Mt. Cameroon Climb 2015 - The Ziegelbaurs

It’s an active volcano which last erupted in 2000.

It’s the highest peak in West and Central Africa. From the base at 3280 feet (1,000 m) to the summit at 13,435 feet (4095 m), hiking to the top is like climbing a stairway to heaven.

It’s the ultimate goal for most students in the Running Club at RFIS.

Running Club worked hard to prepare for the trip

Mount Cameroon. From the humid forest at the base to the wind whipped peak nearing freezing temperatures, the beauty of God’s creation is breath taking.

The first day they drove from Yaounde to Buea at the base of the mountain. Day 2 they climbed to the summit and part way back down – about 12 hours of hiking. Day 3 they completed the descent and drove to the beach at Limbe. Day 4 return to Yaounde. Here are a few pictures from their hike.

Departure day - gathering supplies & camping gear for the trip — Departure day – gathering supplies & camping gear for the trip

Making sure each student has ID, toothbrush, water bottle, etc.

At the entrance to the Mt. Cameroon National Park

Need a “summit” photo here

They camped out under the stars near the top

That's a long way to go back down — That’s a long way to go back down

Good hiking shoes are what you need for a mountain climb, right? Let’s zoom in on Ben’s footwear…

Crazy boy likes to hike in sandals (going down at least) -- his feet were black from the lava/dirt by the time he reached the bottom — Crazy boy likes to hike in sandals (going down at least) — his feet were black from the lava/dirt by the time he reached the bottom

Nearing the base of the mountain at top speed

An impressive group and an impressive tree!

Fun in the ocean after a long hard climb

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