September 21, 2013 Chris shot us an email this morning to let us know they’re wrapping up the first September Kilimanjaro expedition. Last day of game viewing was sweet. Close up, full on, ringside seats to a cheetah chase, takedown and kill. Only problem was those pesky lions. Cheetah aren’t big and lion can steal […]
September 20, 2013 From: Chris Meder Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 12:30 AM To: Phil Ershler Subject: Welcome to the Serengeti Phil, First day on safari in the Serengeti did not disappoint. Lions, check. Leopard with cub, yep. Cheetah within spitting distance? Giraffes? Herd of buffalo? Yes, yes and yes. Not a bad way to […]
September 17, 2013 From: Chris Meder Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:05 AM To: Phil Ershler Subject: Success on Kilimanjaro Phil, We had a great summit day yesterday, and a relatively easy walk out this morning. The descent is always a nice time to reflect on the climb, and yesterday’s view on the way down […]
September 16, 2013 Received a call from Chris late last evening. He was standing on the top of Kilimanjaro. Conditions for the climb were great and the team did well. NICE! This morning our time, evening his time, Chris called back from Mweka Camp at 10,000’. Everyone’s down, fed and in bed. A very successful […]
September 15, 2013 From: Chris Meder Date: September 15, 2013, 4:25:06 AM PDT To: Phil Subject: Kili team at high camp We had a good walk today to Barafu camp. The team is prepping for the summit climb tonight and everyone is doing well. Weather continues to be pretty clear with afternoon clouds – perfect […]
September15, 2013 From: Chris Meder Date: September 14, 2013, 7:50:39 AM PDT To: Phil Subject: Kili climbers tackle Barranco wall Phil, The group had a great day today. We tackled the Barranco wall first thing after breakfast, and everyone put in a great effort. The most heard comment at the top was “Is that it? […]
September 12, 2013 Another leg of the trip is in the bag. Chris called to let us know that everyone got to Shira Camp in good form. A bit of light rain but no issues. Works for us. Tomorrow’s a longer day with the team reaching an altitude of around 14,500’ before dropping some of […]
September 11, 2013 Day 1 on the climb is a good work out. Machame trailhead is at 6000’ and Machame Camp is at 10000’. Chris called in and reported that the team did a good job and that everyone made it to camp in good order. A few light sprinkles and then a 10 minute […]
September 10, 2013 First check in today from IMG Senior Guide, Chris Meder, and his September Kilimanjaro team. This is Chris’ first of two Kili expeditions for the month of September and this one is off to a great start. His call was short and sweet – all climbers arrived, as did all their luggage. […]
August 23, 2013 After an exciting Spring on Mt. Everest where he and Aaron Mainer completed the world’s highest rappel around the Hillary Step, Max successfully summited Everest for the 3rd time. We thought a few of you might like to know what Max has been up to this summer. After returning from Everest, we […]
