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Puja day in Basecamp

Hello Everyone, Today we had our Puja ceremony, asking for a safe climb and safe return. It’s a traditional and fun ceremony with our entire team. We had a little bit of rain but for the most part the weather … Continue reading

Team at Karanga camp

Hello everyone team Lakpa’s three amigos checking in from Karanga camp 13,000ft. We start ours hike from barranco camp this morning climbing thru famous barranco wall and than traverse to eastern side of the mountain to Karanga camp. It took … Continue reading

Team at Shira camp

Hello everyone, sorry that some reason the post I made yesterday did not went through. Our team decided team Name as Lakpa’s three Amigos. we left Arusha yesterday morning at 8 am after 2 had half hour of drive we … Continue reading

Team ready for starting our trek

Hello everyone the September 3 Kilimanjaro team arrived Arusha yesterday. We did ours orientation and gears check today and after lunch team did the city tour and finished the day with welcome dinner at local restaurant. We are all still … Continue reading

Samagaun

Hello Everyone, We have made it safely by Helicopter to Samagaun, our first stop to acclimatize before Basecamp. We will be here for two nights, before heading up a little higher. Once we arrived we got right into checking out … Continue reading

inReach message from Eric Murphy

We will have spectacular views of the Trango Tower group. All is well and we are enjoying ourselves immensely. View the location or send a reply to Eric Murphy: https://aus.explore.garmin.com/textmessage/txtmsg?extId=08da8cf2-ba03-82c1-000d-3aa77c520000&adr=hoco504kobe%40post.wordpress.com Do not reply directly to this message. This message was sent to you using the inReach two-way satellite communicator with GPS. To learn more, visit […]

inReach message from Eric Murphy

And reached camp by 1:30pm. We are relaxing reading and enjoying our time with the local Balti and Hunza staff! View the location or send a reply to Eric Murphy: https://aus.explore.garmin.com/textmessage/txtmsg?extId=08da8c1a-e395-be9a-6045-bd2d20380000&adr=hoco504kobe%40post.wordpress.com Do not reply directly to this message. This message was sent to you using the inReach two-way satellite communicator with GPS. To learn more, […]

Down from Rakaposhi

Hi everyone, We are down from a wet but fun adventure up to Rakaposhi base camp. Our 1st day up we got hit with a big rainstorm, enough to get everyone soaked. We were all a bit cold for a while but once shelter was up we’re able to get dry and comfortable. On our […]

Kili summit

  Hello everyone this is lakpa checking in with 9 days lomosho team from Arusha. All of the team members summited Kilimanjaro( Uhuru) peak day before yesterday and we are all safely back to Arush. Sorry that due to … Continue reading

Kili summit

 Hello everyone this is lakpa checking in with 9 days lomosho team from Arusha. All of the team members summited Kilimanjaro( Uhuru) peak day before yesterday and we are all safely back to Arush. Sorry that due to some … Continue reading

Mount Kilimanjaro BLOG

  • 2025 Kilimanjaro Webinar

    Towering over the African plains at 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world—a breathtaking giant rising through five distinct ecosystems. As one of the most iconic of the Seven Summits, it offers a challenging yet nontechnical climb, making it an achievable goal for fit trekkers with the right preparation. In […]

  • When is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?

    Kilimanjaro isn’t just one of the fabulous and challenging Seven Summits. It has a unique beauty and character that you won’t find on the peaks of Everest or Denali. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers people a journey through five diverse ecosystems and unsurpassed mountain views. That, plus the accessibility of the mountain, makes it […]

  • 2022 Kilimanjaro Webinar

    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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