Trip Blogs: 2011 Kilimanjaro Climb for Cancer

Date: March 3, 2011
Location: Karatu, Highview Hotel

We forgot to tell you, Valerie's cow made it to the top of Kilimanjaro.

Well, this will be the last post. Some people are continuing 2 more d
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Date: March 2, 2011
Location: Lake Manyara National Park

STOP! The cry went out to those in the safari jeep. Angela won immunity as she was the first to spot an animal. Giraffes, zebra and ostriches were in
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Date: March 1, 2011
Location: Springlands hotel, Moshi Tz

We are Back to town! Long 8 hour hike out with 6,000 feet downhill. Kon, Sam, Lourdes and a few others ran the last mike. We are intent on our shower
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Date: February 28, 2011 - Audio Post
Location: After Summit Audio

Here is an audio post from the gang. Download or listen
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Date: February 28, 7pm
Location: After Summit Update

February 28, 7 pm, Noel gave his flashlight to his brother so Ernani could go to the bathroom and then fell in the dark. He dislocated his little fin
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Date: February 28, Summit Day!
Location: Uhuru Peak,Kilimanjaro, the top of Africa, 19340 ft.

Here is the summit report person by person.

Jane: Very tough push, made it to 16,000 feet. Her breathin
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Date: February 27, 2011
Location: High Barafu Camp, 15,650

Real deal today. This is no walk in the park. On the upset stomach list are Sam, Myra, Angela. That is not unusual at this elevation but it is not f
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Date: February 26, 2011 - Audio Post
Location: Karanga camp, 12,900

Here is an audio post from the gang. Download or listen
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Date: February 26, 2011
Location: Karanga camp, 12,900

Hello all. Lise sends her love to her family. Susan says to please give her dog a big loving hug.

Today we had thunder crackling as we arrive
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Date: February 25, 2011
Location: Barranco Camp, 12,600

Very long and challenging day. 11-11.5 hours on the trail. 7 people at lunch went as high as 15,000 feet to Lava tower to do a little extra. The rest
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Date: February 24, 2011 - Audio Post
Location: Shira hut, 12,500

Here is an audio post from the gang. Download or listen
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Date: February 24, 2011
Location: Shira hut, 12,500

Gabriele says he was set up. He was told today would be easy. Payback manana. Lourdes pulse holding at 72 or below. This qualifies her for her dream m
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Date: February 23, 2011
Location: Shira 1, 11,500ft

Great weather so we had amazing views. Lunch at 10500 ft was at a table with chairs and a table cloth. Probably the coolest lunch we ever had. Wild m
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Date: February 22, 2011
Location: Mti Mkubwa, Big tree camp, 9500

Almost a serious injury today. Angela walked into a tree. Nose looking cute. Earlier Kevin was attacked by a pack in the bus. No worries though, w
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Date: February 21, 2011
Location: Moshi, Tanzania

Habari ya asubuhi! Good morning, hey we all made it! Still waiting for 2 bags, not bad. Great blue African sky, fresh air, one huge mountain in front
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