December 27, 2013 IMG leader Max Bunce called on the sat phone to report that the entire IMG team reached Uhuru, the highest point on Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft; 5,895 m). The weather was cold and clear, so they were glad to have their warm parkas with them. Up high on the route there was still […]
December 26, 2013 IMG guide Max Bunce called to say that the team had all made it up to the Barafu Camp (about 15,000 feet) and are doing well. They had a short day today, moving up from Karanga to high camp in time for lunch, followed by an easy afternoon resting and preparing for […]
December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas from IMG and from all our teams in the field. All our climbers wish to send back Christmas greeting to family and friends. They have nothing but good news to share. We’ll make this a ‘group blog’ post from our teams scattered across the world. Max Bunce and crew are […]
December 23, 2013 IMG guide Max Bunce called on the sat phone to report that the team had a nice hike today up from Machame Camp (about 10,000 feet) to the Shira Camp (about 12,500 feet). They are now well above treeline, with expansive views out to the west across Shira Plateau towards the Cathedral […]
December 22, 2013 December snowstorms in the US made it a bit challenging but the last of our climbers arrived in Tanzania so the team is now together and on their way to the Machame Gate and the start of their Christmas climb. Remember, it’s 11 hours later on Kilimanjaro than here at Mt. Rainier […]
December 21, 2013 Climbers are arriving now for our Christmas Kilimanjaro expedition. Pretty unique way to spend the holidays! Two of our team, Anthony and Lisa, brought gifts for the kids at the “Center for Street Children”. It’s a private charity for homeless kids near Moshi. Toothbrushes, small toys and writing supplies were in Santa’s […]
December 18, 2013 Our December Kilimanjaro team takes to the skies today as they head to Tanzania to celebrate the holidays. IMG guide Max Bunce will check-in periodically and we’ll post updates of the team as we get them. Wishing the crew a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Clarissa Hughes P.S. Time […]
November 26, 2013 Thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro in 2014? Take a quick look at why we choose to climb via the Machame and Umbwe routes and find out which route might be best for you. In 2014, we will lead climbs up the Machame and Umbwe trails on Kilimanjaro. The Machame and Umbwe routes take […]
October 30, 2013 There are so many places to see in the world – how do we decide where to go next? Last winter I had the amazing experience of climbing Kilimanjaro and going on safari in Tanzania not once, not twice, but three times. I was very excited about the trip, but also a […]
October 21, 2013 IMG trekker Jacque Brill recounts her climb of Kilimanjaro from this summer. After reading, we all want to go back to Tanzania! Enjoy her narrative as she takes you on a day-by-day trek up to the summit and teaches you are few phrases in Swahili along the way. We say “poa†(cool) […]
