February 29, 2012 Phil checked in to report that all is well on Safari. After some last minute shopping in Arusha, they made to the Ngorongoro Crater just in time for a gin & tonic at sunset. Though the official game viewing begins tomorrow they’ve already spotted storks, baboons, giraffes, monkeys and dik-diks (small antelope). […]
Archive: February, 2012
Baker Dates Released
February 28, 2012 We just received our annual permit from the National Forest Service and are now happy to announce our 2012 Mt. Baker dates! July 19-21, 2012 August 4-6, 2012 August 24-26, 2012 For more information please visit our Mt. Baker page. IMG operates this program under permit in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest […]
Summit. Showers. Now Safari!
February 28, 2012 Phil checked in this morning to report that the team has been fed and watered and are now anxious to get out and check out the Serengeti. Among all the other animals, they’ll keep a close eye out for the Big 5: Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Lion, & Cape Buffalo. The Leopard and […]
100% Summit On Kili
February 27, 2012 Busy weekend for Phil & team on the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Sunday saw the group arrive & into tents at Barafu Camp (15,000′), just ahead of afternoon snow showers. After some gear prep and a hot dinner, they snuck in a few winks before the 11pm wake up call. It was time […]
Denali Prep Clinic With IMG Guide Greg Vernovage
February 27, 2012 Join IMG Guide Greg Vernovage at Outdoor Research this Thursday, March 1st, at 7pm for an informative clinic on all things Denali. The clinic is free but space is limited. Call Outdoor Research at 206.971.1496 to reserve your space. Tye Chapman
Kili Teams Rests At Barranco Camp
February 24, 2012 Phil checked in from Barranco camp on Kilimanjaro where the team is feeling great and doing very well. According to Phil, Barranco might just be the most scenic camp on the mountain. The team enjoyed taking in the sights this evening and are ready to call it a night. Tomorrow morning looks […]
Rainier Prep Talks Scheduled
February 23, 2012 It’s that time of year again – time to talk Rainier! Join IMG Guides at local REI’s to glean some good information on what you need to know to climb the Northwest Icon. Training tips, route information, gear and more. Below are the dates and locations – See you there! Date Time […]
Kili Trek On Track
February 23, 2012 A quick call from Phil this morning to tell us the team is resting at Shira Camp, about 12,000′, where the weather is “perfection” itself. Tomorrow they’ll make their way around the Lava Tower, then down a little to the Barranco Hut and get their first look at the Barranco Wall before […]
Patagonia Trek Successful
February 22, 2012 Just in from Tye… “The Patagonia team arrived safely in Punta Arenas, and the flights home have begun. Big thanks go out to the inaugural IMG Patagonia team for a great and memorable trip! Words can’t do the views justice, so check out these photos…” Congratulations to our first round of Patagonia […]
And They’re Off
February 22, 2012 Phil called in from a starlit camp on Kilimanjaro where he and the team are now getting ready to call it a night. It was a great start to the trek today after the team enjoyed a nice drive to the Machame Gate with pretty views along the way. Once on the […]