July 24th, 2023–
On the summit of Uhuru Peak (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
Ang Jangbu reports that the team had a very nice climb to the Top of Africa today, with 100% of the team reaching the true summit in perfect weather. The team climbed the Barafu Route to Stella Point (where they hit the Crater rim), then traversed left around to the highest point at Uhuru Peak. After reaching the summit, they descended back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and to get packed up, before continuing their descent to Mweka Camp down at treeline. After a good night sleep they will finish the descent tomorrow morning back down to the Mweka Gate, where they will get picked up for the drive to Moshi at the foot of the mountain. Well done team!!
Departing Barafu Camp at midnight (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
Last steps to Stella Point with Mawenzi in the background (Eric Simonson)
Sunrise over the summit of Mawenzi (Eric Simonson)
Back to Mweka Camp tired and happy (Ang Jangbu)