January 4th, 2023– IMG Guide Tyler Nachand (Team 1) let us know the team successfully reached Camp 1 (16,372′) after a long yet strong day of climbing. Climbers are doing well and look forward to another night higher on the mountain. IMG Guide Stu Johnson (Team 2) finished out their climb to Plaza Argentina Basecamp […]
December 31, 2023 Happy new year IMG family and friends. I hope this year is full of happiness new experiences and joy for you. Hope we have an amazing year ahead. Together, we had a fantastic Safari seeing more than 100 species including 4 of the Big 5, only missing the leopard. We did […]
December 31, 2023 Team 1 rounded out 2023 with a lovely hike to Pampa de Leñas (9,678′)! Tonight, they are planning a small NYE dinner celebration before carrying on in the AM to Casa de Piedras (10,629′) where they will spend the night. Team 2 is poised in Mendoza doing their final preparations before departure […]
December 30, 2023 Aconcagua Team 1 led by Tincho & Tyler is off! The team is all packed up and is out the door from Mendoza. Team 2, led by Stu, is just a couple days behind. All is good in Argentina!
December 25, 2023 This morning our Kilimanjaro team wished us all a Merry Christmas from Karanga Camp! The team had a lovely hike up and over the Barranco Wall and pulled into camp before lunch so the team was able to have a restful afternoon. Tomorrow the team will have a shorter day travelling to […]
December 24, 2023 Our Kilimanjaro climbers had an excellent hike up to Lava Tower today for acclimatization where they had lunch, looking out over the vast landscape. After lunch, climbers descended to Barranco Camp, situated at the base of the Baranco Wall, where they enjoyed a delicious roast chicken Christmas dinner with the entire team. […]
December 23, 2023 Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a smooth trip up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet. Their hike today was punctuated by some rain, which required donning their rain gear until the showers passed. Later in the afternoon, it cleared up and the sun came back out. Welcome to […]
December 22, 2023– IMG Senior Guide Phunuru checked in and let us know the team has settled in at Machame Camp after an enjoyable day walking through the rainforest. The team moved well and were in great spirits after reaching camp in 4 hours and 45 minutes! Climbers look forward to a restful night before […]
December 21, 2023– IMG senior guide Phunuru Sherpa reports from Moshi Tanzania that the December Kilimanjaro team have arrived with all their luggage. Good news! Today the members finished packing and weighing their duffel bags and had a chance to visit the town. Also, Phunuru and Kassim (our head Chagga guide) inspected the new tents […]
December 19th, 2023– IMG lead guide Porter McMichael reports that the team successfully moved up to the High Camp, where they are now dug in waiting for a good summit window. Everyone is doing well and they have plenty of food and fuel. The weather has been a bit windy, so they are hoping it […]
