October 25, 2019 The 3X3 and Lobuche Teams made it across Khongma La and are now resting in Lobuche Village. This is a big day of trekking and with the threat of some snow coming in, we were excited to get the news! The team departed early from Chukkung and crossed the pass with high […]
Ama Dablam
All Smiles In The Khumbu Valley
October 24, 2019 We heard from the teams in the Khumbu Valley overnight. After climbing Chukkung Ri yesterday, it was time for the 3 teams to start splitting up. The Ama Dablam Team was up and out the door early this morning from Chukkung taking the high trail to Ama Dablam Base Camp. The trek […]
Chukkung Ri Summits!
October 23, 2019 The team had another beautiful day today in the Khumbu Valley. After breakfast, the team set out for the climb of Chukkung Ri and reached the summit! Congratulations to everyone on a great climb! From the summit of Chukkung Ri, the team took in views of the North Ridge of Ama Dablam, […]
Beautiful Day In The Khumbu Valley
October 22, 2019 IMG Senior Guides, Andy Polloczek and Phunuru Sherpa, checked in from the Khumbu Valley today. Andy is with our Ama Dablam and Lobuche climbing teams along with the 3X3 trekking team. It was a gorgeous day for trekking from Pheriche up to Chukkung. Everyone is feeling great and looking forward to their […]
Weekend Update from the Khumbu Valley
October 21, 2019 The Ama Dablam, 3X3 and Lobuche Peak teams had a good weekend in Pheriche. After trekking up and over the hill from Pangboche, the team settled into Pheriche (14,430’/4398m) for a couple days. This is a key place for acclimatization for the team. After getting settled into their rooms, the team took a […]
Nepal Team Blessed in Pangboche
October 19, 2019 IMG Senior Guides Andy Polloczek and Phunuru Sherpa checked in overnight from Pangboche. The team had a great trek up the valley where they met Phunuru. After saying hello, the team made their way up to the Pangboche Monastery where they had the trek and climb blessed by the local Lama. All […]
Teams on the Move to Tengboche!
October 18, 2019 The Ama Dablam, 3X3 and Lobuche Peak teams made the move from Namche to Tengboche today. IMG Senior Guide Andy Polloczek checked in to let us know the team is feeling great and the weather is fantastic. The team got moved into the lodge before heading across the trail to the Tengboche […]
Beautiful Day in Namche
October 17, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Andy Polloczek checked in with a great photos of the team in Namche. With beautiful weather and everyone feeling good, the team decided to take a short hike up the hill to the museum and also to visit the Tenzing Norgay statue. A bonus on a beautiful day is […]
3X3 & Ama Dablam Teams Move Up to Namche
October 16, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Andy Polloczek checked in this morning to let us know the team had a beautiful day of trekking up to Namche. Typically, the team departs after an early morning breakfast in Phakding. The team did just that and are now in the growing village of Namche for the next […]
Ama Dablam, 3X3 Teams Trek to Phakding
October 15, 2019 The Team had a smooth trip from Kathmandu to Manthali, and with good weather in Lukla, the team flew in on schedule. After arriving to Lukla, the team gathered their trek duffels and met the Sherpa guide team who will be with them for their journey. The team is in Phakding for […]