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 […]
August 10, 2016 We heard from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, that the team is all back at the Farm House Lodge for the night. They had another incredible day of game viewing; and a long one at that. The team woke up at the Wilderness Camp in the Serengeti, drove out of the […]
8/8/2016 “Another great day in Africa†was the report from Phunuru this morning. The team flew today to the Serengeti and, as Phunuru said, have already seen most of the animals! They have two nights at the same camp to explore and enjoy the Serengeti. Another game drive tomorrow after breakfast and then return to […]
The hard work is over and now its time for the reward! IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, and the Kili team are all back in Moshi enjoying a celebratory dinner (pizza). Now, all thoughts turn to the safari ahead. This is really the way to go. Climb first and safari second. The reward of […]
IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, just called in from Barafu High Camp (~15,200 ft) on Kili with more good news. All is well with the team and they will leave Barafu at midnight for the summit. That will be around 2pm for us here on the west coast of the US. The report from […]
August 3, 2016 IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, sent us more pictures overnight.  You can see a few things from the photos right away. First, the weather is perfect. Can’t really improve on that! Second, this group is having fun. Lots of smiles all around. While we were all sleeping over here last night, Phunuru […]
August 2, 2016 We received several pictures from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, overnight. The pictures really tell the story on this one. All is well at Shira Camp on Kilimanjaro. Fabulous weather makes for fabulous views as you break out of the forest and get your first glimpse of the mountain in route […]
