July 8, 2013 Sheldon emailed last night to let us know her second team has arrived. They’re packed, gear has been checked and they’re ready to go. There was time yesterday to visit the market in Moshi. Next check in should be after Sheldon and crew have reached Machame Camp at 10,000 ft. This first […]
Archive: July, 2013
Denali Team Carries to 17K
July 8, 2013 Had a good call from Greg yesterday at 17K. Their move to high camp was nice. Good weather and conditions as they made their way up the fixed ropes and along the Buttress. The terrain from the top of the fixed ropes to high camp is the most spectacular of the […]
Hanging Tight At 14
July 5, 2013 We heard from Greg and the Denali team on the 4th of July. Everyone’s sending home holiday wishes from America’s tallest mountain. 14K is a good place to be when the weather’s unsettled. The team’s in a holding pattern until winds and snowfall settle down and allow the team to make a […]
Serengeti Serendipity
July 4, 2013 IMG guide Sheldon Kerr reports: “Headed out for safari day 2. All good. GREAT camp, cook, and guides. In the lap of luxury!†Happy 4th of July! Eric Simonson
Hello From Wisconsin
July 3, 2013 I’m sure that everyone has the intention to get married only once and therefore, we only have one opportunity to plan a honeymoon. I surprised my wife on the day of our wedding in early October with the information that we would be climbing Rainier with IMG in June. Needless to say, […]
Kili Climbers Heading For Serengeti
July 3, 2013 It may be only 140 miles by air from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip in the middle of the Serengeti, but it is like going back in time. Now you are surrounded by the rolling grasslands of this amazing ecosystem, as far as the eye can see, and there is a primeval […]
Kili Climbers Getting Ready For Safari
July 2, 2013 IMG guide Sheldon Kerr reports that the team successfully completed their Kili climb today with the descent down through the forest from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where they were picked up and transported to the hotel in Moshi. Everyone is doing well and are celebrating tonight with a BBQ and […]
Team Vernovage Ready To Carry
July 2, 2013 Greg should be making a carry today up high on the West Buttress. Weather and performance of the team will determine exactly how high they go. They’ll move some fuel/food up, as well as a bit of extra gear. More than anything, today also serves as a good opportunity to further […]
Success!
July 1, 2013 We just heard from Sheldon Kerr where she reports another triumphant ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The team put in a great effort today and 10 out of 11 climbers made it to Uhuru Peak. Everyone is doing very well after their hard work and are on their way to Mweka Camp […]
Rest Today, Carry Tomorrow
July 1, 2013 Greg and crew flew onto the mountain and have made great progress ever since. Yesterday marked their arrival at the 14,000 ft. camp with everyone and all their gear. Very nice. The trick, when you have a team this strong, is not to rush. Weather is good and people are strong […]