February 4, 2012 Craig John called in last night from the summit of Kilimanjaro. They had great weather and a fantastic climb. It was a long hard day, but the team is doing great. They should soon be walking into camp in the lowland forest. Lowland being 10,000 feet ! I’m sure it will be […]
February 2, 2012 We just received a sat phone call from Craig John and the team at Karanga Camp on Kili. The clear and cold weather is persisting and the wind is picking up. It’s looking like a repeat of the last climb. With clear weather comes starry skies and great views of the lights […]
February 1, 2012 Craig John just called in from Barranco Camp at 13,000′ on Kilimanjaro. Another spectacular clear and cold day. They covered a lot of ground today and gave the lungs and legs a good workout. They will sleep well tonight! Tomorrow is one of the most enjoyable days of the climb when they […]
January 31, 2012 We just heard from Craig John and the team at Shira Camp on Kilimanjaro. The group is doing well, and enjoying a good spell of clear weather. Craig reports that like the climb he just completed, it is very cold. Much colder than usual. If you are on the next climb make […]
January 28, 2012 The second Kili Team (and all their bags) are “present and accounted for” in Moshi. We always breathe a huge sigh of relief once we’ve got the whole group together half way around the world. After a quick foot tour of town and a visit to the Kilimanjaro Porter’s Assistance Project, they’ll […]
January 25, 2012 Craig John called in from safari. After an exciting flight to Serengeti, they were treated to some pretty great viewing right off the bat. Leopard and lion sightings almost immediately. Not too shabby! They’ll stay in the Serengeti area tonight before moving to the Ndutu area tomorrow. Lot’s of well deserved R&R […]
January 23, 2012 Craig John called in this morning from Mweka Camp (10,000′). Everyone is safely down and content. They’re super tired from the cold and windy climb and ready for a well deserved rest. A few family members are arriving in Moshi today to join the team for safari. Tomorrow they’ll drive to the […]
January 22, 2012 Craig John just called in from the summit of Kilimanjaro. This was his 19th summit, and he reports the coldest and windiest conditions that he’s ever seen on Kili. They climbed in down parkas pretty much the whole way. Nice work team! They’re heading down now, and eagerly anticipating a hot lunch […]
January 21, 2012 Craig John just called in from breakfast at Karanga Camp, and said that the group had a great night’s sleep and are gearing up for the short climb to high camp (Barafu, 15,000′). They’ll go to sleep as early as possible and try to get a few hours of rest before they […]
January 20, 2012 Craig John checked in this morning after the long day from Shira to Baranco Camp. The weather remains cold and windy and they managed to get into camp before some afternoon rain. Nice timing! They took the high traverse around Lava Tower to take advantage of the opportunity for acclimatization. The elevation […]
