February 15, 2014 IMG guide Jenni Fogle called on the sat phone to report that the entire team reached the summit of Kilimanjaro this morning. They experienced some inclement weather during their nightime climb, but kept plugging away and by dawn the conditions had improved and they had a nice summit, though a bit cold […]
February 14, 2014 It’s time. Jenni called from Barafu Camp (high camp) this morning, Seattle time. Packing done – check. Dinner and hydrating done – check. The gang’s trying to catch a bit of sleep prior to their 11 pm (Tanzania time) wake up call. Pole, Pole is the mantra for the day. The route […]
February 13, 2014 Jenni Fogle and the Kilimanjaro crew have been working their way up the mountain over the last few days. They’ve moved from Barranco camp (a personal favorite) up over the Barranco Wall to Karanga camp where they are now getting some shut eye. The smiles on each face are a sign of […]
February 11, 2014 IMG Senior Guide, Jenni Fogle, just called in from Shira Camp, about 12,300 ft., on the side of Kilimanjaro. This is the first camp where we get a full, unobstructed view of the mountain. She said the team’s doing great, having fun and are tucked into their tents for the night. The […]
February 10, 2014 9:07 am Pacific Time: IMG Guide Jenni Fogle called from Machame Camp on Kilimanjaro after the team’s successful first day of trekking. Everyone is doing well and are dry even after a couple hours of rain while on the trail.  Jenni anticipated that rains might be in the forecast and the team […]
February 8, 2014 IMG Guide Jenni Fogle is back in Tanzania leading our February Kilimanjaro climb. She called today from Moshi to report that the whole team had arrived, with all their luggage. As we have said many times, that is the way we like to start a trip! After all of the preparations and […]
January 1, 2014 Happy New Year to friends and family from IMG teams on 3 continents. Max checked in on his way to the airport. Kili’s a wrap. 100% on the summit and great animal viewing in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Pretty hard not to have fun on a Kilimanjaro trip. Josh and team […]
December 31, 2013 Olduvai Gorge, thousands of wildebeest in Ndutu, and New Year’s in the Serengeti. They even watched some cheetah and lions devouring a buffalo they’d taken down. Max and team are starting the new year off in style. Phil Ershler
December 29, 2013 From: Max Bunce Sent: Sunday, December 29,2013 11:36 AM To: Eric Simonson; Phil Ershler Subject: Sopa Lodge Hi all, We are in the Sopa Lodge in Ngorongoro, quite a place! Had a wonderful dinner and saw lots of great animals today including a rhino! Everyone is having a blast! Max
December 28, 2013 IMG guide Max Bunce reports that the team’s decent to Moshi went smoothly, and that everyone is now ensconced back at the hotel. It’s time for some showers and beers, and a barbeque dinner tonight. Tomorrow morning the team will head into Arusha, then continue on to their lodge at Ngorongoro Crater. […]
