Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team at First Camp
The Taos Team crushed it today, hitting all the targeted times for being up and packed and ready to roll out of the comfy Arumeru River Lodge. We hit the road at 8:15 and rolled along in our bus under cloudy skies. We never did catch a glimpse of the well-camouflaged Kilimanjaro, but the cruise through corn fields and villages was interesting none-the-less. As the road climbed higher we seemed to be passing thousands of banana trees mixed with coffee shrubs. Finally, at the 5,900 ft park entrance -the end of the road- we were simply in a thick and foggy rain forest. After a bunch of paperwork, at long last we were properly permitted, in place and ready for walking. We began shortly after 11 AM. The gang, accompanied and coached by an all star cast of local guides, gained altitude steadily. In fact, we came up 4000 feet in six miles, taking just five hours. The clouds were with us all day but that seemed to keep things comfortably cool. The trail was a little greasy and muddy from recent rains, but we got through without a slip.
We arrived to find our camp already built by our capable staff. After moving in, we got together in the dining dome tent and had an afternoon tea and then a sumptuous dinner while we chatted and laughed.
Philip, our lead guide, gave a thoughtful talk and laid out plans for tomorrow's journey.
All agreed that day one was a great success. Tyrone, in particular, wanted his pal, Makaela to know he was thinking of her and that the climb was going forward as planned.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
On The Map
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Comments (7)
There’s Sara always with the best and brightest smile! Best of all to the whole team❤️!
Posted by: Andrea and Scott on
Good luck everyone, it’s really amazing!
Sarah, I enjoy reading about your climb from my couch with my glass of wine. Miss you :)
Posted by: Fiona on
Yea! Taos Team, Enjoying getting the updates and the photos. Have a great day climbing the great Mt. all!!
Posted by: Vickie & Jim (Sarah's MOM * DAD) on
Way to go Sarah and Taos peeps hope you guys are having a ball!
Posted by: Amy on
Just love fallowing along with Taos SUPER TEAM !!
Posted by: Yolanda on
Good luck Sarah Sauce and Lexi Poo, will be checking in here everyday to follow your progress. Did you take any wine with you??
Posted by: Deon on
Dave,
Thanks for this blog. It is delightful to read your comments and to see all the climbers with smiley faces! I am sure you are all asleep my now. Have a great day tomorrow! On-ward and Up-ward!!
Rich for Nana and Grandpops
Posted by: Rich Green on