Ross proved the doubters — including me — WRONG:
On Saturday, 29 January, at 12.45 South Africa time, our entire team of six barefoot climbers, … and four support crew (in shoes) reached Uhuru Peak, at 5,895m, the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro and the highest point in Africa. …
Barefoot Kilimanjaro: Mission Accomplished – The Video Diary
Respect.
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Quite something. I was on the same page as you Rick. Seemed to me there could be some lasting issues hiking and scrambling this way, but they did accomplish their goal.
DSD
That is crazy! I guess they don’t consider wearing Vibram FiveFingers the same thing 🙂
I followed this group online from training until the completion of the climb. And like you, I had my doubts. I’m stoked they made it! This was something special…