Alright!  So we’re finally back!  Well, the night before we got back!  But we woke up in a nice hotel, and I woke up extra early so I could have my own personal SURF-ARI, aka check my email.  Then I went downstairs, where they served a nice breakfast, which we were really excited about, until […]

From the itinerary: A morning walking to Mweka gate reflecting of the past weeks experience with our Climb Kili vehicle waiting to transfer you to your hotel for a very welcomed shower at the hotel.  Overnight at SG Resort. Last day! So I don’t know if I mentioned this, but the night before we were supposed to have walked to some camp, but instead we […]

(Since I first began publishing these, Google has disabled embedding photospheres, because no good reason. So this will probably look dumb. sorry. You can also click here.) From the itinerary Day 6: BARAFU to SUMMIT to MWEKA CAMP 19,340’~5,895m ? 13 mi~21 km (5 km ascent/ 12 km descent) ? 7-8 hrs ascent~4-6 hrs descent Tonight is the night!  A midnight start to conquer the highest point […]

Views: Rombo, Tanzania by Brett Sutton From the itinerary: Day 5:  KARANGA CAMP to BARAFU CAMP 15,300’ ~ 4663m ? 2.2 mi~3.5 km ? 4-5 hrs Today we take a slow pace to Barafu Camp from Barafu you will have excellent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Barufu Camp is situated on an exposed ridge, so it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark. We continue to acclimatize, rest, relax and make necessary preparation for […]

Views: Rombo, Tanzania by Brett Sutton From the itinerary: Day 4:  BARRANCO to KARANGA CAMP 13100’ ~ 3992m ? 2.2 mi~3.2 km ? 4-5 hrs Today the group conquers the great Barranco Valley and up the Barranco wall, and adventuourse [sick!!!] stretch that ushers us into the arctic zone of Kili.  We continue the trek on the South Circuit path through the Karanga Valley. We camp tonight at Karanga Camp. You guys, I […]

From the itinerary: Day 3:  SHIRA CAMP to BARRANCO CAMP 13,000’ ~ 3962m ? 5.6 mi~10 km? 6-8 hrs Today you depart Shira Camp in the morning taking the path which rises up gradually towards the Kibo peak, as we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, also known as the “Shark’s Tooth.”  Shortly after the tower we continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft~ 3962m.  Dinner and overnight stay at Barranco Camp. […]

From the tour itinerary: Day 2: MACHAME CAMP to SHIRA CAMP 12500’ ~3810m ? 2.8 mi~5 km ? 4-6 hours After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, entering in the moorland zone covered with heather, until […]

From the tour itinerary: Day 1: MACHAME GATE to MACHAME CAMP 9,400’ ~2865m ? 6.8 mi ? 5-7 hrs After a restful night and an enjoyable breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by your Climb Kili guide and other mountain crew where we will transfer you from the hotel to the Machame Gate. […]

OKAY! So first thing we wake up and have another great breakfast. Cool. Then the first dude in our party is there! He apparently showed up the night before with his son! Alas, not with his son’s baggage, but you take what you can get. So: hooray! We aren’t alone anymore. Still no word on […]

  First time waking up in Africa proved to be uneventful, just like we like it. Breakfast at the hotel was delicious. The staff said “You’re welcome” frequently- the way we might say “Bon Apetit” or “here you go” or whatever- not just as a response to “Thank You.” Which was honestly kinda jarring at […]