The 7 Summits Club group ascended to Barafu Camp on the slopes of Kilimanjaro

 The 7 Summits Club Guide Sergey Larin reports from Tanzania:

January 7th, trek to Baranko Camp, 4000m, via Lava Tower, 4600m. Rain in the afternoon, as usual.

8:01 on Baranko, clear in the morning. We've had some changes in our team. Our youngest member got sick (not altitude sickness) and decided to go back down. It was probably the right decision; turning back at the right time isn't easy. The group, accompanied by a guide with oxygen and porters, headed down from Karanga Camp directly to Millennium Camp. Alexey is now at Millennium, and all is well. The rest of the team ascended to Barafu Camp (4,600m). I can't help but mention our porters and tent pitchers. It just so happens this time that they've been constantly pitching tents in the rain, and today, in sleet. Anyone who's ever done this in such weather will understand. The tents aren't just personal; we have eight of them. There's also a large dining tent and kitchen. Tomorrow is basically a rest day, just a short hike to Kosovo Camp at 4,800m, and preparation for the climb.