Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Ascend to Shira Plateau Camp
Hello again everyone
The team had a really nice day here on Kili today, waking to clear skies and a beautiful view of Kilimanjaro looming in the distance. We had a light cloudy layer which helped keep us cool while on the trail, which was nice as the sun can be quite intense here near the equator.
We started the day waking at 6:30 to start packing up before moving into our dinning tent for a nice breakfast with porridge, fried eggs, toast, avocado and even some fresh fruit, and most importantly plenty of hot coffee.
We hit the trail shortly after 8am and slowly made our way up the rocky trail with occasional views of Kilimanjaro above. The trail climbed up a blunted ridge and eventually out of the trees and allowed for some truly spectacular views of the valley below. The team hiked for a little more than four hours before reaching out next camp that sits on the Shira plateau, which is the remnant of an ancient lava flow.
Everyone is doing very well and we are currently relaxing in camp.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Comments (6)
Guten tag Herr Stowers-
We’re rooting for you in Clinton.
What an awesome experience!!
Can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.
Eric & Daniela
Posted by: Eric and Daniela on
Bob and John,
That photo is heaven!!! I can’t imagine the beauty of that moment!!! Eat well and wish you both the strength to continue forward!!!!
Sending hugs
Mom Candy
Posted by: Candy Sinner on
Hi Jules and Rebecca,
Wow! The pictures are beautiful, I’m sure they don’t do justice to being there in person! Hope you have an amazing experience! Be safe and have fun!
Love,
Aunt Sheila and Uncle Dennis
Posted by: Sheila Hurtt on
Hi Jules and Rebecca! This is so beautiful. You guys are doing a great job. Enjoy the view! Love, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Jules and Kim Scogna on
Hi Dad! Hope you’re enjoying yourself! Love you!
Posted by: Lauren Sutton-Beattie on
What an awesome picture! Of the tents in the clouds! We love you Daddy and John! Thinking of you!
Posted by: Melissa Liam Henry Lauren Stowers on