December 19, 2016
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- Machame Gate at about 6000 feet (Eric Simonson)
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- The first part of the hike is easy, then it gets steeper! (Eric Simonson)
IMG guide Max Bunce called on the sat phone to report that everyone is doing well, all the luggage is accounted for, and the team is ready to depart for the Machame Gate after breakfast this morning.  After checking in with the National Park at the entrance station, they climb to Machame Camp at about 10,000 feet. It’s always fun to start walking and stretch out those legs! The hike to Machame Camp ascends through lush forest, eventually breaking out of the trees at the Camp. With any luck they’ll get some close up views of the mountain today.
Eric Simonson