July 30, 2012 Max Bunce called in last evening (early the next morning, Africa time), to say that the team was standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro. The WHOLE team. And, he said weather for the climb and while they were on top had been perfect. Way to go, team. As exciting as it is […]
July 27, 2012 A little mist in the morning and then sunny skies was what Max said when he called in saying the team was relaxing at the camp on the Shira Plateau. Today’s a bigger walk up to the Lava Tower and then down to Baranco. They’ll reach an altitude today higher than Mt. […]
July 25, 2012 Group #3 for the summer seasons starts walking today. IMG Senior Guide, Max Bunce, is in the lead. Max guides for IMG during the summer season and on Everest each spring and often on Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu in the fall. Additionally, Max ski patrols at Crystal Mountain, in Washington State, […]
July 24, 2012 IMG Guide Max Bunce reports that all is well in Tanzania! The team arrived in good form with all their bags – just how we like it.Today they’ll take the day to sort gear, explore Moshi and just generally get their bearings, then its off to the Machame Gate tomorrow for the […]
July 20, 2012 The crew slept in for a change. After a leisurely breakfast, it was time to say good-bye to the camp staff and begin the drive back to Arusha. The drive is easy now that the road has been paved from Arusha to the Crater. The dust of year’s past is only a […]
July 18, 2012 The team has finished their second full day of game viewing. Serengeti in the morning, Olduvai Gorge, then Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon. The list of animals seen is long. Eben told me today about a pride of lion working on a buffalo kill. Amazing. Tonight’s the last campfire at Ngorongoro Crater. […]
July 17, 2012 Eben left a voice message to let us know the first day on safari had gone well. They flew to the Serengeti and the first day ‘sightings’ included: crocodile, leopard, gazelle, giraffe, elephant, baboons, hippo, lion, blue-balled monkeys. He reported sunset at their private camp, sitting by the fire, was simply “amazing†[…]
July 15, 2012 Eben called in this morning to report not only did each member have a milkshake in Moshi, they had two. Topped off, of course, with pizza. They head out on safari in the morning. I’m always anxious to hear about what they see. Each safari is different. They’ll have to go some […]
July 13, 2013 Had a quick chat with Eben this morning (early Seattle time). He let us know that the team had reached Mweka Camp at 10,000’. Guys are big time tired but big time thrilled. Reminds me of the old expression – “No guts, no gloryâ€. Tomorrow’s an easy 4 hours out to the […]
July 13, 2013 Eben’s updates from Kilimanjaro are consistent – consistently good. The crew had another great day and arrived at Barafu (high camp) early in the afternoon. One nice afternoon meal, some packing, a lot of drinking (water) and it was early to bed. Weather looks very favorable for their ascent this evening. With […]
