September 30th, 2011 It’s always nice to start out the morning with a sat phone call from Kilimanjaro. Eben Reckord reported in this morning that they had a sweet day going up to and around the Lava Tower at about 14,500 ft. before heading down to camp at Baranco (13,000 ft). They’re moving so well […]
September 29th, 2011 Fresh from a trip with 100% of the team reaching the roof of Africa and an amazing safari – IMG Senior Guide, Eben Reckord, is at it again. Machame Camp at 10,000 ft. yesterday and moving well. That’s great news as I’ve always thought the first day on the trail was one […]
September 24, 2011 The Serengeti was generous yesterday, giving a great day of game viewing. We started our day with cape buffalo just outside the lodge property, followed up with a pride of fifteen lions, more leopards, cheetahs, elephants and we even came quite close to a collision with a giraffe. We also added a […]
September 22, 2011 You can tell you’ve shifted gears when a day after walking out of Kilimanjaro National Park you are sitting in the Arusha Hotel, eating a buffet that must have been created for kings and queens, and your biggest concern is making your flight out to the Serengeti. After landing at the Seronera […]
September 19th, 2011 IMG guide Eben Reckord reported by sat phone that 100% of the team reached Uhuru Peak, the top of Africa. Now, they are on their way back down from the summit, with the goal being to reach the Mweka Camp (about 11,000 feet, at the edge of the forest). Everyone will feel […]
September 18, 2011 IMG guide Eben Reckord checked in by sat phone from the 15,000 foot Barafu Camp on Kilimanjaro. He says they had a bit of rain earlier in the day, but that it is clearing up now and everything is looking good for their summit climb tonight. After an early dinner, everyone is […]
September 16th, 2011. The group is settling in for their third night on the mountain. They’ve had a big day and everyone is very tired, so they should sleep well tonight! The plan tomorrow is to ascend the Breach Wall and traverse below the Southern Glaciers. This is our favorite day on the approach, with […]
September 15th, 2011 Eben Reckord called in this morning to give us an update on the group. After a slow and steady climb the group has reached Shira Camp on the edge of the plateau. The group is doing well and is staying healthy, but also feeling the altitude. It takes a lot of effort […]
September 14, 2011. Day one complete! It’s quite the journey from Moshi up to the Machame Gate where the climb begins. Here, the group meets their local team of cooks, servers, tent porters and support staff. After lots of gear shuffling and a great day on the trail, the team has made it to their […]
September 13, 2011. Eben Reckord checked in to let us know that the whole team has arrived safely in Moshi and is resting up from the long flights. After a good rest, they’ll check out the local market, visit with our good friends at the Kilimanjaro Porter’s Assistance Project, and get ready for “The Main […]
