December 27, 2023
Phunuru reports the Kilimanjaro team had a gorgeous summit climb with nice weather and a spectacular sunrise from the Crater Rim on the way to Uhuru Peak (the true summit).
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- On the crater rim between Stella Point and Uhuru Peak (Phunuru)
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- Looking out over the summit of Mawenzi Peak at dawn (Phunuru)
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- Ice cap on the summit of Kilimanjaro with Mt Meru behind (Phunuru)
Now the team has completed their descent back to Barafu Camp. After some lunch and a rest break, they will continue their descent to the thick air down at Mweka Camp (about 10,000 ft). Well done team!
Eric Simonson