Kilimanjaro: Okita & Team at High Camp
Greetings from 15,200'. We were rewarded today with a short three hour hike to Barafu Camp, last stop before the summit. This is it! Tonight we go for the top.
Everyone is excited, and perhaps a wee bit nervous. Climbing to 19,340' is no small feat. But with all the preparation and great acclimatization we've taken advantage of we're more than ready.
Our wonderful camp staff has been spoiling us rotten, greeting us with bowls of hot water once we got settled in camp and a lunch that couldn't be better. It's amazing what they do here, considering that it takes over two hours for a porter to get a five-gallon bucket of water from the nearest stream.
We've discussed the details of the climb tonight and have been preparing our gear so we're all ready for tonight's departure. We'll try to get to bed around 6:00pm and awaken at 11:30pm. Breakfast at midnight and walking shortly thereafter.
Wish us luck!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Comments (4)
Mary,
Sending you all my love and positive vibes! You are a true inspiration! Iava, iava, iava! The all is in one and the one is in all! Way to go for it! Xoxo
Posted by: Chantel Nielsen on
Mary, Poli Poli all the way to the summit tonight!!! It will be a beautiful sunrise for you. Martin
Posted by: Martin on
Jordan, Mitchell, Connor and Skyler, They all say they’re so happy for you They’ve been your Cheer leaders along with me the whole way through Watching your progress on the blog. See you soon my love.
Posted by: David Workman on
Mary almost there, I know your determination and your great would take you to the top. Plus your training you had with me lol love you
Posted by: David Workman on