Tag Archives: Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Mission complete: Update 10
Erich Ellis stepped on an Improved Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan. He came home and spent thirty days in a hospital bed being poked and prodded night and day. He endured ten operations during that month. Nick Perales also stepped on an IED in Afghanistan. Since he was “in cover” during that time in a […]
Summit attempt: Update 8
I have yet to receive confirmation that the Warriors successfully summited the mountain, but stay tuned and I should know more information tomorrow. This is what their day should have looked like. Today the Warriors face their greatest challenge and their goal. At twilight, they left Barafu Camp and hiked several miles up to Uhuru […]
Barafu Camp: Update 7
According to a brief update, the Kilimanjaro Warriors successfully climbed the Barranco Wall yesterday. Everyone felt great and enjoyed the adventure as they scaled the wall using their hands. Today the team left Karanga Camp and hiked 3.5 miles to Barafu Camp, 15,200 feet. The journey to Barafu camp (below) was slow, with astounding views of […]
Here we go! Update 1
6 February 2014 The Kilimanjaro Warriors had several early obstacles to overcome as we began our journey. Unfortunately a snowstorm hit the DFW area the day before everyone’s scheduled arrival. The first obstacle involved Steve Martin’s flight from Phoenix….it was cancelled! Luckily through our great American Airlines representative, Toni Russell, the AA Veterans Initiative Program […]
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