October 2, 2010 The good news, and the good timing, continues. John Colver called in this morning, (Pacific time, evening on Kili), to report that the crew woke to a beautiful sunrise and a fun couple of hours up the Baranco Wall. And, managed to get to Karanga Camp at 13,300 ft. about 10 minutes […]
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Kili Team Eyes The Baranco Wall
October 1, 2010 John Colver just called in from Baranco Camp at 13,000 ft. Another day bites the dust. Good weather for hiking with a little mist coming into camp. But, the clouds have lowered now and skies are clear. The team is just heading into the dining tent for another good dinner. All continues […]
Kili Team At Shira Plateau
September 30, 2010 John Colver reported in from Kilimanjaro. Day 2 is complete. The group reported in from camp at 12,500 ft. on the Shira Plateau. Another good day, with plenty of sunshine. The entire group of 11 climbers continues to do well. Tomorrow will be a big longer distance wise. They head gradually uphill […]
Another Kili Team Arrives Safely
September 29, 2010 The last IMG Kilimanjaro climb before the rainy season starts has arrived in Tanzania and with all their luggage in tow. That’s always a great way to start the trip. John Colver, IMG Senior Guide, will be leading this trip.  11 customers and friends will be with John on the 7 day […]
Kili Trip Report – Darn Near Perfection
September 29, 2010 Another super Kilimanjaro expedition has come to an end, and what an end it was. The safari (almost) couldn’t have gone better. Weather remained perfect and did we see animals! The capper was at the end of our last day of viewing in Ngorongoro. We thought we were pretty much done and […]
Kili Team Update: Game Viewing On The Serengeti
September 24, 2010 “We finished our first full day on safari yesterday in the Serengeti, spending the night in Ndutu at the southern end of the Serengeti. This morning we’re on our way early to the Ngorongoro Crater for another full day of game viewing. We’ll stop at the Olduvai Gorge. Tomorrow we’ll be wrapping things up […]
Kili Team Down Safely
September 21, 2010 Phil called in at 9:30 am (PDT) The group is down off Kili, it was a beautiful day for descending the mountain and now they are enjoying a beautiful sunset view of Kili from the Hotel. All are well and they are looking forward to departing on safari in the morning. Phil
Kili Team Summits
September 20, 2010 Phil called in at 8:30 a.m. (PDT) All are well after a successful summit, and they are back down off the upper mountain resting at Mweka Camp. Everyone who departed high camp summitted, with 10 customers standing on the top of Uhuru Peak at 19,340’. It was a great day on top, […]
Kili Team Going For Summit Tomorrow
September 19, 2010 Phil called in to report that the team made it to High Camp in good form! The weather has been just shy of perfect so they’re set up for success tonight & tomorrow as they head for the summit. “Kind of a boring report, but that’s a good thing!” Tye Chapman
Perfect Weather As Kili Team Reaches Barranco
September 17, 2010 Phil called in at 8:30am (PST) More of the same, another good day today and the weather is still great! We’re at Barranco at 13,000’ the group is all doing well. Today was a 6 ½ hour day; a bit of up and down. Tomorrow we’ll cross the Breach Wall, a fun […]
