Check out this update we received from the trip today…looks like it’s gonna be freakin cold!!
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From: “Eric Simonson”
Date: January 27, 2009 9:13:19 AM EST
To: “‘Eric Simonson'”
Subject: Kili update
Team,
I talked to Craig John who is your guide for the February trip. Craig is also leading the IMG January Kili group, and they went to the summit of Kili two days ago. Craig said they had a good climb with 11/12 to the summit, but that it was quite cold (they wore their down parkas all the way to the top from about 16,000). The one person who did not summit had marginal clothing, got too cold, and had to go down. Please do not underestimate the temps — Kili can get very cold up high, bring the parkas and warm gear! Craig is off on safari now, he will see you in Moshi. Good luck with the travel!
Regards,
Eric
Eric Simonson