August 6, 2015 The team had a nice day hiking together up to Karanga Camp at 13,000 feet. Dustin said the group moved well through the Barranco Wall section of the climb. This is a fun section of the climb. A little rock scrambling to get your heart rate up and then breaking out onto […]
August 5, 2015 Dustin called in from Barranco Camp at 13,000 feet. Today is the first big challenge for the team. The trek is gradually uphill most of the morning. The uphill is highlighted by a stop at the Lava Tower and then a nice coast into camp. With their sights set on tomorrows […]
August 4, 2015 Dustin checked in from a dry Shira Plateau on Kilimanjaro. The morning had us walking through a lot of mist which made things cool and damp. Once the team broke out of the jungle and onto the Shira Plateau, the sun came out and Kilimanjaro was in full view! They pulled into […]
August 3 ,2015 The Kilimanjaro climbers had a nice day trekking through the jungle on their way to Machame Camp. The weather prediction was for some light rain and Dustin confirmed the report. It rained a little but we were covered up by the jungle so it did not affect us. The team is getting […]
August 1, 2015 Dustin just called to let us all know that the entire team has arrived in Moshi with all of their luggage. Arriving after a long flight with all of your gear is a nice feeling. Dustin met the team at the airport and gave them an update on the mountain and safari […]
July 31, 2015 Dustin called from the Farmhouse. What can we say? A great climb of Kilimanjaro followed up by tons of wildlife viewing. The team stopped at Olduvai Gorge on their way to the Ngorongoro Crater to see where the earliest known human species walked millions of years ago. It is really amazing how […]
Julyl 29, 2015 Machu Picchu Trek Back In Cusco IMG guide Peter Anderson called in yesterday to report that the entire team was back in Cusco. Early in the morning the team rose for their last day at Machu Picchu. The majority of the team hiked up nearby Huayna Picchu Peak for a great view […]
July 28, 2015 Dustin checked in from Moshi after a great last day out from Mweka Camp. He said it teased them with a little mist on their walk out but still no rain. After a bunch of high-fiving and hand shaking, the team loaded up and headed for Moshi. Back in Moshi, they showered […]
July 27, 2015 Dustin called in from the summit of Kilimanjaro. All is well with a perfect climb to the roof of Africa! Not a breath of wind up there. I could not hear any wind in the Satellite phone when Dustin called. Gorgeous sunrise! They are tucked in at Mweka Camp for the night. […]
July 26, 2015 Dustin reports from Barafu High Camp that all is well and the team is ready to head for the summit tonight! Everyone is doing great, no issues and are excited. They got to bed a little earlier today in anticipation for a wake up at 10:15 pm. Dustin wants the team to […]
