February 15, 2016
Let the wildlife viewing begin! Our safari guides have a good eye, but will they get the Big 5?
Greg Vernovage
February 15, 2016
Aconcagua Summit Cross
Good news from Argentina! Luke called at 9:30 am PT to let us know the team was on top of Aconcagua. Winds were light and all is well. That’s super news considering the issues with weather this year. Patience and persistence paid off. Luke, Nickel, Leandro and team – congratulations!
A bit lower on the hill, Mike and team made their carry to C1 yesterday and are moving up to C1 today. Mike reported the same good weather and that his team is fit and has been moving well.
A good day for IMG teams on Aconcagua.
Phil Ershler
Feb. 14, 2016
Well done, climbers!
Eric Simonson
February 13, 2016
Mawenzi at sunrise
Breaking news from Tanzania – Dustin and his entire team stood on the summit of Kilimanjaro today! Congratulations to one and all. Weather hasn’t been the easiest this trip but it certainly was ‘good enough’. One final night on the trail at Mweka Camp and they’ll be back to the world of showers and beds tomorrow. Then, it’s play time. Three nights on safari await.
On Aconcagua, both our groups are making progress. Luke, Nickel, Leandro and crew are making a carry today to C3 (high camp). They are trying to get into position to take a summit shot on Monday morning. Winds are forecasted to be at their lowest ebb at that time. No precipitation is in the forecast, just trying now to manage the winds.
Mike Hamill, Sara, Martin and crew arrived yesterday at base camp yesterday and are taking a well-deserved rest today. Everyone completed this 3-day approach march without issues. So far, so good.
Phil Ershler
February 12, 2016
Barafu High Camp (Eric Simonson)
The best weather so far for our Team on Kilimanjaro. Dustin checked in from Barafu High Camp (15,000’) with the Team. They had a great day trekking and are excited to get to the top of Kilimanjaro.
It will be a short night for everyone. The plan is to wake up at 10:45 pm, climbing at midnight! The energy level is high for the team as they talked and laughed at dinner with the anticipation of the night. Just getting off their feet will be enough, it can be tough getting a lot of sleep on any summit night!
Go get it!
Greg Vernovage
February 11, 2016
Dustin called from Karanga Camp (13,000’) to let us know that the Team is doing great. They hit the trail early in order to have plenty of time negotiating the Barranco Wall. Wise decision, after cresting the Wall, a little moisture came in and accompanied the Team.
Clear skies had prevailed by the time they were done with a great dinner! It is a short day tomorrow and this team has been working pretty hard to put themselves in position to get a shot at standing on top of Kilimanjaro!
Greg Vernovage
February 10, 2016
Hell of a day….
The water was too rough for kayaking so we commissioned the Zodiac again for another glacier tour. Captain Cesar took us to a great view point then right up next to the glacier.
After our boat tour we grabbed a bite to eat then hopped aboard the Grey III which brought us to our awaiting van, driven by Hugo, the best van driver in all of Patagonia!
We rocked out to a little John Fogerty, CCR, and Michael Jackson on the way to the hotel… showers now, then dinner at La Guanaca.
Things are wrapping up nicely!
Tye
February 10, 2016
Dustin reports from Barranco Camp (13,000 ft) that all is well. The Team continues to climb well. This can be a challenging day for everyone as they have to go over 14,500 ft before dropping back down to camp. One of the highlights for today is passing the Lava Tower.
There were a few clouds around them today which kept things nice and cool. The challenge with the clouds is knowing when to look up so you can get a good look at the mountain. Dustin said that they got a number of good looks and are excited for the Barranco Wall tomorrow!
Greg Vernovage
February 10, 2016
Mike, Sara, Martin and Crew
Luke and crew made their move yesterday to C1 (16,200’). Nice. A carry is planned today to C2. Weather’s clear but a tad breezy as they get higher. So far, so good.
Mike Hamill and team are going to start walking today. They drove to Penitentes yesterday and got mule loads sorted. Time to put the hiking shoes on and get this party started.
Phil Ershler
February 10, 2016
Tye and team spent some time yesterday exploring a bit of Lago Grey and the Grey Glacier. Now it’s time to get back down to the lake and make their way to Puerto Natales, in time for their final evening and dinner in South America. All good things must come to an end but this team is likely reliving memories and planning their next adventure. It’s a wrap.
Phil Ershler
