December 22, 2011 Last Thursday, in honor of Ang Jangbu being in the USA, we made some calls and invited a few folks over for a slice of pizza and a beer. The result: a room filled with friends, family, loved ones as well as 11 IMG Guides representing 18 Everest summits. Pretty cool stuff! […]
December 21, 2011 The years come and go so quickly anymore that we rarely get a chance to sit back and reflect on our past. And now, here we are with 25 years of it! When we look back on the first days of IMG, we’re quick to notice that for the most part the […]
December 20, 2011 Last Friday we did our best (sorry you couldn’t make it Becky & Clarissa) to close the doors for our annual Christmas Party. This year, instead of the typical egg nog, cookies and white elephant gifts, we opted to head over the Crystal Mountain for a company ski day. Did I mention […]
December 14, 2011 Our good friend & Nepalese partner, Ang Jangbu Sherpa, is here in the US visiting some friends & family and taking care of a little business along the way. Today he spent the morning with Eric Simonson and Greg Vernovage going over some of the details for the upcoming Everest season. Later […]
November 30, 2011 What about altitude sickness? Should I worry? We all know that worrying will get you nowhere, and knowledge is power…so let’s get down to what you need to know. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and acute mountain sickness (AMS) are three distinctly identified types of acute altitude […]
November 11, 2011 Part 5 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Max Bunce talks about some key components to any successful outdoor adventure. 4 Keys to a Successful Climb By Max Bunce 1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate Many times in my life I have failed on a climb almost certainly because […]
November 10, 2011 Part 4 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Greg Vernovage lays out a few simple but effective tricks of the trade. Tricks Of The Trade By Greg Vernovage I have been around a lot of guides over the years and what I’ve noticed is that we all […]
November 9, 2011 Part 3 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Austin Shannon talks about a few simple ways to lighten up your overflowing backpack. Lighten Up! By Austin Shannon Ok, ok, I know how much we all like to research and buy our climbing gear, but for some, the […]
November 8, 2011 Part 2 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Chris Meder describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Daily Expectations & Your Process By Chris Meder Mountaineering, like many challenging things we apply ourselves to in life, can bring some anxiety. Not knowing what […]
November 7, 2011 Part 1 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Jenni Fogle describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Success and Failure in the Mountains By Jenni Fogle I don’t think anyone sets out on a climb expecting to fail. Some may have doubts or […]
