Summit and World Record!
Congratulations to Kaylee Moniz who now holds the world record for being the youngest woman to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro! What an accomplishment! We are so proud of Kaylee!
At approximately 12:00 p.m. (local time), Matt, Kaylee, Mike, Dee, Jennifer and Angelo summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. The team reached the summit in 6 hours – much faster than originally planned. They spent 45 minutes on the pivot (hopefully taking lots of pictures!) and then cruised back to Barafu camp in 2 hours. Yes, TWO HOURS – the kids ran back to camp.
The final hike to the summit was made easier by Tusker’s porters and guides singing native African folk songs. The rhythmic music made everyone feel a part of a Paul Simon video. Having a beat can really keep the feet moving!
The team decided not to camp at High Crater camp due to the deteriorating weather. At 18,810 feet, it’s difficult to sleep and eat and this was not the day to take that chance. Tomorrow the team will hike back to Millennium camp where they will rest a bit before continuing to explore Africa.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Kaylee, Matt, Mike & Dee!!!
Amazing accomplishment! You have rewritten the definition of a family vacation. Incredible! You can be our guides in a couple of years.
We have been thinking of your family daily and praying for your safety and success. We’re so grateful to receive this great news! Looking forward to seeing the pictures, hearing the African adventure stories and learning a little Swahili.
Excited for your family,
Laura, Dan, Evan, Abby & Elise Busse
WOW! Congrats Mike, Dee, Matty and Kaylee! You guys bring me so much pride. What an inspiring group. I would love to go to Africa and learn more about African culture. I bet listening to the songs was amazing. Matty and Kaylee… what will you two do next? The youngest twins to…
Kaylee, a world record holder, wow! What an amazing little woman you are.
Kaylee, Matt, Mike & Dee, you inspire many families to get outside. We are really excited for you all. Wish we could have been there.
Wahoo!
So amazing, congrats to all, great group photo.
So happy for you all.
Thanks so much for letting us have a taste into what it may be like to try adventures like these of our own.
Love you guys so looking forward to seeing you all
Safe adventures from here forward see you soon.
Love you
Sue
Kaylee: Your world record is nothing short of spectacular. Congratulations. Pennie and I are very proud to know you. Take good care of your family and get them home soon. Knute
Congratulations, Matt and Kaylee! You two are so amazing and I do believe I have two new heroes! What an incredible experience and I look forward to hearing all about your adventures.
And…hey, I can say that I taught a world record holder! That’s pretty cool if you ask me!!!
I am so proud of you two.