Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Head for the Mountain
Hello everyone,
Today the we had an early start and left behind our beautiful lodge as we have headed to the mountain towards the start of the climb. We left around 8am and drove along the rural country side and small villages for 2 hours before reaching the Kilimanjaro National Park entrance.
Most of the area surrounding Kilimanjaro has been cultivated and primarily used for coffee and banana production, plus a variety of other agriculture needs. There are still a few areas that have been untouched and resemble more of a savannah that Tanzania is known for. Kilimanjaro’s base is mostly forested and resembles more of a jungle, this area is called the cloud forest.
Once we arrived at the park gate we had all of our gear weighed and divided into loads for our porters and other staff to carry before hitting the trail. Once everything was in order we started our climb slowly making our way up the winding trail that ascends continuously through the thick forest. Thankfully the overhead canopy provided a bit of relief from the hot sun overhead.
The team hiked for about five hours, reaching 10,000' and arriving at our first camp. After settling into camp and get situated the team was served a nice warm meal for dinner.
Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a good nights rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Comments (5)
Wow, looks like a lot of fun! I hope you are having a great time Katy!
Posted by: April M on
Go Sultan - You got this!
Posted by: Jimmy on
Bob and John,
Wishing you both an awesome climb and can’t wait to see pics and hear stories!!! Be safe and have FUN!!!!
Candy and Bill
Posted by: Candy Sinner on
Hi Katy! Wishing you a wonderful climb- we are all looking forward to hearing how it went upon your arrival back to Olympia!
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Posted by: Madison Johnson on
Happy climbing Daddy and John! We love you!
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