Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Ascend the Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hello everyone
Right out of camp we were faced with the only significant technical obstacle for this climb. This hurdle is the great Barranco Wall, which rises about 1,000ft and looks as intimidating as it sounds. Thankfully there is a nice narrow trail that weaves its way up and through the wall and all the way to the top. Most of it feels more like steep hiking, but there are a few places that require the use of our hands to help us climb up.
The team did a good job of moving steady and allowing a few porters through with their loads precariously balanced on their heads. Which was astonishing to see!
After reaching the top we took a nice break and enjoyed the amazing views of the ice ladened south face and valleys below. The team continued our hike for a few more hours up and down through a few valleys before reaching today's endpoint.
All in all, it took only about 4 hours for us to reach our next camp called Karanga, named for the big and beautiful valley which it overlooks.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Comments (3)
Looks like you are making great progress. Great job! Enjoy the journey. I will echo what Chad said, do what Casey tells you to do.
Posted by: Dylan Reingold on
Great to see the progress! Love the pictures of the team! To the RKN girls proud of you, such an accomplishment and lifetime adventure! Keep safe everyone.
Posted by: Bevan on
Thank you for allowing me to follow your adventure! Make sure you listen to your guide, Casey is awesome. Good luck and happy hiking.
Posted by: Chad Hare on