...Elbrus 2 Team on the Mountain...
Our second Elbrus team are in Terskol having toured St. Petersburg and flown into the Elbrus region. They have been acclimatizing and will be heading up the hill today for the first time to do their snow school and training.
They'll return to the hotel tonight before moving up to the mountain huts tomorrow to continue their acclimatization and preparations for a summit bid.
Yesterday they hiked to Cheget and were very all feeling strong. Here are a few quick snaps - looks like they are being blessed with some stunning weather over there.
Cheers
Caroline
...Kilimanjaro Team Gearing Up for Summit...
The team have had a great weekend of climbing and will be moving up on their summit bid in the early hours from High Camp (Barafu Camp at 4,680m) to the Summit today before dropping back down to Mweka Camp to rest and coming off the mountain tomorrow to celebrate on Safari.
The trek up today is steep and will take about 6-8 hours to reach the top of the crater rim and Stella Point just below the summit where they will rest before pushing up to the true summit (Uhuru Peak) at 5,895m.
Riding on the elation of the summit they still have a pretty long day ahead with an 11km descent back to Mweka Camp (5-8hrs) which is in the upper part of the rainforest zone but down at a comparatively luxurious altitude of 3,100m.
An exciting day for the team - we can't wait to share their news and photos with you.
Cheers
Caroline
...Kili Team Tackling Barranco Wall Today...
Today the team are waking up and will move from Barranco Camp at 3,900m up to Karanga Camp which is 3,960m.
First up the Barranco Wall which is a 257m rock scramble to the top of Karanga Valley. Their day should take them about 6-7 hours.
All well on the mountain.
Cheers
Caroline
...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
