Update: December 28, 2017 – DAY 6
Day 6 – Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut) Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours... Read More
December 27, 2017 – DAY 5
Day 5 – Barranco Huts – Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft) Walking distance: 9 km/5.7 miles Walking time: 9-10 hours Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft I just spoke to them and they have now reached the Barafu camp. The word “barafu” is the Swahili word for “ice”,... Read More
Update: December 26, 2017 – DAY 4
Day 4 – Shira Huts – via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) – Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft) Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles Walking time: 6-8 hours Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower) Since they camped at Shira Huts, the fourth day started... Read More