September 30, 2017 Moving from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp is a relatively short day, but there’s one big objective that needs to be tackled right out of camp, the Barranco Wall. When Dustin checked in he and his team had already cruised up and over the Barranco Wall. He said the team did very […]
September 29, 2017 Dustin checked in from Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro. They had another great day on the trail today. From Shira Camp to Barranco Camp is one of the longer days, but not necessarily the toughest. The trail is nice and gradual, not rocky or very steep. The views are amazing, with the south […]
September 28, 2017 More good news from Dustin on Kilimanjaro. The team enjoyed a great night at Machame Camp soaking in the great views of the mountain before the afternoon clouds rolled in as they typically do. Today, they hiked up out of the forest up onto the Shira Plateau to Shira Camp (12,000ft). The […]
September 26, 2017 Dustin called in to report that his team is set, ready and fired up to start their climb. Today the team knocked out their gear checks, then set out on Moshi to run some errands, stretch the legs, and explore town a bit. They exchanged money, picked up some snacks at […]
September 25, 2017 Dustin checked in today with some good news; his next Kilimanjaro Team has all arrived with all of their luggage. Tomorrow, they’ll knock out some gear checks, take a stroll around Moshi and hit all of Dustin’s favorite spots (read pizza and milkshakes for lunch). It’s an important day to get repacked […]
September 22, 2017 All checked in at the Farm House after a third and final amazing day of game viewing. The Serengeti didn’t leave us wanting. As we drove out of the park we passed lions feasting on an overnight wildebeest kill. Then, a cheetah leisurely passed right by us in an unusual slow […]
September 21, 2017 Dustin called in again with more great news. The team was able to spot 4 of the Big 5 again today. If you’re counting, the Big 5 are the elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. They saw all but the rhino on both days. Dustin said they’re saving the rhino for […]
September 20, 2017 Dustin checked in reporting all is well on the Serengeti. He and his team caught their flight out of Arusha and enjoyed the scenic flight which flew them directly over Ngorongoro Crater, their destination in a couple days. Once back on terra firma they jumped into the 4wd vehicles and were immediately […]
September 19, 2017 IMG Guide Dustin Balderach checked in from the hotel in Moshi, reporting all is well. He and his team finished up the descent of their climb in good form, took some celebratory photos at the Mweka Gate, then jumped in the awaiting 4WD vehicles and we’re back at the hotel in […]
September 18, 2017 Dustin called in late last night to report that he and 100% if his team summited Kilimanjaro! More importantly, Dustin called in just a few minutes ago to report that everybody made it safely down to Mweka Camp. The air continues to get thicker from here on out! Tomorrow, they’ll continue down […]
