February 22, 2020
Today was one of my personal favorite days of the Kilimanjaro Climb. Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had great weather for their ascent from the Barranco Camp to the top of the Barranco Wall. This is a steep trail, with one very short section where you must use your hands.
The steep spot on the ascent of the Barranco Wall (Eric Simonson)
From the highpoint the team were treated to close-up views of the Breach Wall and Southern Glaciers.
Great view from the top of the Barranco Wall (Phunuru Sherpa)
Continuing their eastward traverse around the south side of the mountain, they eventually reached the Karanga Camp which (like Barranco) is also at about 13,000 ft.
Karanga Camp (Eric Simonson)
This is a perfect acclimatization profile for the team, before their climb tomorrow up to the Barafu Camp (15,000 ft). It’s a short day up to Barafu Camp tomorrow, so the climbers will arrive before lunch with all afternoon to rest and prepare for climbing to the summit the next day. So far, so good!
Eric Simonson