Archive for January 8th, 2012

Chief Guide: Joshua Rhuhimbi
Route: 7 Day Machame

Latest guide report received at 1440 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

It took us 5 hours to reach Barranco Camp via the Lava Tower for lunch and acclimatisation. 2 climbers have mild headaches but are doing fine now. We have great weather this morning then cloud, but it is clear again now.

Chief Guide: John Naiman
Route: 7 Day Machame

Latest guide report received at 1506 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

All 3 climbers are feeling strong and we reached Barafu by 1650. It is misty here now.

Chief Guide: Raymond Sirikwa
Route: 7 Day Machame

Latest guide report received at 1355 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

We are about to start our descent after both climbers successfully reached Uhuru peak.

Chief Guide: Simon Kaaya
Route: 7 Day TK Lemosho

Latest guide report received at 0944 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

We are at School Hut and all the climbers are feeling strong and ready for the push to the summit later tonight. “We are having a wonderful time on the mountain. We enjoyed the route and are prepared and ready for the summit tonight. Love to all Kelvin & Chtristine”

Chief Guide: Harold Lazaro
Route: 7 Day TK Rongai

Latest guide report received at 0410 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

We are on the way to Mawenzi Tarn and both climbers are doing fine.

Chief Guide: Fred Achedo
Route: 7 Day TK Rongai

Latest guide report received at 0611 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

We are on the way to 3rd Cave camp and the climbers are doing well.

Chief Guide: John Naiman
Route: 7 Day Machame

Latest guide report received at 0634 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

The climbers are all doing well and we have a sunny day today. We left Barranco Camp @ 0745 en route for Barafu.

Chief Guide: Tumaini Sandi
Route: 8 Day TK Lemosho

Latest guide report received at 0613 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

It is a beautiful Sunday morning and the sun is out. The climbers feel great. We are on the way to 3rd Cave Camp.

Chief Guide: Deo Shayo
Route: 7 Day Old Lemosho

Latest guide report received at 0540 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

1 climber (KAR) woke up with a painful neck, but is feeling OK. We are all on the way to Barafu. The weather is good today.

Chief Guide: James Mattu
Route: 7 Day TK Rongai

Latest guide report received at 0356 GMT on Sunday 8th January 2012:

All 3 climbers were successful in reaching Uhuru Peak this morning @ 0606. We had a glorious sunrise and took some fantastic photos.