February 20, 2012 Fresh off the summit of Kilimanjaro, the team began safari today. They flew out to Serengeti where the Landcruisers and drivers were waiting. The flight is a really cool experience and saves a ton of driving. From there they will travel overland through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and all the way back to […]
Kilimanjaro
Kili Team Summits!
February 18, 2012 Craig John called in from the summit of Kilimanjaro. Â 100% to the top. Â Nice work team! Â They will descend to their forest camp at 10,000′ and spend one more night on the mountain before wrapping this thing up. Â Tonight, we can almost guarantee one of the best night’s sleep they’ll ever have! […]
Kili Team at High Camp
February 17, 2012 Craig John just called in from our high camp at Barafu on Kilimanjaro. They had a little snow this afternoon, but are moving into clearing weather. Everyone is doing well and settling in for a few hours of sleep before heading to the summit. Wake at 11, walk at 12, step onto […]
Almost to High Camp on Kili
February 16, 2012 Craig John called in this morning from Karanga to report that the team is doing great, and that the rain continues to hold off. So far so good. Tomorrow will be a short day to high camp at Barafu, and then it’s “game” time. Adam Angel
Kili Team At Barranco
February 15, 2012 All is well at Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro. Craig John reports that they’ve finally climbed above the rain, and the weather is shaping up nicely. Tomorrow they’ll ascend the “sporty” and fun Barranco wall before traversing underneath the spectacular southern glaciers. For now it’s time to get a good sleep in one […]
Kili Team at Shira Camp
February 14, 2012 The path to Shira Camp gains altitude quickly. Today the team ascended in light rain, but into clearing skies. Tomorrow they’ll tackle one of the longer days up around Lava Tower and back down to Baranco Camp. Looking good… Adam Angel
Kili team does the rain dance on Kilimanjaro…
February 13, 2012 Craig John called in today from Machame Camp on Kilimanjaro. After two dry and cold climbs Craig reports that the rains have returned. The entire team is doing great and is happy to have day one in the history books. There is a good chance they will climb above the rain tomorrow, […]
Kilimanjaro Team In Moshi
February 12, 2012 Another IMG Kili team has safely arrived in Moshi to begin our third climb of the season. Once again Craig John is leading the way. If you haven’t been following our climbs on Kili this year, this will be Craig’s 21st summit. Today the team toured the local market, visited with our […]
20 Kilimanjaro Climbs
February 10, 2012 IMG Kilimanjaro guide Craig John said goodbye to his team at the airport last night, and headed back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest day before his third and final Kili trip this season. We asked Craig to send us a short retrospective after his 20th Kili trip: “I was sitting in […]
Kili team on safari; Craig John celebrates 20 successful ascents
February 7, 2012 Craig John called on the sat phone to report that the team is having a great time on their safari. Today they saw five leopards and a rhino in the Serengeti, which is quite unusual. The team has also been enjoying our luxury safari camp “in the bushâ€. This morning Craig said […]