Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Start Climb of Kilimanjaro
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 8 am and drove along the rural country side and small villages for two hours before reaching the 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 and reached our camp for the night that sits around 10,000'. After settling into camp and getting situated the team was served a nice warm meal for dinner.
Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a good night's rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Comments (5)
Thank you for the updates! Sending love and positivity to Rebecca, Chad, and Jodi!
Posted by: Sarah Torzone on
Thank you Casey for keeping us informed of the daily progress. We look forward to your updates! Good luck to everyone, enjoy the journey and stay safe!
Posted by: Tania Walls on
Congrats to everybody on the first day! Sending so much love to the Schulers, I am so excited for you both! Can’t wait to keep following along on the journey! :)
Posted by: Maddie Richey on
Congrats to everyone for finishing your first day!! Dad and kirsten good luck love you both. I thinks it’s so cool you’re doing this!
Posted by: Kendall Schuler on
Congratulations to the team on the 1st day of your journey.
10,000 feet, impressive.
Thanks Casey for blogging and making pictures available for us living vicariously through your trip
Posted by: Kristina Miano on