Rob called from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro around 1:30am est and said that everyone made it! Junellimanjaro! He said they hiked for eight hours starting at midnight saturday night and arrived at the peak around 8am. After a round of celebratory photography, they will head back down to Barafu Camp and spend the night and exit the park monday morning. That descent will burnnnnn and its rapid… like 10k feet in just a few hours. Pole Pole, Team Junell!
from the RMI expedition itinerary:
Day 9: Summit Day on Kilimanjaro! Today we ascend to the Roof of Africa at 19,340′! We will get an early alpine start, planning to arrive at the crater rim by sunrise. We continue hiking along the crater rim, and in one more hour find ourselves standing on the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak. After celebrating on the summit, we start the descent back to high camp. We will pack our camp and continue descending to Mweka Camp, which is located down in the lush forests at 10,000′. Hiking time is approximately 12 – 14 hours.
WooHoo!!! Way to go everyone!! So proud and happy for you all. Lots of Love Beverly
Congratulations to the Meffe’s from the Holland Family in Florida ! Way to go ! So very proud ! Everest next ???? Awesome !
Congrats! I’m missing our Sunday morning throw down on words with friends. Come down safely.
Pam
Glad you all made it. Can’t wait to hear all about you trip. Every thing is great here. Just meet up with Bev Rowan is with her going to miss that little girl:(. See ya’ll soon.