...Kili team heading up to Barranco Camp...
The Kili team will be rising early today and preparing their gear for a 5-7hr (11km) trek up to Barranco Camp.
A nice, challenging day today that will take them up to the Lava Tower and the Shark's Tooth rock formation at 4,600m and then dropping back down to sleep at Barranco Camp (3,900m) aiding in their acclimatization by reaching a new high point and then retreating to a lower altitude to rest.
Yesterday they came up from Machame Camp at (2,835m) to Shira Camp (3,850m)t through the low alpine grasslands. Shira Camp has some pretty spectacular views of Mount Meru in the East and Kibo in the North West so we'll be looking forward to seeing their photos.
All well from Kili,
Cheers
Caroline
...Kili Trip Arrives in Arusha...
The African Adventure begins!
The team have arrived safely into Tanzania with all their bags and are ready to climb.
Today they'll head off to the mountain to start their climb which is approximately 62kms gate to gate.
First stop is Machame Camp which is approximately 5-7hours from the start gate, climbing up through the rainforest that covers the South West of the mountain and arriving at Camp which sits near the border of the rainforest and the low alpine zone. Today their start altitude is approximately 1,640m with Camp up at 2,835m so plenty of vertical to get them started.
I've put a little route map below so you will be able to visualise where they are as they move along.
...Kilimanjaro Summits for Team Pomeroy...
Congratulations to the entire team - Fred, Pam, Polly & Sherry along with Guide Tomi for making the summit of Kilimanjaro today in good time. They've already come safely down to High Camp and will drop even further down today!
Soon it'll be time to celebrate on safari! Well done all.
...High Camp on Kilimanjaro...
Team Pomeroy are doing fantastically well - they made great time to High Camp and will be on their summit bid early this morning/today.
Wishing them luck and we'll keep you updated!
...Tiger of the Snows Rainier Fundraising Climb Underway...
Our biggest fundraiser of the year for our not for profit - Tiger of the Snows Fund is underway on Mt. Rainier in Washington.
A phenomenal team of donors and guides are currently making their way to Camp Muir where they will post up for the night and do a snow school before heading to Ingraham Flats tomorrow. Reports are that the route is in great condition.
The money raised on this climb will help us continue educational projects started in 2018 in both Nepal and Tanzania and expand new programs in 2019.
Thank you to all our generous donors, wishing you a wonderful climb!
Best CTSS team & TOTS team.
...Team Pomeroy at Karanga Camp...
Our private Kilimanjaro team are doing great - yesterday they tackled the Barranco Wall early in the day, which leads up precipitously up to the day's high point (where they are rewarded with some more amazing Kilimanjaro views) before dropping down once again into Karanga Camp which is beneficial for their acclimatization. About a 5hour day experiencing the unique alpine desert environment.
From here they are in striking distance of the summit, today they'll move up to High Camp before tackling the summit the following day.
Lead Guide Tomi reports the team are moving really well and having a great time.
...Team Pomeroy Safe at Shira...
The team are up at Shira Camp readying for another great day of trekking and enjoying the great food and hospitality and porters. From this camp, they have stunning views of not only the mountain but the African Savannah below.
Relatively straight forward day today, with approximately 4miles to the Lava Tower - a 300ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then it's a 2mile descent down to Barranco Camp which is a nice, protected large camp through the Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000ft at the base Barranco Wall.
With the up and down of the day, the team will begin and end at the same elevation which is ideal for acclimatization. Everyone moving really well.
Cheers
Caroline
...Kilimanjaro Up & Away...
Private Team Pomeroy with Guide Tomi are well on their way on Kilimanjaro.
Yesterday they came up to Machame Camp making really good time in 5 hours and moving well. They have now left Machame heading up to Shira plateau above the tree line and coming out of the moist lush forest and into the shrubland where they get their first views of Kilimanjaro.
Tomorrow they will head up past the lava tower and down to Barranco Camp at the base of the Barranco Wall.
Here's some pics of their adventure so far...
...Moscow Wrap...
And that's a wrap for this seasons' first Elbrus trip with the team celebrating in Moscow by doing a walking tour, checking out Red Square and St. Basils and topping it off with a celebratory dinner.
Everyone is now safely on their respective flights home with a successful summit under their belts. Well done team, what a great trip!
Cheers
Caroline
...100% on Top of Elbrus...
Great news fresh from Russia - everyone stood on top today in perfect weather! Congratulations to them all! 4 of them even skied off the summit!
They are all back down safely to the huts and having a hearty lunch as I type. They'll rest up there tonight and drop back down to the valley in the morning to enjoy a traditional Russian Banya spa and a well deserved day off before heading to Moscow to end the adventure on a cultural note.
A little honourable mention goes out to Mike's on his 21st expedition to Elbrus, with 21x summits so a pretty smooth success rate going on there!
Cheers Caroline
