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 […]
February 7, 2019 We love the early morning emails from Phunuru and the IMG Kilimanjaro team. They’re “just cruising along” and have done a super job getting to Camp 2 at the Shira Plateau. Tomorrow’s the big ‘up/down’ day, going from 12,500′ at Shira, up to about 14,500′ (the height of Mt. Rainier) and then […]
February 6, 2019 Phunuru called from Machame Camp to report the team is doing great. They just wrapped up dinner after a spectacular day today, with perfectly clear weather all the way to the camp (often on Kili we’ll get afternoon clouds, especially down low). Tomorrow, they will leave the forest as they climb up […]
February 5, 2019 Phunuru Sherpa called from Moshi to report that the IMG Kilimanjaro team is all set to begin their climb. Today they did equipment checks, got packed up, and weighed their duffel bags to meet the requirements for the porters. Then, after lunch, they traveled to downtown Moshi to see several local markets. […]
January 29, 2018 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in after completing the Khumbu Climbing Center’s (KCC) training this winter. Phunuru sent a few photos of our Sherpa Team training on ice and building anchors. Phunuru is heading back down to Kathmandu as we speak, and will be soon be on his way to Tanzania […]
