Well, against all odds, Sarah and I summitted the crater's edge (Gilman's Point) after a 9 1/2 hour ordeal including Sarah hopping 1000ft up the mountain with only one crutch. Sarah was spent after the climb but I still had enough of a stubborn streak in me to want to make it to Uhuru - the peak of Kibo. It was past the cut-off time to make that ascent, however I promised Sosta that I would be quick and I was. He cut a terrific pace but I managed to keep up most of the time. I can't write more now because Sosta and I are the only ones left on the mountain, and we still have a 6 hour hike left ahead of us. By the way, Susan and Ellen BOTH summitted Uhuru - it had been decided that they should press on when the crutch disaster happened. TTFN.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
From the summit of Kilimanjaro!
Well, against all odds, Sarah and I summitted the crater's edge (Gilman's Point) after a 9 1/2 hour ordeal including Sarah hopping 1000ft up the mountain with only one crutch. Sarah was spent after the climb but I still had enough of a stubborn streak in me to want to make it to Uhuru - the peak of Kibo. It was past the cut-off time to make that ascent, however I promised Sosta that I would be quick and I was. He cut a terrific pace but I managed to keep up most of the time. I can't write more now because Sosta and I are the only ones left on the mountain, and we still have a 6 hour hike left ahead of us. By the way, Susan and Ellen BOTH summitted Uhuru - it had been decided that they should press on when the crutch disaster happened. TTFN.
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wow. awesome. amazing! congratulations!! what more is there to say? descend safely...
ReplyDeleteSARAH, SUSAN & KERI-- HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL CLIMB!! WE ARE NOT A BIT SURPRISED - BUT VERY HAPPY THAT YOU MADE IT SAFELY!! WE HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU ALOT!! YOUR MOTHER WOULD HAVE BEEN SOOO PROUD!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, GERRY & JOANN TRIPP
Congratulations to everyone, what an AMAZING achievement!!! Mom, everyone has been asking about you and wondering how you were doing. I'll be sure to pass on the fabulous news. I'm so proud of you. Love you lots! Love, Michaela
ReplyDeleteLots of courage and perseverance! But then, was there any doubt?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you and come back safely.
Sarah, we have necklaces to make!
Cheers & Best wishes, Ed
Congratulations on your achievement!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for a safe journey down and home!
Geordie
MOM! I'm so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Congrats to all of you!
All of my love,
Lee
Congratulations to you all! Sarah - you are amazing! Enjoy the scenery on the way down and have a great time on the rest of your adventure.
ReplyDeleteSusan - can't wait to hear all the details!
Love,
Kathy
mom you're so amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou were on the front page of the Vancouver Sun's sports section yesterday (Jan 10), everyone has been asking about your trip. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. Auntie Susie and Kerith.. you guys are so great. GET HOME SAFE!
Ever so well done! I'm so pleased for you and proud of you. Now just get down and home safely. I shall be passing on the good news to our parents. On behalf of them, Jean-Jacques, Anna and Tom, I send you all our love
ReplyDeleteTorielle
Fantastic! Sarah, you are a real inspiration. That "field repair" must have been something - why am I not surprised that you kept right on climbing?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you all - have a safe and awe-enjoying descent!
Kevin Carr
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI summited on Christmas Day 9am ... and I feel your pain.
Doug Cronk - Vancouver.
Congratulations to you all. I never had any doubt. Dad was so proud when he gave me the call. Be safe for the rest of the trip
ReplyDeletelove Liz & Gary