August 22, 2015 What else do we need to say? Perfect weather, great team, strong and climbed to the summit together.  All I will add is that this is Dustin’s third Kili climb in a row and he is 100% on all three trips! Greg Vernovage
Kilimanjaro
Kili Crew Set For Summit Attempt

August 21, 2015 Dustin checked in a little earlier today from Barafu Camp. The team is doing great and are planning to head to bed early. Summit day tomorrow! The weather is looking great and Dustin reports that the temperatures are warmer than the last couple climbs. That sunrise is worth getting up early for. […]
Kili Climbers Getting Closer

August 20, 2015 Hey Greg. I’m not really sure what else I can say beyond super strong team and great weather on Kili. Really can’t ask for much more.  The group cruised up the Barranco Wall today under beautiful clear skies this morning. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and agreed it’s not nearly as bad as it […]
Kili Team At Barranco Camp

August 19, 2015 Dustin checked in from Barranco Camp at 13,000’. He has a very fit team and they are all trekking very well. This is a longer day but one of the more scenic days of the climb. The day starts with a gradual climb up to the Lava Tower. Pole Pole (slowly slowly) […]
Kilimanjaro Team Doing Great At 12,000ft

August 18, 2015 Another beautiful day on Kilimanjaro for the IMG team today. They made great time pulling into Shira Plateau at 12,000 feet with Kilimanjaro in front of them the entire trek. An afternoon of hydrating and kicking back. Dustin said there was a card game brewing in the dining tent before dinner. Tomorrow […]
Another Kilimanjaro Climb Heads Uphill
August 17, 2015 Dustin checked in from Machame Camp. Perfect weather on day one. This is the third trip up Kilimanjaro for Dustin this year. The team is doing great. Kilimanjaro was out all day and it is always nice to pull into camp dry and feeling good.\ Tomorrow, the team will pull out of […]
Kili Team Wraps Up Their Safari In Good Form

August 12, 2015 The final day of safari brought the team to the Ngorongoro Crater. Another big day for the wildlife viewing in front of the team and the big question for the day. Will this be a complete trip? 100% on top with good weather, smooth safari with 4 out of the big 5 […]
Kings Of The Jungle Prove Their Point
August 11, 2015 Dustin called in pretty excited today. The team is camped in the Serengeti and having a great time! How do we top 100% on top and then 4 of the Big 5 on the first day of safari? Well, Dustin mentioned that the team was in camp last night when a pride […]
Happy Hour Awaits The Kili Team
August 10, 2015 Dustin managed to get a few pictures sent off in between the celebration dinner and the flight into the Serengeti. The team had a great climb and Dustin snapped a great summit photo. You just have to love the “New†Summit sign on the roof of Africa. For those of you who […]
High Camp Today, Summit Tomorrow

August 7, 2015 Dustin called in with a happy team from Barafu High Camp at 15,000 feet. The team had the best day of the climb today. A gorgeous sunrise and above the clouds all day. The team is heading to bed early, they will all get up at 10:30 and head towards the summit. […]