February 8, 2011 The team did great. We have been moving everyday, up and down the mountain. The result was our goal - everyone reaching the summit. As suggested, we moved slowly right out of the gate.  The team stayed together walking with or behind whichever guide was at the front. It is always great […]
February 7, 2011 IMG guide Greg Vernovage called on the sat phone to let us know that everyone reached Uhuru, the summit of Africa! They started about midnight and had a nice summit day. Congrats for a successful climb!! Today the team heads down to Mweka Camp for a final night on the mountain, then […]
February 4, 2011 Aconcagua Mike Hamill reports that all is well at Aconcagua Base Camp (Plaza Argentina). The weather continues to hold and they’re all looking forward to a rest day/acclimatization day tomorrow. Later in the weekend (Super Bowl Sunday) they’ll carry to Camp 1 but be back at BC for a 3rd night before […]
February 3, 2011 IMG Senior Guide Greg Vernovage reports that the February IMG Kili team is on the way and doing well. They all managed to arrive in Africa with all their luggage, a good start to the trip! Then, after a day in Moshi to re-pack gear, get used to the new time zone, […]
January 27, 2011 Justin reports from the bush that the safari is going well. They flew to Serengeti yesterday and had an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, where they were able to see one of the elusive leopards, in a tree.  Today they traversed the Serengeti to Ndutu, where they are now at […]
January 25, 2010 Justin Merle called in to report that everybody made it back to Moshi for a nice celebration dinner. Tomorrow, they’ll head over to the airport for their flight to the Serengeti for the much anticipated Safari portion of the trip. January & February is a great time for safari as the “Great […]
January 24, 2011 IMG Guide Justin Merle called to report that the Kili team commenced their summit bid at midnight, and 11 out of 12 summitted shortly after dawn today. The team made it down safely to Mweka Camp where they will enjoy some rest before beginning their descent down to the hotel tomorrow. Becky […]
January 22, 2011 We got word from IMG Guide Justin Merle yesterday who reported that the team had a great day en route to Barranco Camp at 13,000. Some of the team checked out the lava tower while others enjoyed a little extra time in camp. Today they crossed the Breach Wall which entails a […]
January 19, 2011 IMG senior guide Justin Merle reports that everything is going well for the January Kili crew. Yesterday the group headed into Moshi to visit the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project, which IMG supports. Then, after getting all packed up and a final night in a bed, the team headed up through the forest […]
January 1, 2011 The New Year has begun for IMG with great news from three continents. The last Kilimanjaro expedition for 2010 is on their way home after another great climb and safari. IMG Senior Guide, Ang Jangbu Sherpa, reports that the safari finished in fine fashion. Seeing the ‘big five’ was easy. They even […]
