Day 7: Climb to Kosovo

MOUNTAIN ROUTE OVERVIEW

As our climbers near the summit, they have another short day for acclimatization today. After breakfast, climbers leave Karanga Camp and make their way across moraine with a view of Mawenzi and Kibo to Barafu. The alpine desert terrain is full of boulders with lichen and moss. Upon reaching camp, climbers will spend the afternoon resting before packing for the summit and having an early dinner in preparation for their ascent to the summit to start at midnight. Summit begins at 5 PM EST!

MOUNTAIN ROUTE STATS

Starting elevation 13,300 feet

Ending elevation 16,000 feet

Elevation gain 2,700 feet

Distance hiked 3.5 miles

Average hiking time 4 to 5 hours

Taylor and Devin here :)

Today we woke up at Karanga camp ready to begin heading towards Kosovo camp at 16,000 feet. We had pancakes with Nutella before starting our climb up and across the valley where we could see Barafu camp across the way. 

The valley was dry and dusty and we were happy to arrive to a hot lunch where we hid from the wind below the mountain. A short 45 minutes later and we have made it to our final destination of Kosovo camp. We relaxed in our tents and organized our gear before we wake up at 11 pm tonight to start the final climb towards the summit.

We feel prepared and excited to go!