Phunuru checked in to report that the team had a very nice climb today.  The team started from Barafu Camp at about 12:30AM and reached the summit at dawn.  First they hit Stella Point (the crater rim), then traversed around to Uhuru Peak, just as the sun was rising.  Well done!  The team have now all descended to Millennium Camp (about 12,000 feet) for the night, and they will finish the descent to Mweka Gate in the morning.  All’s well on Kilimanjaro!

Hiking around to Uhuru Peak at sunrise (Phunuru Sherpa)

Team on Uhuru Peak (Phunuru Sherpa)

February 19, 2023

Yesterday the Kilimanjaro team moved to Karanga Camp, which is one of the most beautiful days of hiking.  First they ascended the steep trail on the Barancco Wall, then traversed below the Southern Glaciers before crossing the last running water at Karanga Valley and climbing to the nearby Camp. Last night was the third in a row at about 13,000 feet, which was great acclimatization for them.  Today, Phunuru Sherpa reports the team got up and made the short but steeper move up to the Barafu Camp, at about 15,000 feet.  They arrived in time for a hot lunch, and then spent the afternoon resting and preparing for the climb tonight.  The team plans to leave at 12:20AM for the summit.  We’ll keep you posted!

Feb 17, 2023 – Phunuru Sherpa reports the IMG Kili team had a great acclimatization day, ascending to 14,500 feet at Lava Tower, then dropping back to 13,000 feet at Barancco Camp.  Climb high, sleep low!  Tonight the stars in the Southern Sky will rise above the lights of Moshi below, while the immense Breach Wall towers above them.

Barranco Camp with the Breach Wall above (Phunuru Sherpa)

IMG Kilimanjaro climbers reach Barranco Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)

Phunuru and the IMG Team cross the Shira Plateau on their way to Lava Tower (Phunuru Sherpa)

Porters approach Barranco Camp among the giant groundsel plants (Eric Simonson)

Feb 16, 2023 –

IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Shira Camp this afternoon, reporting that the team reached the nearly 12,000 ft camp. After a day of trekking through overcast and breezy weather, the team enjoyed a hot meal celebrating their day. Tomorrow the team will continue upwards reaching almost 15,000 ft, sleeping at Barranco Camp.

IMG climbers celebrate their arrival at Shira Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)

IMG climbers take in the view on their way to Shira Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)

All is well in Tanzania!