February 14, 2012 The path to Shira Camp gains altitude quickly. Today the team ascended in light rain, but into clearing skies. Tomorrow they’ll tackle one of the longer days up around Lava Tower and back down to Baranco Camp. Looking good… Adam Angel
February 13, 2012 Craig John called in today from Machame Camp on Kilimanjaro. After two dry and cold climbs Craig reports that the rains have returned. The entire team is doing great and is happy to have day one in the history books. There is a good chance they will climb above the rain tomorrow, […]
February 12, 2012 Another IMG Kili team has safely arrived in Moshi to begin our third climb of the season. Once again Craig John is leading the way. If you haven’t been following our climbs on Kili this year, this will be Craig’s 21st summit. Today the team toured the local market, visited with our […]
February 10, 2012 IMG Kilimanjaro guide Craig John said goodbye to his team at the airport last night, and headed back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest day before his third and final Kili trip this season. We asked Craig to send us a short retrospective after his 20th Kili trip: “I was sitting in […]
February 7, 2012 Craig John called on the sat phone to report that the team is having a great time on their safari. Today they saw five leopards and a rhino in the Serengeti, which is quite unusual. The team has also been enjoying our luxury safari camp “in the bushâ€. This morning Craig said […]
February 6, 2012 We just heard from Craig John and the team on safari. They are enjoying some well deserved R&R! They flew to Serengeti and are basing out of our private camp for two nights. From there, they’ll move to another private camp in Ngorongoro. The wildlife viewing and weather has been very good. […]
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 […]
