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Mountain
Guiding
Marshall
is excited to be guiding trips on mountains around the world
for people like you.
In
2005 Marshall completed his Quest for the Seven Summits. In
less than 3 years, Marshall was able to reach the highest
point on each continent, including Mount Everest, all on first
attempts!
He
has applied the knowledge he gained on these mountains, which
was built upon 20 years of ultrarunning and 10 years of adventure
racing (this guy knows how to take care of himself - and others!
), to guide clients on mountains around the world. He truly
enjoys helping other achieve their goals.
Marshall
is also a certified Wilderness First Responder , trained through
First Lead . See the
Wilderness First Responder section below for more information.
Let
Marshall help you
achieve your goals in the mountains!
Upcoming
climbs led by Marshall include the following.
Back
by popular demand, Marshall has finalized plans for another
guided climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in July/August 2008, followed
by a safari. At 19,340 feet high, Mount Kilimanjaro is
The
Roof of Africa!
Dates
for Kili 08 will be July 25* through August 9, 2008, following
this schedule:
July 25*
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport/transfer to Moshi hotel
July 26
Climb Preparation
July 27-Aug 2 Kili climb (7
days)
Aug 3
Rest day and safari preparation
Aug 4-8
Safari (5 days)
Aug 9
Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport/return
to the U.S./home
*
Note: in order to arrive at the Kilimanjaro airport in Tanzania
on July 25, you will have to depart the U.S./home on July
24, 2008.
Sign
up NOW!
Kilimanjaro
Via the Machame Route (7 days)
As
a member of the expedition you will climb Kilimanjaro by the
Machame route, one of the most scenic routes on the mountain.
The climb will take 7 days to ensure that all climbers
have a chance to acclimate, greatly increasing the summit
success rate.
The
Machame Route, sometimes called the Whisky Route, is a popular
route up steep paths through the rainforest, heather forest,
and moorlands to the rocky Shira Plateau. The route passes
the lava tower, with dramatic views of the Breach Wall precipices.
Shortly beyond this it descends to Barranco campsite. You
will scramble to the top of the Barranco Wall and then traverse
over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley campsite beneath
the icefalls of the Southern Glaciers. The trail ascends a
ridge to a campsite by the Barafu Hut, an airy location in
the alpine desert zone. On summit day you will start just
after midnight for the ascent of scree fields, traversing
beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields
to join the Barafu Route to Stella Point. From here, a further
40 minutes leads to Uhuru Peak - the Roof of Africa!
Tired,
but thrilled with you accomplishment, descend to the Barafu
Hut for a rest and brunch before continuing down to camp at
Mweka Hut. On the final day, a descent through beautiful forest
brings you to the Park Gate.
You
will carry only a day pack; porters will carry all group gear.
Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters
will pitch for you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes
and walking poles. A detailed equipment list will be provided.
This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual
used to walking in mountain areas.
All
permits, guides, porters, ground transportation, tents, and
meals on the mountain are included. Tips for porters, guides,
assistant guides/cooks are extra.
For
more information on the climb and the safari download the
Kili
Climb and Safari Details document
Safari
(5 days)
After
climbing Kilimanjaro, join Marshall on a 5 day safari. The
safari will include game drives in Lake Manyara National Park,
the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, as well as a visit to
the Olduvai Gorge. You will be staying in hotels and lodges
during the safari – a real upgrade from previous tenting safaris
provided by Team Stray Dogs!
All
ground transportation, drivers/guides, park entrance fees,
lodging, and meals while on safari are included. Tips for
drivers/guides are extra.
Base
of Operations - Moshi
While
in Moshi, you'll stay at the Keys Hotel – Uru Road
(or similar). The Keys hotel is a modern tourist hotel located
in an area where you can easily see the snow of Mount Kilimanjaro
on a clear day. They have friendly and professional staff
that are dedicated to personalized services.
Five
nights lodging, including breakfast at the (Keys Hotel or
similar), are included. Lunches and dinners while staying
in Moshi are extra/as you chose.
Sign
up NOW!
If
you'd like to have the experience of a lifetime, seeing the
sun rise from the Roof of Africa, sign up now!
Application
as a pdf
Application
as a Word document
Price
The
land price for this trip is only $4,500.*
You
will have some additional in-country costs, including tips,
lunches and dinners while in Moshi, and any personal shopping
you might want to do.
For
more information on what's included in the price,
both
for the climb and the safari, download the
Kili
Climb and Safari Details document
*This
is only $500 more than the Team Stray Dogs trip in 2006, and
includes an extra day on safari - with the luxurious upgrade
of staying in lodges and hotels instead of campgrounds during
the safari portion of your trip.
Flights
You
must fly into the Kilimanjaro airport, arriving on July 25,
2008. Suggested flights arrive at the Kilimanjaro airport
at 10:20 p.m.on the July 25th.
You
must fly out of the Kilimanjaro airport, preferably departing
in the afternoon of Aug 9th (or, you can make you own arrangements
for departure if you have additional, optional travel in Tanzania).
Currently,
flights from Denver, CO to Kilimanjaro Airport are approximately
$2,300 for the anticipated travel dates in July/August
2008.
Team
Stray Dogs is pleased to offer special airfare rates from
the U.S. to Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania through Adventures
Within Reach. To obtain these special fares, please contact:
Robin
Paschall at 303-325-3746 or 877-232-5836
info@adventureswithinreach.com
Specify the Team Stray Dogs Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari when
speaking to Robin.
What
to Bring
Kilimanjaro
is not a technical climb but, as with any mountain that is
above 19,000 feet, appropriate gear and clothing is required
as the temperatures will be well below freezing (see the Packing
List). With wind-chill factored in, it is advised to carefully
go over the packing list so as to bring appropriate footwear,
wind- and waterproof clothing, and cold weather gear. No crampons,
harnesses, or rope travel is required.
All
climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are
served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside while on the
mountain. While climbing, you will carry only a day pack with
water, a few warm clothes, rain gear, a camera, and maybe
a few of your favorite snacks. Porters will carry all group
gear, including tents and food, as well as most of your personal
equipment such as sleeping bags, pads, toiletries, and clothing.
Temperatures
on the mountain should range from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
at the foot of the mountain and 5 degrees to -5 Fahrenheit
on top plus wind chill. Lower down, it can be wet and humid,
but higher up, there can be snow.
Temperatures
on safari should range from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. You
will be traveling in 4-wheel drive vehicles, and staying in
hotels or lodges at night.
If
you want to join Marshall Ulrich and Team Stray Dogs in Tanzania
for
the adventure of a lifetime...
Sign
up NOW!
Aconcagua
is the highest point in South America, the highest point in
the western hemisphere, and one of the Seven Summits!
Marshall
lead a successful climb of 22,841-foot Mount Aconcagua via
the Polish Glacier Traverse in January 2007, and recently
received a request to organize and guide a trip on 2008. Details
are still being worked out, but Marshall anticipates that
the climb of Aconcagua will happen in December 2008. The group
will probably climb via the normal route, although final details
are yet to be determined.
Tentative
dates for Aconcagua will be in
December
2008
Contact
Marshall today if you are interested in climbing Acancaqua
in December 2008.
Marshall
is still hoping to organize a climb of Mount Blanc, based
out of beautiful Chamonix, France. Following the climb, join
Marshall on the Mount Blanc circuit through the French, Italian,
and Swiss Alps,
Mount Blanc
Anticipated Summer 2009
If
there is sufficient interest, an optional climb of the Matterhorn
may be added to this trip.
Contact
Marshall today if you are interested in this trip.
Marshall
is considering putting together a trip to Ecuador to climb
the volcanoes and to visit the Galapagos Island. This trip
could possibly be offered in 2009. More information on this
trip will be provided soon, and completion of the trip will
depend largely on the level of interest expressed by people
like YOU!. So, if you'd like to climb the Ecuadorian Volcanoes
and see Darwin's Galapagos, contact
Marshall today!
Marshall
is pleased to report great success on his 2005 and 2006 Mexican
Volcanoes guided expedition, including all members reaching
the summit of Orizaba!
Click
here for trip reports from
the 2006 expedition.
Marshall
will consider additional trips to the Mexican Volcanoes, typically
in October, depending upon the level of interest. If you're
interesting in this "entry-level" trip where you can learn
mountaineering skills and experience climbing at high altitudes,
contact Marshall
today!
Marshall
lead a successful climb of 22,841-foot Mount Aconcagua January
10-29, 2007. Aconcagua is the highest point in South America,
the highest point in the western hemisphere, and one of the
Seven Summits!
Click here for trip
reports.
In
addition to decade of experience facing the harshest conditions,
and experience gained climbing the Seven Summits and leading
trips to Kilimanjaro and the Mexican Volcanoes, Marshall is
also a certified Wilderness First Responder . Marshall earned
his certification through First
Lead, and strongly recommends them if you are considering
Wilderness First Responder Training or Wilderness First Aid
Training, or if you need your WFR recertification.
Peter
Muckerman, owner and lead instructor for First Lead, is an
accomplished trainer; a Wilderness EMT-B, an EMT Instructor,
and is past medical director for an experimental education/wilderness
adventure therapy program for youths where he assisted and
treated dozens of patients in the backcountry each week. Also,
he is a veteran First Aid Instructor for the American Red
Cross. More than that, Peter is a GREAT guy!
Marshall
wife, Heather, also completed the training and is a certified
"woofer" too. Both Marshall and Heather were EXTREMELY impressed
with Peter's teaching skills, organization, hands-on training
exercises, and presentation of the loads of material you need
to cover. They were even more impressed with Peter's approach
to work that he does - not just teaching, but in serving his
patients. Throughout the course, Peter reminds his students
keep their hearts open and lay their hands gently. In other
words, always remember the patient! Their care is your goal
It was a wonderful, human touch that really made a difference.
Please
see the Adventure Travel page
for information regarding Stray Dogs Adventure Travel with
a Purpose trips, lead by Marshall. In June 2006 Marshall lead
a group to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, followed
by an African safari. All profits from the Stray Dogs Adventure
Travel Trips are donated to the Religious Teachers Filippini.
The
Adventure Travel trips are just Marshall's latest effort to
raise money for the Sisters. Since 2001, Marshall has been
doing fundraising to support the education of women and children
around the world. For more information on Marshall's humanitarian
efforts please see the Fundraising
page.
Click
here for trip reports.
Also
be sure to keep an eye on
Marshall's blog for additional trip reports, updates,
and general news and information.
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