February 21, 2012 Just heard from Tye and the Patagonia Team. The trekkers put in a long day hiking along the Grey Glacier yesterday, where they were rewarded with “spectacular, incredible, awesome views”. Hung out with some icebergs this morning while waiting for the boat to take them across Lago Grey, then after another short […]
Archive: February, 2012
Another Kili Team Gears Up
February 21, 2012 Phil Ershler called in early this morning to report that all team members and luggage have arrived safely. Today they’ll enjoy a nice day at the hotel, recover from jet lag, and work on getting all packed up for tomorrow. They’ll head out for Day 1 of their climb bright and early […]
Short Rest, Long Hike
February 20, 2012 Mike Hamill and team called in from Plaza Mulas to let us know they made it safe & sound to base camp. They’ll make the long hike out to Mendoza tomorrow, and enjoy a nice dinner later that evening. Home soon! Becky Kjorvestad
It’s Safari Time.
February 20, 2012 Fresh off the summit of Kilimanjaro, the team began safari today. They flew out to Serengeti where the Landcruisers and drivers were waiting. The flight is a really cool experience and saves a ton of driving. From there they will travel overland through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and all the way back to […]
Summit Success On Aconcagua
February 19, 2012 Mike called today saying they made the top and are almost back to high camp. Time for these horses to head for the barn. Congratulations. That means all IMG teams have reached the summit this season. Phil Ershler
Wish You Were There?
February 19, 2012 Tye sent some photos early this morning of some of those spectacular views he’s been talking about on the Patagonia Trek. No exaggeration there – take a look! Becky Kjorvestad
Weekend Update From South America
February 18, 2012 Phil heard from the teams today, here’s whats happening… Aconcagua Mike, Luke, Leandro and crew are all at C3, high camp. The gang is feeling the altitude but all are there and hoping Sunday provides the weather needed to take a shot at the summit. It was a little snowy and blustery […]
Kili Team Summits!
February 18, 2012 Craig John called in from the summit of Kilimanjaro. Â 100% to the top. Â Nice work team! Â They will descend to their forest camp at 10,000′ and spend one more night on the mountain before wrapping this thing up. Â Tonight, we can almost guarantee one of the best night’s sleep they’ll ever have! […]
It Just Keeps Getting Better
February 17, 2012 Incredible! – was the one word trip update from Tye Chapman and our Patagonia trek this afternoon. Views were out of this world. Up the French Valley today, maybe 15 km and about 9 hours round trip. Back at the Cuernos Refugio for a second night. Showers have been taken and the […]
Kili Team at High Camp
February 17, 2012 Craig John just called in from our high camp at Barafu on Kilimanjaro. They had a little snow this afternoon, but are moving into clearing weather. Everyone is doing well and settling in for a few hours of sleep before heading to the summit. Wake at 11, walk at 12, step onto […]