June 28, 2019 Always fun to field phone calls from Phunuru when he’s guiding Kilimanjaro. “All’s well, team’s great, everything’s good†is the typical message and that was certainly the case when he called in Thursday morning, Seattle time. Of course, their day was already over as it’s 10 hours later on Kilimanjaro. Bottom line […]
June 27, 2019 First day of the Kili approach is ‘in the bag’. Machame Camp is at 10,000’, right at the upper edge of the rain forest. All’s well and the team is looking forward to Day Two, with camp at the Shira Plateau as their objective. Check out the photos Phunuru sent of the team! […]
June 26, 2019 Can it be Kilimanjaro season, again? The answer is YES. I think Kilimanjaro lead guide, Phunuru Sherpa, is spending as much time on Kilimanjaro as he does on Everest. Imagine summiting Kili with a multiple (and I mean multiple) Everest summiter? He’s not only a great climber but a great guide – […]
February 16, 2019 Phunuru reports today was the best day he’s had on safari yet, which is saying something since he’s done at least ten of our Kili climb and safari trips now. The day started with a huge migration of thousands of zebra and wildebeest coming right by their camp this morning. After that, […]
February 14, 2019 Phunuru reports that the Kilimanjaro team successfully made the transition yesterday from climber mode to safari mode. All the stinky clothes and dirty gear are safely packed away and stored for the trip home. Comfortable safari clothes are now on, and binoculars and cameras are ready. The 40 minute flight from Arusha […]
February 13, 2019 Quick report from Moshi – all is good. Great, actually. The hotel is always welcome after seven days on the trail. Showers, clean clothes, cold drinks and a big celebratory dinner with our Chagga guides is ALWAYS in order. Certificates get presented and a good time is had by all. Our bus […]
February 11, 2019 Phunuru reported in with great news – 100% on the summit of Kilimanjaro. And, equally as important, 100% down safe and sound to Mweka Camp at 10,000′. Team performed great, weather was great and a simply great day was had by all! A big dinner, lots to drink (rehydrate), a good sleep […]
February 10, 2019 Another “expected†email from Phunuru and Team Kili this morning. “Expected†as it always seems they have good weather and an equally good time. High camp (Barafu) today. Early to bed and early to rise tomorrow to begin their summit push. It’s a long one. Barafu to Stella Point. Stella Point to […]
February 9, 2019 Another great email came through this morning from Phunuru and our Kilimanjaro team. ALL is well in Africa. Weather: clear. Team: doing great. Dinner: was good. Scenery: amazing. Baranco Wall: more fun than we expected. Photos tell the story, so we’ll let them do the talking. High camp tomorrow!! Phil Ershler
February 8, 2019 It’s fun waking up here at home when Phunuru is leading a Kilimanjaro trip. Somehow, he seems to always get the best of photos out to us! Team had another great day on the mountain. Everyone did well and is now enjoying the night at Baranco Camp. The crazy plants are giant […]
