Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Enjoy Views en route to Barranco Camp
It was clear and cool last night with temperatures right around freezing. Our team kept warm with hot water bottles and warm sleeping bags. 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. As we approached camp we were all amazed to see the giant groundsels and famous senecio trees that look like something out of a Dr Suess book. Once again we pulled into camp and our stellar crew had camp all set up and were ready with hot drinks and snacks after a solid six hour day. The team is in good shape and ready for the Barranco wall which sits just above camp and will be our first objective as we continue up hill tomorrow.
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
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Comments (6)
Enjoy this special time together!! Looks so exciting. Be Safe and send pics!! xxoo
Posted by: Aunt ME & Uncle Gene on
Way to go Annie, Philip, and team! It is warm here in Minnesota.
Posted by: Kay Weaver on
The Philly fans are routing for you. Pole pole…and drink your morning tea!
Posted by: Jane O'Mara on
To LA, Cuz and all, wow what a way to spend your birthday! this is awesome. So fun
to track your progress. Wishing you all the best. Hope you’re
taking lots of pics. All your friends and family are behind you-literally down here sweltering
in the states! Trek on!!
Posted by: Barb Karr on
Sending love to the FL - ME contingent. Thursday evening here in steamy Tampa and all is well. We love tracking the trip. Climb on!
Posted by: Suzanne McCormick on
Way to go Billy, Jack, Dennis, Grady and Team!
Posted by: Anna Marie McCormick on