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 […]
July 19, 2013 Safari finished yesterday afternoon. A couple of our climbers followed Sheldon and her mom to Amsterdam as they headed home. Others are moving forward with travel plans as they more slowly work their way back to the States. A great time had by all with 100% on the summit. Just great. We’ll […]
July 17, 2013 Fun hearing from Sheldon. Messages are short and sweet. Today’s voice said – “All fine. Logistics are great and the food is amazing. Watch a group of hyenas take down a baby wildebeest today. Group doing great.â€Â Nothing else to add. Phil Ershler
July 15, 2013 Safari has begun. About a 50 minute flight took the crew out to the Serengeti. Fun to see the terrain from the air on the way in and drive across it on the way out. Anyhow, Sheldon’s comment was “tons of cats eating different thingsâ€. Those things, of course, being other […]
July 13, 2013 Sheldon call at 1 a.m. Pacific time this morning to tell that 100% of the team were standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro. And, that included her mom! Still lots of works remains. About 3 hours for the descent to Barafu camp, some repacking, clothes changing and lunch, and then it’s time […]
