Autumn Nepal Treks with IMG

IMG's Everest programs are recognized worldwide as simply outstanding, with a reputation for our highly professional staff of leaders, climbers and Sherpas, first-rate logistics and our resulting safety and success record on the mountain.

For Autumn 2010 IMG will launch an exciting array of Everest Trek options, under the direction of legendary climber and expedition leader Eric Simonson. We offer something for everyone... from treks to summit climbs. We have designed our programs to be truly unique and special — not like anything else you'll find on the market, so please read on!

Everest Base Camp / Ama Dablam Nepal Treks

October 12 - 28, 2010

This is the classic Everest Base Camp Trek, with the extra bonus of getting to start out with the Ama Dablam Expedition. Join the expedition team on the flight to Lukla, trek to Namche, Tengboche, Pangboche, and on to Dingboche. Then, continue on up the Dudh Kosi Valley to Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp.

For people in a rush, trim 4 days with a Helicopter departure from Pheriche (about 14,000 feet) on the way down — contact Eric for further details.

Everest Base Camp Nepal Trek and Lobuche Peak Summit Climb

October 12 - November 2, 2010

For Base Camp Trekkers that want to stay longer and go higher, bring the crampons and ice ax and add a spectacular Lobuche Climb to over 20,000' to your itinerary!

Lobuche Peak (20,075') is a perfect objective if you have Mt. Rainier skills (ice axe, crampons, rope). If you have climbed Rainier, then you have the skills you need for this climb.

This unique 25 day trek is designed for introductory level climbers. We have added to this program extra acclimatization time and climbing instruction on the glacier adjacent high camp. Learn basic skills for ice axe, ropes, crampons and then use those skills to climb beautiful and spectacular Lobuche Peak. After the climb, trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp, where you join the Ama Dablam team with their expedition puja. After saying goodbye, trek to Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar for your own adventure. This is a great trip!!

IMG's Philosophy
Our goal is to safely help as many team members as possible reach their goal, and we invest in the people and equipment that will make this happen. We value our reputation as the premiere international climbing company, and we only put programs in place that measure up to our own high standards. If you would like to join a world-class team, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your goals and qualifications and secure an exciting role for yourself on our expedition!

Expedition Organization and Leadership

International Mountain Guides ("IMG")
IMG is the oldest and most respected high-altitude climbing service in the world and its three principals, Eric Simonson, Phil Ershler, and George Dunn, have led and organized hundreds of expeditions worldwide. Each is an AMGA Certified Alpine Guide with Himalayan expedition experience including Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Shishapangma, and Cho Oyu. IMG's Himalayan mountaineering programs are organized and directed by Eric Simonson, one of the world's premiere expedition organizers. Under his direction IMG has conducted over 40 Himalayan expeditions. His teams include a group of professionals and Sherpas who are the best in the business. Since 1990, 450 IMG team members have summited the world's classic 8,000-meter peaks, including Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma.

Ang Jangbu and the IMG Sherpa Team
A veteran of dozens of expeditions and an Everest summiter, Ang Jangbu has worked with Eric Simonson on every IMG Himalayan program since 1991 and is a very popular leader. Ang Jangbu Sherpa and his staff put together one of the very best Sherpa teams for IMG. We are proud to have a group of Sherpas working for us who are among the best paid, best led, best equipped, and best trained in the business.

References

Joining a high-altitude trek or expedition is a serious decision. You should be completely confident in the organization and leadership before you make that decision. Many of you have climbed with us before, and because your experience with us was good, you're considering another climb with us. For those of you who haven't climbed with us before, we strongly encourage you to interview us thoroughly and also talk to our past clients. When you're ready to make the decision, we'll be happy to provide you with a complete list of references. Please also browse comments online from our trekkers and climbers.