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 […]
July 7, 2016 Another great day. Right out of camp is the Barranco Wall – a couple of hours of fun scrambling and trying to figure out how the Chagga porters do it with a load balanced on their heads. Then, it’s down, up, down and up and you’re at Karanga Camp (13,500 ft). One […]
July 6, 2016 Barranco Camp (13,000 ft) is by far and away the most scenic camp on Kilimanjaro. That’s where our team is sleeping now. They had another day of great weather and no problems. Group remains healthy, strong and totally psyched. Phil Ershler
July 5, 2016 “Great weather, a belly full of fried chicken and everyone feeling great†– the infamous words of IMG guide Charlotte Austin as she checked in via sat phone this morning (Seattle time here and bed time there). They are at Shira Camp, approx. 12,500ft. and it’s the first night with completely unobstructed […]
July 4, 2016 Charlotte was on the sat phone with me at about 8 am (Seattle time) to let me know the team reached Machame Camp (10,000’) in great style. Good everything – team and weather. Nothing to do but simply enjoy. We wished each other a happy 4th of July and she got back […]
