2012 Wharton Kilimanjaro Expedition underway

The Earth Treks Expedition team along with the UPenn Wharton Leadership Ventures students,  have arrived safely at the Machame Trailhead, at the base of Kilimanjaro.

After completing a five hour of hike through a temperate rain forest this morning, they have established their first camp at Machame (10,000 feet). Tomorrow, they'll continue up the ridge, leaving the lush forests behind and will end the day above tree line. Lead Mountain Guide, Dan Jenkins reports that the team is prepared and ready to tackle the summit!