February 10, 2010 IMG Kilimanjaro leader Eben Reckord reports that the team enjoyed a celebration dinner back at the hotel in Moshi, after their successful climb and descent. Now they are heading for the Serengeti! Over the next three days they will experience world class wildlife viewing and some amazing luxury lodges and tented camps […]
February 8, 2010 Congrats for IMG guide Eben Reckord and the Kili crew, who called on the satellite phone from the crater rim, with news of their success.  Eben reports that the climb went well, with 10 of 12 members reaching Uhuru Peak, the top of Africa. Before signing off, they wanted to know the […]
February 5, 2010 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports by satellite phone that the IMG team had a good trip up from Shira, passing below the Lava Tower (over 14,000 feet) and then dropping down into the Great Barranco and the campsite at about 13,000 feet. From the Barranco Camp the members look down on the […]
February 4, 2010 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports that all is well with the February IMG Kilimanjaro team. After two days of climbing through the forest and scrub of the lower slopes of the mountain, the team has now reached the expansive Shira Plateau, at about 12,000 feet. This wide volcanic plateau covers the southwest […]
January 28, 1010 Eben Record and Ang Jangbu called from the middle of the Serengeti to report that all’s well with their team. After descending to Moshi, the team enjoyed a celebration BBQ dinner back at the hotel, then flew the next day to Seronera (middle of the Serengeti) for several days of prime wildlife […]
January 25, 2010 Add a Kilimanjaro Summit to the list of successes over the past few days! IMG guides Eben Reckord and Ang Jangbu called to say the team had a nice climb, with everyone making the summit and descending back down to Mweka Camp. Sounds like the weather was pretty good. Tomorrow they will […]
January 25, 2010 Aconcagua Update – Summit! Summit! Ben called in yesterday to report that he and fellow IMG Guide Peter Anderson and 8 IMG climbers reached the summit of 22,840ft Aconcauga! Great conditions on the walk up made for a nice summit but a little weather on the way down made things a little […]
January 22, 2010 Eben Reckord and Ang Jangbu called on the sat phone from Shira Plateau, a bit over 12,000 feet, to say that the group moved up to the Shira Camp yesterday, and are doing well. This expansive volcanic plateau on the southwest side of Kilimanjaro is a dramatic feature with big views, weird […]
January 20, 2010 IMG guides Eben Reckord and Ang Jangbu called down from Machame Camp at 10,000 feet, and reported that the group did well today. Starting at the Hotel in Moshi, they traveled to the Machame Gate by jeep, at about 6,000 feet. After their check in with the Kili Park rangers, they started […]
January 18,2010 IMG guides Eben Reckord and Ang Jangbu Sherpa arrived in Tanzania over the weekend and were awaiting the Kili Team’s arrival. The group was scheduled to have a free day yesterday to get organized, visit the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project, shake off some jet lag, and get their bearings in Africa. After porter […]
