
What a way to spend your 70th! Happy birthday rocket! Looks amazing over there, wishing you and your team the best on your way to the top!
Posted by: Aaron on
Sounds like all is well for team and climb. Pay close attention to the Judge today… he’s 70 !!!!! Happy Birthday ! Jayne, you look great and really add to the ‘team’ pictures !!! Way to go !
Posted by: Ernie & Victoria on
Happy 70th Birthday, Judge! It’s so appropriate that you’re climbing and doing what you love today! No worries about the office, it’s been SOLID LABOR, since you left! : ) Jayne, the pics look like you’re having fun, too! Prayers for y’all and the entire crew for a safe summit and return.
Debbie Baxter
Posted by: Debbie Baxter on
happy birthday, grammpa rocket!!! we’re praying for a successful summit and a glorious safe descent! love love love to you, gramma jayne, the hard-working porters, y’alls skilled guide/s, and capable climbing partners!
x’s and o’s from the scorched earth formerly known as the united states!
Posted by: ryan j on
Go DAD!!!! Happy 70th on the mountain! Sending love from Texas!
Posted by: Keith on
Gibson family looking like they are having a great time. Weather looks great in the pictures. Hope everyone is doing good with the altitude keep taking pictures they are fabulous!!!! GodSpeed
Wade
Posted by: Wade Jensik on