July 31, 2011 Eric Remza and crew reported in again yesterday. The team’s main objective was the Baranco Wall. Looks intimidating as can be from below, but once you get started, it’s not anywhere near as bad. In fact, it ends up being one of the more enjoyable days. There’s even a bit of easy […]
July 28, 2011 Eric Remza called in this morning, evening in Tanzania. Another stretch completed. The team is spending the night on the Shira Plateau, around 12,500’. Eric reports clear skies. The views of the mountain from Shira are pretty much unobstructed. Should be some serious star gazing going on. Tomorrow’s a longer day. They’ll […]
July 28, 2011 On July 27, guide Eric Remza phoned in to say that all members had reached Machame Camp. 5.5 hours is good time. Elevation gain is close to 4,000’ so that’s a good effort. First day is always exciting. After arriving at the Park Entrance, all the members need to register with the […]
July 26, 2011 IMG Senior Guide, Eric Remza, reported in from Tanzania today that the July 24 Kilimanjaro team had arrived and with all their gear. Boy that’s a nice feeling. Now they begin to focus on the climb. Tomorrow’s a day to pack, rest and get over a bit of the jet lag. Excitement […]
July 19th, 2011 After a quick final descent off the mountain, the team arrived safely back in Moshi for a relaxing afternoon and a evening feast. Everyone received their summit certificates during the celebration and will be bedding down soon for a well deserved rest. Tomorrow morning the group departs for Arusha and a short […]
July 18th, 2011. After a well earned night of rest, Eric Remza called in from the Kili team’s last camp. They’ll say their goodbys and thank yous to the incredible team of porters, cooks, servers, and guides before heading to the gate. Then it’s off to the hotel for a celebratory dinner. Adam Angel
July 17th, 2011. 10:00 PM PST. (July 18th, 2011 for the summit crew!) Eric Remza called in from Uhuru Point, the high mark on Kilimanjaro. They summited around 8:00 AM local time and are beginning their descent. They still have a long and rewarding day ahead of them as they make their way down to […]
July 16, 2011 After a spectacular day on the Breach Wall and the traverse under the Southern Glaciers IMG Guide Eric Remza reports that the team is feeling strong. The weather has been crystal clear and looking good as summit day approaches. Tomorrow the team will have a short day to “high camp” at Barafu. […]
July 15, 2011 Eric Remza called in from Barranco Camp at 13,000′. The group had a long and rewarding 8 hour day as they trekked past Lava Tower and to the base of the Barranco Wall, where they will camp. Tomorrow the group will get an early start to climb the Breach Wall before getting […]
July 14, 2011 All is well on Kilimanjaro. Eric Remza called in from the Shira Plateau to report that the group was very strong and doing great. The tent and gear porters got a quick start today and had a great camp ready for the climbers when they arrived. You get good views of the […]
