Oh boy….Today is an early one.  We will start before sunrise (1-2am)  that’s 4:00pm your time on 7/8.  We do this because the walk today will take 10-14hrs +.  Trying to avoid the mist that sets in later in the day.  Also the scree and snow will still be safely frozen.  Burrrr

The 1,000m (3,600 ft) advent in just over 3km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours.  I will be summiting at around 2:00am your time, hence the timing of this post.  If any of you are up partying on this Wednesday please have a drink for me!

After a brief stay at the summit of the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, at over 5,898 meters (19,304 ft), we defend via the Barafu Route roughly 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) in 12km (7.44 miles) in about 5-7 hours to Mellennium Camp.  The rumor is they have booze waiting for us!!!

UP:

Estimated summit time 7 hrs  Elevation change +1300m (4,265 ft)  Estimated distance 5km (3.1 miles) Final Elevation: 5,895 Meters (19,304 ft)

DOWN:

Descent time 5 hours  Elevation change -2,800m (9,186 ft) Estimated distance 12km (7.4 miles) Camp Elevation 3100m (10,170 ft)