June 12, 2013 “At Barafu.  Weather’s fine and everyone doing well, and my mom’s killing it.  Leaving for the summit at midnight.” I love Sheldon’s calls – right to the point and everything we need to know. Phil Ershler

July 11, 2013   “Team doing great.  Nice day going into Karanga camp.  Chicken with fries for dinner.  Weather still nice.”  This was the conversation I just had with IMG Senior Guide, Sheldon Kerr, from Karanga Camp at around 13,500’ on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.  That’s pretty much all we need to know.  Oh yah, […]

July 10, 2013 Short and to the point sat phone call from Sheldon today.  The team completed their climb up to 14,500’ and then headed down to the Baranco Camp at 13K.  Weather good, everyone feeling well so no issues.  That’s all we needed to hear. Tomorrow is Karanga Camp.  The morning starts off with […]

July 9, 2013   12,500 ft at Shira Camp on the Shira Plateau.  Good day had by all.  They’re getting higher now but everyone seems to be handling the altitude well.  Sheldon’s voice message was short and sweet – Shira with everyone and everyone doing fine.  That works for us. Tomorrow is up, around and […]

July 8, 2013   First day is done.  4000 vertical feet completed and the team is at Machame Camp, elevation about 10,000 ft.  They are right at the tree line tonight.  Views of the stars and the mountain should be fairly spectacular tonight, with an impressive sunset and sunrise in the morning.  And, tomorrow’s a […]

July 8, 2013 Sheldon emailed last night to let us know her second team has arrived.  They’re packed, gear has been checked and they’re ready to go.  There was time yesterday to visit the market in Moshi. Next check in should be after Sheldon and crew have reached Machame Camp at 10,000 ft.  This first […]

July 4, 2013 IMG guide Sheldon Kerr reports:  “Headed out for safari day 2.  All good.  GREAT camp, cook, and guides.  In the lap of luxury!” Happy 4th of July! Eric Simonson

July 3, 2013   It may be only 140 miles by air from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip in the middle of the Serengeti, but it is like going back in time.  Now you are surrounded by the rolling grasslands of this amazing ecosystem, as far as the eye can see, and there is a primeval […]

July 2, 2013   IMG guide Sheldon Kerr reports that the team successfully completed their Kili climb today with the descent down through the forest from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where they were picked up and transported to the hotel in Moshi.  Everyone is doing well and are celebrating tonight with a BBQ and […]

July 1, 2013   We just heard from Sheldon Kerr where she reports another triumphant ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.  The team put in a great effort today and 10 out of 11 climbers made it to Uhuru Peak.  Everyone is doing very well after their hard work and are on their way to Mweka Camp […]