Kili climbers reach Barafu Camp

September 29, 2019

Harry Hamlin reports that the team is ready to go for their summit bid!  They had a nice hike up to Barafu Camp today, at about 15,000 feet.  As planned, they got there in time for lunch and then had all afternoon to get packed and then get horizontal (lie down for rest!).  After an early dinner they were heading to bed, in preparation for starting the climb at midnight.  With a little luck, they should reach the summit right after sunrise and then have the remainder of the day to descend to the thick air down at Mweka Camp (about 11,000 feet)!  Harry says everyone is doing well and the weather looks to be cooperating.  Best wishes for the team on their big day tomorrow!

Eric Simonson