December 23, 2023 Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a smooth trip up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet. Their hike today was punctuated by some rain, which required donning their rain gear until the showers passed. Later in the afternoon, it cleared up and the sun came back out. Welcome to […]
December 22, 2023– IMG Senior Guide Phunuru checked in and let us know the team has settled in at Machame Camp after an enjoyable day walking through the rainforest. The team moved well and were in great spirits after reaching camp in 4 hours and 45 minutes! Climbers look forward to a restful night before […]
September 29, 2023– IMG Guide Audrey Simonson reported the team is enjoying seeing all the magnificent game in the classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Game Parks. The team has seen majestic elephants and vibrant zebras all while enjoying the African sunset painting the savannah. The team also had the opportunity to stop at the historic Olduvai […]
September 27, 2023– IMG Guide Audrey Simonson called in to let us know the team enjoyed their day by having lunch in Arusha and celebrating their 100% success rate. IMG Safari participants flew to Serengeti and will enjoy the next four days exploring viewing animals in the classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Game Parks. Congrats to […]
Sept 25, 2023 – IMG Guide Audrey Simonson called to report that all Kili climbers made the summit early this morning. The team enjoyed the climb under clear skies, cresting the rim of the dormant volcano as the sun peaked over the horizon. The team has successfully made it back to Mweka camp at 10,000ft […]
September 24, 2023 IMG leader Audrey Simonson reported that the team had a nice hike up to Barafu Camp (15,000 ft) today, and then spent the afternoon resting, eating, and hydrating. They are planning to get up at 11PM and be on the trail by midnight! Summit Day is a big push, but the team […]
September 23, 2023 IMG guide Audrey Simonson reports that the team had a nice day today on their hike from Barranco Camp, and everyone is doing well! The trail was steep at first as they went up and over the Barranco Wall, then a nice traverse after that, up and down into several small valleys. […]
September 22nd, 2023– IMG leader Audrey Simonson called in on the sat phone this morning (at IMG in WA, it was dinner time for them) to report that everyone on the team was doing well. Today they departed the Shira Camp at about 12,500 ft and climbed up to Lava Tower at about 14,500 ft, […]
September 21, 2023– IMG Guide Audrey Simonson noted the team successfully climbed through the forest to the Shira Plateau (12,000′) today. The team passed by unique ecology including Native Africa plants Lobelia and Groundsel.
July 24th, 2023– Ang Jangbu reports that the team had a very nice climb to the Top of Africa today, with 100% of the team reaching the true summit in perfect weather. The team climbed the Barafu Route to Stella Point (where they hit the Crater rim), then traversed left around to the highest point […]
