Dec 27, 2022 – IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from high on Kilimanjaro to report that the entire team made it to the summit. The team awoke early this morning to obscured skies and several inches of snow on the ground. They put on their climbing gear and began the climb through the […]
Dec 26, 2022 – IMG leader Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a nice day yesterday traversing from Barancco to Karanga, for their third night in the 13,000 ballpark, which is great acclimatization! The weather was foggy at times but there was no rain. Later in the day it cleared up allowing great Christmas […]
Dec 24, 2022 – The IMG Kilimanjaro team reached Barranco Camp at nearly 13,000ft today. Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa reached out to report that the team was treated with stellar views and beautiful weather as they reached this lofty camp. The team enjoyed a warm meal and was off to bed soon after, resting and […]
Dec 22, 2022 -Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a good day of hiking today, punctuated by several hours of rain while they were in the rain forest. Go figure! Once they reached Machame Camp it cleared up and they were able to get dried out during the afternoon. Everyone is doing well and […]
Dec 21, 2022 – IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Moshi after the team’s dinner to report that all is well and logistics are in placed for the upcoming Kilimanjaro expedition. The team will wake up early in the morning of the 22nd and drive to the trailhead and begin their climb. All […]
September 23, 2022 This morning IMG Senior Guide Sasha Sak checked in. The team is now at Barranco Camp enjoying the views of the Barranco Wall and the surrounding area! The team also enjoyed kebabs and pizza at Lava Tower while on their way to camp. All’s well in Africa for our teams! Audrey […]
Sept 21, 2022 – IMG’s Kilimanjaro team departed Moshi this morning for the trailhead, connected with their climbing team, and began their climb through the forested lowlands surrounding Kilimanjaro. arriving in the evening at Machame Camp at nearly 10,000 ft. The team is feeling great and moving well, getting ready for their first night on […]
July 25, 2022 – IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a beautiful climb to the true summit of Kilimanjaro today. They started from Barafu (about 15,000 feet) at midnight and reached Uhuru Peak at 6:30, just in time for sunrise. The descent also went smoothly, with time for a nice rest back […]
July 23, 2022 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the weather has been excellent the last few days and that the trek has been going very smoothly, with everyone doing well. This is a critical part of the Kili climb, with 3 successive nights at about 13,000 feet (Shira Camp, Barancco Camp, and Karanga Camp). […]
IMG lead guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that everyone arrived to Tanzania in good shape, with all their luggage.  Now, with all their traveling finished, it’s time to have some fun!  Our team had a great first day on the trail today, moving up through the forest zone to the Machame Camp, at about 9500 feet. […]
