February 27, 2012 Busy weekend for Phil & team on the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Sunday saw the group arrive & into tents at Barafu Camp (15,000′), just ahead of afternoon snow showers. After some gear prep and a hot dinner, they snuck in a few winks before the 11pm wake up call. It was time […]
February 24, 2012 Phil checked in from Barranco camp on Kilimanjaro where the team is feeling great and doing very well. According to Phil, Barranco might just be the most scenic camp on the mountain. The team enjoyed taking in the sights this evening and are ready to call it a night. Tomorrow morning looks […]
February 23, 2012 A quick call from Phil this morning to tell us the team is resting at Shira Camp, about 12,000′, where the weather is “perfection” itself. Tomorrow they’ll make their way around the Lava Tower, then down a little to the Barranco Hut and get their first look at the Barranco Wall before […]
February 22, 2012 Phil called in from a starlit camp on Kilimanjaro where he and the team are now getting ready to call it a night. It was a great start to the trek today after the team enjoyed a nice drive to the Machame Gate with pretty views along the way. Once on the […]
February 21, 2012 Phil Ershler called in early this morning to report that all team members and luggage have arrived safely. Today they’ll enjoy a nice day at the hotel, recover from jet lag, and work on getting all packed up for tomorrow. They’ll head out for Day 1 of their climb bright and early […]
February 20, 2012 Fresh off the summit of Kilimanjaro, the team began safari today. They flew out to Serengeti where the Landcruisers and drivers were waiting. The flight is a really cool experience and saves a ton of driving. From there they will travel overland through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and all the way back to […]
February 18, 2012 Craig John called in from the summit of Kilimanjaro. Â 100% to the top. Â Nice work team! Â They will descend to their forest camp at 10,000′ and spend one more night on the mountain before wrapping this thing up. Â Tonight, we can almost guarantee one of the best night’s sleep they’ll ever have! […]
February 17, 2012 Craig John just called in from our high camp at Barafu on Kilimanjaro. They had a little snow this afternoon, but are moving into clearing weather. Everyone is doing well and settling in for a few hours of sleep before heading to the summit. Wake at 11, walk at 12, step onto […]
February 16, 2012 Craig John called in this morning from Karanga to report that the team is doing great, and that the rain continues to hold off. So far so good. Tomorrow will be a short day to high camp at Barafu, and then it’s “game” time. Adam Angel
February 15, 2012 All is well at Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro. Craig John reports that they’ve finally climbed above the rain, and the weather is shaping up nicely. Tomorrow they’ll ascend the “sporty” and fun Barranco wall before traversing underneath the spectacular southern glaciers. For now it’s time to get a good sleep in one […]
