Tag: Dispatches

Jumbo friends family and loved ones, We got one last glimpse of her majesty Kilimanjaro before the clouds rolled in. Then we beat feet down to Mweka Camp We could all feel the energy of extra oxygen A party ensued … Continue reading →

Jumbo friends family and loved ones, We departed camp at midnight and arrived on top of Africa at 7 AM. Big party on top! We descended 6,000 feet to Millennium camp, our home for the night. We’ve been moving for … Continue reading →

Jambo friends, family and loved ones, We said goodbye to beautiful Karanga camp and hello to good weather. The time passed quickly as we climbed this huge volcano and before we knew it we’d arrived at Barafu Camp which is … Continue reading →

Jumbo friends, family and love ones! We got to jump on the day with an early start climbing the Barronca wall. Our guides kept us safe all the way to the top. We had some good views once we got … Continue reading →

Jumbo friends family and loved ones, Our whole African crew saying to us this morning as we left Shira camp. We took an obligatory sign posts picture as we headed up the hill towards the Kibo crater. Four hours climbing … Continue reading →

Jambo friends, family and loved ones, Our climb began this morning at the Machame entrance gate. We climbed 4000 feet in about five hours. In the process will you send it through three distinct bio zones. Initially we we’re surrounded … Continue reading →

Jambo friends, family and loved ones, Orientation, introductions and gear check filled our day. Everyone is geared up and ready to go. By night we got to know each other over our scrumptious welcome dinner and drinks We toasted our … Continue reading →

We awoke at 4 am this morning to assure that all made our flights. Stomping through the jungle we saw the unusual Colobus monkey. When we arrived at the Mweka gate we celebrated with our whole crew. Everyone was successful … Continue reading →

Jambo, friends, family, and loved ones, We are arose at 11 PM , threw on our clothes on grabbed a bite to eat and headed up in the dark at midnight.the stars were amazing with the Milky Way high overhead. … Continue reading →

Jambo friends, family and loved ones! We had a delightful sunset last night. We said goodbye to Katanga camp as we moved out this morning. We really gained elevation today as we floated up a long ridge on our way … Continue reading →