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
Archive: February, 2012
Valentine Greetings From Aconcagua
February 14, 2012 The carry to Camp 2, just above the Ameghino Saddle, went well for Mike Hamill’s team today. They’re already back at C1. More than anything, the entire team wanted to send Valentine’s Day greetings to all their loved ones. Another good day is in the books. Phil Ershler
Preparing For Carry To C2
February 13, 2012 Just received the afternoon call from Mike Hamill and his Aconcagua crew. All up at C1 today and all’s good. Plan is a carry tomorrow to C2. Phil Ershler
Picture Perfect For Patagonia Team
February 13, 2012 A picture perfect day today! We had a nice little breakfast, quick stroll around town, exchanged some money, and rubbed Magellan’s foot (it’s a good luck thing). We loaded up the van at 10am and off we went to the Penguinera (penquinera colony). Most of the penguins were dressed better than our […]
Aconcagua Team Summits
February 13, 2012 Team 4 summited Aconcagua this morning. 5 a.m. was the departure time and the team was back at high camp exactly 12 hours later.  Weather was good going up and on top. Winds were calm on the summit, allowing the crew to take photos for 35 minutes prior to heading down. Time […]
Winter Guide Training In Ouray
February 13, 2012 In late January IMG guides met in Ouray, Colorado to review ice guiding skills and to share the latest techniques and technologies. With over 200 routes in the ice-park and dozens of backcountry climbs a short drive from town there is never a shortage of ice real estate to play on in […]
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, […]
Penguins, Wind, & Wings, Oh My
February 13, 2012 A lot going on in Latin America this week – here’s the latest news from our IMG teams abroad… Patagonia Trek The first IMG trek in Patagonia, led by Operations Manager Tye Chapman, is off and running. All trekkers, with all their luggage, arrived this evening in Punta Arenas, Chile. Breezy and […]
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 […]
Aconcagua Teams In Good Spirits
February 11, 2012 Mike Hamill called today to check in from Aconcagua. His team is at Base Camp and doing well. They elected to take a rest day today and will carry to Camp 1 tomorrow. Everyone is healthy and happy! Greg Vernovage called to check in at 2:00 pm PST. His group is slated […]