February 14, 2013 From: Michael Marker Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 7:01 AM To: Eric Simonson Subject: Which way to the summit? Â All is well at Karanga camp. Everyone sends love to their families for Valentine’s Day. Â -Mike Marker
Archive: February, 2013
Patagonia Team Taking In The Views
February 13, 2013 Tye Chapman called in today from Patagonia. The first day on the trail for the team saw them walking up for their first view of Torres del Paine. Tye said a bit of low fog made for some ‘eerie’ views. Impressive, to say the least. Tonight is at the Refugio Chileno. Tomorrow’s […]
And That’s A Wrap
February 13, 2013 Mike, Josh, Leandro and team, all their gear and all fingers and toes are now back in Mendoza. Lots to sort and organize and pack away today but lots of time for more meals and naps, too. Big dinner tonight and flights home for most of the crew tomorrow. Safe, successful, enjoyable […]
From Shira To Barranco Camp
February 13, 2013 Lead IMG guide Jenni Fogle called in from Barranco Camp after the team enjoyed some better weather today. Jenni reports that everyone is very strong and doing well with the altitude so far. Plus she says that they’re just a fun crew to hang out with. This bodes well for the team […]
Patagonia Team Arrives In Punta Arenas
February 12, 2013 Tye Chapman reports in from Punta last night that all members of the party are ‘present and accounted for’. Always a good excuse to go have dinner with our friends at La Luna restaurant in Punta. It never disappoints.  With a team of 10, that’s no small feat, especially with the storms […]
Kili Team At Shira Camp
February 12, 2013 Jenni Fogle checked in at 5:50am PST (4:50pm Kili time) to report that the team had reached Shira Camp and all are doing great. They had good weather for the hike today, just missing the light rain that has just started to fall. All are snug in their tents for now and […]
West Papua Expedition Summits Sumantri
February 12, 2013 IMG guide Dan Zokaites called in on the sat phone to report that they had reached the summit of Sumantri, one of the other main peaks in the Carstensz area. Sumantri (4870 m;15,978 ft) is north of Carstensz Pyramid on the other side of the valley, and it is home to one […]
Kili Climbers Arrive At Machame Camp
February 11, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that the team had a great first day on the trail. Starting from Moshi, they rode up in jeeps to the Machame Gate (about 6000 feet). Then, they had a nice 4000 foot climb up through the forest to the first camp, arriving a little after 4pm, […]
Aconcagua Updates
February 11, 2013 We have news to report from each of our last two Aconcagua groups. Greg and team are landing back home today. It’s over. All 6 team members have the summit and hopefully 7000 meters worth of friendships and memories. Great job, guys. Greg’s great news is followed by Mike Hamill and team’s […]
Chicks For The Orphanage!
February 11, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that the February 9 Kili team arrived on schedule and that everyone is ready to climb. Good news, as some of the team flying from the Northeast USA had to divert to other cities due to the big snowstorm. Yesterday a number of the members, spearheaded by […]