Destiny of a Child Kilimanjaro 2011 Climb Short Film
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Day 6 Feb 2012 Kilimanjaro climb by the Mechame route Barafu to Summit Feb 14 2012.AVI
Day 6 of the groups climb of Kilimanjaro by the Mechame route - this is it, having reached Barafu camp 4550m asl earlier in the day, the group rest up and wait to start the bid for the summit at 11pm. Worryingly, at nightfall, high winds and wet snow sets in - a blizzard threatens the attempt. By 11pm however the snow has cleared, giving great views of the huge stars and the lights of Moshi below, but the winds are still strong so the final climb is made with fresh snow underfoot and in the bitter cold, the wind adding to the chill factor. A tough climb with an seemingly never ending final push to the Stella point at 5756m asl at dawn and then another trek in extreme cold to reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m around 7.30am. The best bit was the guides, singing and chanting and urging us all on to keep going and reach the summit.
Kilimanjaro Climb 2011 – What goes on tour, gets put on youtube!
No Copyright intended, rigorous training, 7 days and 5895 meters later, and here's the proof!