Hello Everyone,
My next group has arrived to Arusha and we have completed the Orientation and gear check followed by a Welcome dinner. We are all looking forward to heading out this morning and driving to the Machame gate where we will get our permit, meet the crew and start hiking. I think this is going to be another fun and strong group! I’ll keep you updated here and we’ll start thinking of a team name.
Thanks for following along,
Ben Jones
Are you planning on climbing to the roof of Africa this summer? If so, check out the 2022 Kilimanjaro webinar that we hosted on May 25th. Our Kilimanjaro Program Director, Eric Murphy, outlined our COVID-19 protocols, the Tanzanian VISA process, and gave a detailed overview of the trip and what to expect. We wrapped up […]
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