Day 6: 18,000 ft. on the way to Crater camp
Hi Everyone,
I’m about 18,000 ft. and we just stopped for lunch on our day from Barafu camp to Crater camp, which is our big summit push. It is really hard to breathe at this altitude! Erica is doing well, she is stretching right now, and it is a bit cold today. Tara is doing well too!
The trail has been very rocky and steep, and everyone forgot their air shoes. From here we go to Crater camp about 8oo feet away - a couple more hours of climbing. Crater Camp is 18,802 ft. and we will spend the night and wake up early for the final ascent to the summit! So tomorrow morning we are on our way to the top!
OK - I’ve got to go eat …
Thank you! We’ll keep posting - Wish us Luck!
-Derek
Posted on Sunday January 31st
About me
We are headed to Africa to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with two challenged athletes. Our goal is to raise awareness for individuals with physical challenges so they can participate and compete in the sports they love with portions of the proceeds to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation. By providing opportunities and resources needed for active lifestyles, CAF enhances these individuals’ self-esteem, independence and quality of life.In January of 2010, we start our journey from Los Angeles International Airport and head towards Tanzania, and we would like to invite all of you to follow along!
Here we will frequently be keeping you all up to date on our progress before, during, and after the climb.
Keep checking back!
