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The Team Reaches Shira Camp

The February 9th Machame Expedition Begins!

 

Hello Everyone,

Our last Machame route group of the season is beginning!  Yesterday we did a gear check and orientation followed by a city walking tour and dinner out on the town.  It’s looking like a strong group and we are excited to head to the mountain to begin our climb this morning.  Last night we celebrated one of the climbers birthdays and we have one more to celebrate in a few days on the mountain.  I’ll be posting here with our progress up the mountain.

Thanks for following along,

Ben Jones

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Lemosho Team on to the Safari

 

Hello Everyone,

We had a beautiful last hike through the forest enjoying a quiet trail in the early morning for our final hike.  The team stayed strong and healthy throughout this climb and was yet another 100% success to the summit and down.  Thank to our crew and this team of climbers for another fun journey!  I’ll be back in a couple weeks for our last climb of the season!
Thanks for following along,

Ben

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Team Summits Kilimanjaro!

 

We had 100% success on the summit of Kilimanjaro this morning.  We are now safely down to our final camp on the mountain at Mweka camp which is at 10,000ft.  We have just finished up dinner and heading to bed for a well deserved rest!  We will wake up early tomorrow morning for our final hike down through the forest to the park gate.  The team is happy, healthy and tired.  I’ll send some photos tomorrow once we get connected again. 

Thanks for following along. 

Ben

 

The Team calls in from Kosovo Camp

Great trip, Went just as noted on the website, Eric was in touch with us ahead of time, and kept us well prepped from start to finish. He catered very well to the needs of each individual. Guided and educated us daily as to expectations and how to handle the challenges. Was a great teacher.

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Kilimanjaro from the plains.
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Climb Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Taking a pause in the Senecio Cactus on the way to our first camp.
Taking a pause in the Senecio Cactus on the way to our first camp.
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Climb Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
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Sunrise view from the crater.
Sunrise view from the crater while climbing Kilimanjaro.
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Another successful summit!
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Kilimanjaro. Heading to the summit.
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Porters make their way up to high camp.
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Kilimanjaro from the plains.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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On the way to the summit.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Heading up to the summit.
Heading up to the summit.
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Porters make their way up to high camp.
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Kilimanjaro from the plains.
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Another successful summit!
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Porter make their way up to high camp.
Porter on the way to high camp.
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Kilimanjao. Our dining tent on Day 1. Photo: Eric Murphy
Our Dining Tent on Day 1.
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Climbing across the crater on the way to the summit.
Climbing across the crater on the way to the summit.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Kilimanjaro. Photo: Ben Jones.
Photo: Ben Jones.
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Enjoying a typical sunset from Machame Camp.
Enjoying a typical sunset from Machame Camp.

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