December 24, 2017
Well that’s a wrap. Phunuru just checked from the hotel in Moshi with a group of very happy, healthy, and (now) clean climbers.
Kilimanjaro from the forest on the final descent (Dustin Balderach)
It’s evening in Tanzania, and the team was just about to sit down for a celebratory dinner with their Chagga guides. They will have some tremendous stories to share after a challenging summit day where not all groups on the mountain were able to summit due to unseasonal weather. But with an IMG guide at the helm, they were able to have 100% of their team stand together on the summit. That’s quiet an accomplishment, and it simply doesn’t get any better than that!
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- Successful IMG team back down to the Mweka Gate (care of Phunuru Sherpa)
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- The IMG Kili team with their summit certificates (care of Phunuru Sherpa)
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- The IMG Kili team at their celebratory dinner (care of Phunuru Sherpa)
Now they have all showered, packed up and will probably celebrate with a few Kilimanjaro beers! Some climbers will be leaving for safari tomorrow morning, while the others will be flying home. I can’t think of a better Christmas gift. On behalf of IMG, we wish this strong team a hearty congratulations and happy holidays to all!
Dustin Balderach