Day 10: Ascend to Kosovo Camp

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.

MOUNTAIN ROUTE STATS

Starting elevation 13,300 feet

Ending elevation 15,400 feet

Elevation gain 2,100 feet

Distance hiked 3 miles

Average hiking time 4 to 5 hours

JOURNAL ENTRY BY KASEY BOST

Hello everyone,

Today we got a hot breakfast and went on our way to the end goal of 16,000ft. The hike began with endless straight up feet as we eventually got to Barafu camp at 15,000ft. At this camp we were encouraged by other hikers who had just completed the summit. The anticipation to go to the summit was at an all time high today!! We slowly got to Kosovo camp at 16,000ft after multiple headaches and were welcomed by all of our guides and porters singing and celebrating us reaching the days goal.