This archive report was first published on 21 September 2021.
On August 29, 2021, Kenyan women Nana Nyambura and Rosemary Kamweti made history by becoming the fourth and fifth native Kenyan women to conquer Batian Peak, Africa's second-highest point, located in Mount Kenya.
Their journey began on August 27, when they arrived at Old Moses Camp, Mount Kenya, and rested before embarking on the trek to Shipton's Camp at 2 pm. After a 5.5-hour hike, they reached Shipton's Camp at 4,200 meters above sea level and spent the night.
The next day, they left Shipton's Camp at 10:35 am and began their acclimatization process by hiking and climbing to Point Peter at an elevation of 4,796 meters and summiting Lenana Peak at an elevation of 4,985 meters, respectively.
On August 29, they began their technical climb to Batian Peak at 4:45 am, arriving at the base at 6 am. After preparing their gear and undergoing safety checks, they started their climb at 6:30 am and successfully summited at 4 pm.
However, their journey was not without challenges. They faced freezing temperatures and unexpected circumstances, but they persevered and safely returned with a great achievement to celebrate.
After summiting, the weather drastically changed, and it began to snow, making their descent difficult. They waited for conditions to improve before resuming their journey down to the base.
Upon their return, they were greeted with tea, food, and reverence for their achievement, and they headed down to Shipton's camp for a well-deserved night of rest.
