September 22, 2026 Max Bond checked in and sent some photos from the summit climb yesterday. The team was in the clouds for most of the way, but once they reached Stella Point on the crater rim, it was perfectly clear! This morning the team enjoyed a nice hike down from Millenium Camp to Mweka […]
September 21, 2026 IMG leader Max Bond reports that 100% of the team reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (19,341 feet, 5,895 metres)! They started climbing at midnight and reached Stella Point on the crater rim at dawn. From there it was another 40 minutes to the highest point, Uhuru Peak. On the […]
September 19, 2026 Max Bond reports that the team made it up to Barafu Camp (15,000 feet) in good shape and are doing well. They enjoyed a nice cooked lunch from our Chagga cook team, then spent the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing for tomorrow. After an early supper it was time to hit the […]
September 19, 2026 Max reports that the team had a great day today. The weather cleared up nicely and there was a little snow up near the summit from the rain yesterday. After departing the Barranco Camp at 13,000 feet the team ascended the steep trail up the Barranco Wall to the gorgeous viewpoint below […]
September 18, 2026 Max Bond reports that today was challenging, as they hit new personal altitude records for most of the team and they also had some rain in the afternoon. The day started sunny as they departed Shira Camp, but along the way clouds filled in. At about 14,000 feet the trail forks, with […]
September 17, 2026 Today the team departed the forest zone just above the Machame Camp and tackled the rugged terrain leading up to the Shira Plateau. Now they are in the alpine moorland zone, with the peculiar plants that only exist in this area. The trail is steep and rocky, and the views just keep […]
September 16, 2026 Max Bond reports that the crew had a nice hike today, and everyone is ensconced at Machame Camp. After driving to the park entrance station at Machame Gate, they got checked in with the rangers, connected with our local Chagga team, and then started the climb. The first day is almost entirely […]
September 15, 2026 Goodbye 2026 climbing season! It’s been a fantastic year on Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, and all the other stunning Washington peaks we climb, and our last team of the season is out the door tomorrow. We saw storms, sunrises, and many summits and we’re here to say thank you for them […]
September 15, 2026 IMG lead guide Max Bond reports from Moshi, Tanzania that the Kili team have all arrived with their luggage, so they are off to a good start. Today they all got together to review the trip, get packed up and weigh out the duffel bags for the porters. Later in the day […]
August 27, 2026 After another day of touring the Machu Picchu site, the team members returned to Agua Calientes, then hopped a train to Cusco and are now on flights home. Well done team! Follow along next month when IMG veteran guide Max Bond leads our next team of trekkers on our September Kilimanjaro Climb […]
