July 10, 2012 I was tempted to title this blog post “fat, dumb and happy†but I’ll refrain. Regardless of what I was thinking, the team is well and now at the Shira Camp around 12,500’. A bit misty early but perfect sunshine for most of the day. Warm, too. The day to Shira is […]
July 9, 2012 Eben was able to get out a short email today from the Machame Camp at 10,000’ on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Here were his ‘bullet points’: Team great All healthy Six hours to camp Relaxed pace Good guys Super dinner Taking pictures of the milky way Rainy in the morning Glorious sun […]
July 8, 2012 Eben’s ready for round two. His second group for the season has arrived and with all gear in tow. Sunday was spent packing and touring Moshi. A visit to and an opportunity to support the Porter Assistance Program based in Moshi, some milk shakes and a bit of shopping were all in […]
July 6, 2012 Eben Reckord reports that the team had another great day today with more game viewing on the Serengeti, then a drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a stop at Olduvai Gorge en route. Tonight they enjoyed a big bonfire on the rim of the Crater, and their Maasai camp helpers joined in for […]
July 5, 2012 Eben called on the sat phone to report that the team had a fantastic day on the Serengeti. They started out by seeing a rhinoceros at sunrise, not far from their camp.  Then, during their game drive, they saw a leopard in a tree with two kills, lots of lions, cheetahs, and […]
July 4, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord called from the Serengeti on the sat phone to report that the team made a good start to their safari. After departing from the hotel in Moshi, they travelled to Arusha for a morning of shopping, then lunch, then on to the Arusha airport for the 45 minute […]
July 3, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports from Moshi that the team had a nice final day coming off the mountain.  After a great sleep at Mweka Camp, they had a few hours of pleasant hiking down through the forest to the Mweka Gate, where they tipped their Chagga crew and said their thanks […]
July 2, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports that the team did a great job today. They started from Barafu about midnight, with everyone reaching Uhuru Peak (the highest point on Kili). The weather was good and the team had a nice trip. He said there was some snow as they got up near the […]
July 1, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports that the team had a nice night at Karanga, including a spectacular sunset. Check out Mt Meru to the west (near Arusha) in the photo that Eben sent. Today the team hiked from Karanga (at 13,000 ft) to Barafu (at 15,000 ft) and reached the camp in […]
June 30, 2012 Eben Reckord reports that the IMG Kili team had a good night at the 13,000 ft Barranco Camp. Nice! The next morning it was time to ascend the famous Barranco Wall, which involves a steep trail and a little scrambling in a few places. The top of the Barranco Wall is one […]
