February 19, 2020 Phunuru reported that the Kili team had perfectly clear day for their hike up through the forest to Machame Camp at about 9500 ft. This camp is situated right at the treeline, at the top of the forest, with the moorland zone above. If there are no clouds, the team will get […]
February 18, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa reports from Moshi that our February Kilimanjaro climbers have all arrived to Moshi, with all their luggage. That’s the way to start a trip. Today they had a good day preparing for their climb. In the morning they did the gear checks, before heading into Moshi to visit the market. […]
January 1, 2020 The team finished off the trip in style with a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The one place to see the black rhino on this trip is there. And they did: That mission complete, they’ve already had their last dinner together and begin the trek home in the morning with a […]
December 30, 2019 After the work, the reward. We are not saying that the summit of Kilimanjaro isn’t a reward but oh is it nice to be on safari in the middle of the Serengeti after standing on the top of Africa. The team flew out to the Serengeti and has been enjoying the thrill […]
December 29, 2019 The Kili team is down. They’ve returned to the hotel and showers have been had. The team had a celebration dinner with Phunuru and their Chagga guides, including lead Chagga, Kassim. Kassim has been with IMG on many Kilimanjaro summits. What’s next — tomorrow’s flight to the Serengeti! Congrats, to all. […]
December 28, 2019 Wow! So much for all the snow melting on Kilimanjaro. Phunuru and team did it. A little snowy, as you can see. This is certainly more the exception than the rule these days. The team got the job done safely and are now down at the lower camp for the night. […]
December 27, 2019 News is still positive from Tanzania! The team did their thing again and pulled into Barafu, high camp, in good form. They’re over 15,000’ now and everyone is feeling the altitude a bit. TBE – to be expected. All are prepping/packing/eating/drinking/resting and ‘psyching’ up for summit day. Way to go, gang! Phunuru […]
December 26, 2019 Remember, it’s about a 12 hour time difference between the US and Tanzania so the Kili team has already put in a good day hiking already. Rain keeps annoying them a bit during the day but drying out doesn’t take too long when you’re sitting on the equator. They’re settled in now […]
December 25, 2019 Phunuru and team called in today, Christmas Day. First, they wanted to let us know that everyone had made it to Barranco Camp at about 13,000’. They dealt with some rain this afternoon but skies were clearing as they moved later into the afternoon and early evening. But I think more […]
December 24, 2019 Phunuru and team send holiday greetings from Shira Camp in Tanzania, on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. A little mist today but who cares? Everyone is doing well. Tomorrow is Baranco Camp, one of the most scenic on the mountain and a pretty amazing place to spend Christmas. Remember, they’re about […]
