Rebecca Wade

Day 3 - Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Day 3 felt like a turning point.

After two days of rain, the mountain gave us a glimpse of something different - sunshine, open skies, and our first real view of the summit above the clouds. That moment made everything feel a little more real.

But it also came with a shift in the group.

We started as 15, and by the time we were moving, we were down to 12. Three of our teammates made the incredibly tough decision to turn back. It was a quiet reminder that this climb isn’t just physically demanding — it requires constant awareness of how your body is responding.

We climbed up to Lava Tower at 15,100 ft, our highest point so far. The goal here isn’t to stay - it’s to expose your body to altitude, then descend to recover. It’s a slow and intentional process of adaptation.

I felt my first signs of altitude that day, with a mild headache, but overall my energy was good.

The descent into Barranco Camp brought a completely different challenge - more technical terrain, loose footing, and a different kind of focus on the way down.

For me, this was a really satisfying day.
Clear skies, solid energy, and a growing sense that I was settling into the climb.

Day 2 was where the climb really began to ask more of us.

We gained over 3,000 feet in elevation, and the shift in both landscape and effort was noticeable. The forest gave way to open terrain, and with that came longer climbs, more exposure, and a different level of focus.

The rain stayed with us the entire day.
Not heavy enough to stop us, but constant enough to make every step more deliberate.

We crossed rivers, climbed wet rock, and navigated sections that required full attention. It wasn’t about pushing harder — it was about moving well and staying steady.

What stood out most to me was the group.

UGOIMPACT brought together an incredible team of people, and this was the day that really showed. Everyone supported each other, checked in, and made sure we all kept moving forward together. The porters were also a huge part of that - experienced, calm, and always there when it mattered.

It took us seven hours to reach Shira Camp.

We arrived soaked, tired, and genuinely proud - not just of getting through the day, but of how we did it.

This was the day the mountain started to feel real.

✨Client Spotlight ✨

I’m excited to spotlight one of my athletes today, Christa Moluchi 💛 .b443

Her journey is a great reminder of what showing up consistently can do 🙌!

Just over a year ago, she started where a lot of women do, unsure, building from the ground up, and just hoping she could get stronger. Fast forward to now… and she’s become an absolute force.

→ Squat: from struggling with lighter loads to confidently repping 135+ lbs
→ Deadlift: now pulling 195 lbs
→ Bench: building up to 115 lbs
→ Hip Thrust: a massive 360 lbs

And the numbers only tell part of the story. She trains out of her garage, shows up no matter what’s going on in life, and has built this through pure consistency, no shortcuts, no quitting when it gets hard. Even through busy seasons, stress, being sick, or family demands… she keeps going.

What really stands out is her mindset. She’s learned how to stay consistent without being perfect, how to enjoy her life while still honoring her goals, and how to keep moving forward even when the scale isn’t always cooperating.

And now, she’s taking it even further with her first photoshoot this June with Paul Bu**ta, which is going to be such an incredible way to showcase all the work she’s put in.

She’s proof that you don’t need perfect conditions - just commitment, patience, and a willingness to keep showing up.”

Strong. Consistent. Resilient. 💪

Squat:
Current 145lbs x 3 vs. 1 year ago: 70lbs x8

Hip Thrusts:
Current: 360lbs x5 vs. 1 year ago: 190lbs x 10