July 21, 2023
Lava Tower is immediately behind the team on the way to Barranco Camp (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
The team at Barranco Camp (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
The team on the way to Barranco Camp (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
Today was a perfect acclimatization day for the team, as they follow the adage “climb high, sleep lowâ€! They started at Shira Camp (12,500 ft) and then traversed to Lava Tower (14,500 ft) before dropping down to Barranco Camp (12,800 ft). Ang Jangbu reports that the weather stayed nice, though at these altitudes they are starting to feel a chill in the air, especially if there is a breeze. The team did a nice job and are feeling well. Tonight they will be looking up at the Breach Wall rising 6000 ft above them. All’s well on Kilimanjaro!
Eric Simonson