December 19, 2016   IMG guide Max Bunce called on the sat phone to report that everyone is doing well, all the luggage is accounted for, and the team is ready to depart for the Machame Gate after breakfast this morning.  After checking in with the National Park at the entrance station, they climb to […]

December 18, 2016 IMG senior guide Max Bunce reports from Moshi Tanzania that the IMG holiday Kili team have made it to Africa and are preparing to begin their climb. Today they had a morning meeting, visited Moshi, and finished packing and weighing their duffel bags.  Tomorrow morning the climb begins with a 4×4 ride […]

September 12, 2016 Congratulations are in order for Dustin and his team on Kilimanjaro.  100% on the true summit.  Perfect weather and the team could not have performed better.  No issues with the descent and everyone is now all the way down to Mweka Camp.  The air is a lot thicker and a bunch warmer […]

September 11, 2016 It’s just about ‘game day’ for our team on Kilimanjaro.  Dustin called in to let us know that they had another very good day getting in to high camp.  Doing climbs in 7 days makes the day hiking to high camp shorter and less strenuous.  And, it gets the team to camp […]

September 10, 2016 Another morning call from Dustin on Kilimanjaro, reporting another great day on the trail.  Up the Baranco wall without issue, then across to Karanga Camp (13,500’) for a hot lunch, afternoon nap and early dinner.  Weather continues to be pretty much perfect and everyone’s doing well. Tomorrow’s goal is a nice, early […]

September 9, 2016 Another pretty much perfect day on Kilimanjaro.  With a health and strong team, Dustin was able not only to go up to the Lava Tower with everyone but to go UP the Lava Tower with everyone.  The continued flawless weather made for unobstructed views of Mt. Meru and Mawenzi.  It was a […]

September 8, 2016   And things just keep rolling along for Dustin and crew on Kilimanjaro.  Day 2 of the climb is in the books and they’re heading to bed now at Shira Camp, approx. 12,500’.  Another just super day.  Team couldn’t be healthier or feeling stronger and weather couldn’t be any better.  Could you […]

September 6, 2016 IMG Senior Guide, Dustin Balderach, and crew are in Tanzania and gearing up for an ascent of Kilimanjaro.  Check back and follow their progress as they head towards the summit of Kilimanjaro.  Their first ‘check in’ from Moshi came in over the weekend.  Dustin reports, “All is well in Tanzania! All climbers and bags […]

August 11, 2016 The Kilimanjaro and safari team are all at the airport now getting ready to board their flights home. They made the drive from the Farm House lodge this morning and picked up some souvenirs along the way. What a trip this one has been! They’ve been to the Roof of Africa and […]