Update from Kilimanjaro and Operation Climb
So if you count a garbled phone call where all I heard was “Hi it’s me.” before it ended, then yes I have heard from Max, Ben, Howard and James this morning. However, since I know Mrs. Stickler’s class is following Ben’s trek and their last day of school is tomorrow, I will use the information from the guide so everyone will know the plan which I can only assume they’re following to stay on track with the pacing.
Day 3 (yesterday): A 3-4 hour trek from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp where they will camp at 3,840 M.
Day 4 (today): Trek from Shira 2 to Moir Camp (about 3 hours) where they will camp at 4,200 M.
Day 5: (Friday): It is a 3 hour trek to Lava Tower Camp. They will camp at 4,600 M.
Day 6: (Saturday): From Lava Tower Camp, trek 2 hours to Arrow Camp for rest and lunch. Then continue on for another 3 hours to the rim of the crater for dinner and overnight at the camp on the crater rim.
Day 7: (Sunday): Rise in to time to begin final ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro. It’s a 1 hour hike to Uhuru Peak, followed by the descent to Mweka Camp (4 hour trek) for overnight.
Day 8: (Monday): Trek 3-4 hours to reach the Mweka Gate to pick up your Summit Certificate before returning to Arusha.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro takes you through 4 separate eco-systems. You start in montane forest, weaves through a rain forest, hits an alpine desert and ends in arctic conditions.
Best,
Anne
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