August 1, 2016 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa called on the sat phone from Machame Camp to report that the team had a very nice hike up through the forest today. Â The weather was good and the team are all doing well. Â They are now camped right at the treeline (about 9800 feet) with their […]
July 31, 2016 We received a call earlier from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, who is leading our fourth Kilimanjaro climb and safari of the summer. Good news – all clients and luggage have arrived safe and sound in Moshi. Thats a fantastic way to start the trip!! Right now the group will be […]
July 27, 2016 Always nice to see our climbers helping to bring attention to a good cause. JDRF — Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Way to go, Keith. Over in Africa, the team has said good-bye to all the Chagga crew who helped them reach the top and is heading for Arusha and their flight to […]
July 25, 2016 We received a call from IMG Guide, Charlotte Austin, this morning from the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. She had great news for us. Everyone who left Barafu high camp has summited Kilimanjaro! Now they have successfully descended down to Mweka camp; way down to the ‘thick air’ of 10,000 ft for their […]
July 23, 2016 All’s good at Karanga Camp. Charlotte called this morning to say that everyone made it to camp without issue, had a nice, long rest this afternoon and is ready to head to high camp in the morning. Karanga’s at around 13,500’ and the team will have a fairly short day tomorrow. That’s […]
July 22, 2016 “A belly full of fried chicken and pasta†was Charlotte’s description of dinner at Baranco Hut, approx. 13,000 ft. Other comments during the sat phone conversation included – “I’ve got 8 super strong climbers with me†and “clear night with tons of stars and cold as …..â€.  It all translates to – […]
July 19, 2016 IMG Senior Guide, Charlotte Austin, reports in from Tanzania as she begins another Kilimanjaro expedition. We’ll be wishing them all a safe, successful and enjoyable trip. — Hey guys, Greetings from Moshi! It got hot here, so we’re enjoying sitting in the shade after a great day of gear checks, running errands, […]
July 10, 2016 Charlotte and team are off the mountain and back at the hotel in Moshi. Everyone’s happy and healthy, nursing sore knees with burgers and Kilimanjaro beer. Steve and Tiffany are on their way home tonight with Mark and Lauren heading home in the morning. Charlotte will be taking off to climb Meru […]
July 9, 2016 Received two sat phone calls from Charlotte in the last 24 hours. The first (evening of the 8th, PT) was to let us know that everyone was standing on the top of Africa and the second (this morning, the 9th) was to let us know that everyone was down at Mweka Camp […]
July 8, 2016 I was at Starbucks when Charlotte called this morning.  Team’s at high camp (Barafu), packed up, fed and hydrated and ready to get up around midnight and head to the summit. “Healthy, strong and gung ho†was Charlotte’s description of her team. Weather remains good and we’ll let you know how they […]
