July 24, 2011 IMG Guide Kelly Ryan checked in from Peru and reports that the team had a great day touring the local Inca sites and some open air markets in Cuzco. They took particular interest in the layers of history that are literally built on top of each other. Inca stone walls with Spanish […]
Archive: July, 2011
Peruvian Adventures Begin
July 22, 2011 View Larger Map IMG Guide Kelly Ryan checked in from Peru this morning and reported that everybody (and their luggage) made it to Cuzco in one piece. They battled long lines in Lima but once on the airplane they were awarded views of the Andes and Salkantay which had just been dusted […]
I Come From The Stone Age!
July 20, 2011 Jason was pretty excited last night when he called to say that the team had all reached Pinapa, safe and sound. The title of Heinrich Harrer’s famous story of the first ascent of Carstensz seems appropriate for this final dispatch for the Carstensz team. Mark, Jeff, Chris, Ted, Colin, Andrew, IMG guide […]
Rainier Teams Off & Running
July 20, 2011 Despite the rainy forecasts our Rainier teams have been having some success. Emmons These guys summited yesterday in good form. They’re en route to the trailhead now. Strong bunch of guys, well done! DC IMG Guide Emily Johnston reported in with good news; they summited yesterday evening after getting a jump on […]
Kili Team Ready for Safari.
July 19th, 2011 After a quick final descent off the mountain, the team arrived safely back in Moshi for a relaxing afternoon and a evening feast. Everyone received their summit certificates during the celebration and will be bedding down soon for a well deserved rest. Tomorrow morning the group departs for Arusha and a short […]
Carstensz Climbers Back To The Forest
July 19, 2011 IMG guide Jason Edwards reports that yesterday the team put in over 12 miles of ups and downs crossing the plateau, which included 3 river crossings, 2700 feet of climbing, and 3000 feet of descent to their camp on the edge of the forest. Today they have two more river crossings, a […]
It’s almost “a wrap” on Kili.
July 18th, 2011. After a well earned night of rest, Eric Remza called in from the Kili team’s last camp. They’ll say their goodbys and thank yous to the incredible team of porters, cooks, servers, and guides before heading to the gate. Then it’s off to the hotel for a celebratory dinner. Adam Angel
Hot Enough For You?
July 18, 2011 While most of the folks in the US are sweltering hot these days, here at Mt Rainier we are having a nice cool July so far. Phil Ershler reports from Ingraham Flats that yesterday they had snow, rain, wind, sleet, and everything in between. It’s a little nicer today, but it sounds […]
Kili Summits! 100% on Top.
July 17th, 2011. 10:00 PM PST. (July 18th, 2011 for the summit crew!) Eric Remza called in from Uhuru Point, the high mark on Kilimanjaro. They summited around 8:00 AM local time and are beginning their descent. They still have a long and rewarding day ahead of them as they make their way down to […]
Carstensz Climbers Back Over New Zealand Pass
July 16, 2011 Jason Edwards reports that the Carstensz team have successfully made it back over New Zealand Pass, and are back on the plateau. The pass required 1700 feet of climbing, and they had to install ropes in several places of where the terrain was especially steep and slippery. Now, on the plateau, they […]