Embark Takes Cancer Group to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
02.11.2017
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Embark is always thrilled to work with philanthropies to combine the adventure of climbing and trekking with the cause of healing and support.
One such trip was in January 2017, when Embark’s Jim Ronning took a group from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to Mount Kilimanjaro. Jim shared some photos from the journey, to give you a better idea of what it’s like to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Shira I Camp, on the vast Shira Plateau around 11,000′ elevation.Each morning the porters tear down camp (here Shira I) while climbers start their day on the trail.Walking across the Shira Plateau, nearing 12,000′One of several creek crossings — in this case at a low water time.Welcoming a fellow climber to Shira II Camp at the end of the day.Afternoon snack time in the mess tent: hot drinks with popcorn, peanuts, bread, etc.Dinner table all set in the mess tent. We eat hot, filling meals as a group each evening.This “loo with a view” includes a flush toilet!Breakfast is typically granola, toast, eggs, meat, and coffee.Fresh, treated water is always available.Our amazing porters carry up to 33 pounds each — and set up tent, feed us, etc.This porter is carrying water into Baranco Camp, elevation approximately 12,000′A typical lunch, either on trail or in camp, might be beef stew, fries and a salad.A trail junction. There are several routes up Africa’s highest mountain.A break at the base of Lava TowerCamp at Karanga, just over 13,000 feet. Our tents are made for three, but usually host two at the most.Camp at Baranco, with the famous wall beyond. The next day’s trail ascends the wall, lower left to upper right.View of Kilimanjaro’s summit from Baranco Camp.Rest break at the top of Baranco WallCamp Barafu, the last camp before summit day!
