March 19th, 2024– IMG Guide Porter McMichael and team kicked off our Mt. Rainier 2024 season by returning today from a fantastic 4-day Denali Expedition Prep Seminar. The team enjoyed sunny and clear days reviewing skills such as knot typing, fixed line ascension, sled-rigging and expedition camp set-ups in preparation for their Denali expedition. Climbers […]
February 19, 2024 The Kilimanjaro climbers had a perfect summit day, with everyone making the top of Uhuru, the highest point. They left Barafu Camp a little after midnight and hit Stella Point on the Crater Rim at dawn. As they traversed around to Uhuru they were treated to a glorious sunrise with the sun […]
February 18, 2024 Phunuru reports the team had a nice hike this morning up to the Barafu Camp at 15,000 feet. It’s great to get up to the high camp early in the day, so the climbers can prepare. After a leisurely lunch, an afternoon spent resting, getting packed up, and an early dinner, the […]
February 17, 2024 Phunuru reports that the team had another day of great weather and fun hiking. They got an early start at Barranco Camp, climbing the steep trail up to the top of the Barranco Wall in the morning light. Then, with beautiful mountain views to their left, they then made a long traverse […]
February 4, 2024 A huge congrats is in order for our third and final Aconcagua team! The team reached the summit this morning in good style and is now on the way down back and will reach Mendoza in the coming days.
February 3, 2024 IMG Guide Tincho Lucero checked in reporting that the team made a successful move to Camp 3 today! With good weather in the forecast, a summit attempt is in the future soon. We’re excited for all of our Aconcagua teams and will keep you updated along the way!
January 29, 2024 Our Aconcagua team led by Tincho checked in this afternoon- they had a lovely day making a carry to Camp 1 under bluebird skies. The team is back at Plaza de Mulas Basecamp now and is looking forward to a well-deserved rest day tomorrow!
January 28th, 2024 This morning our Mexico Volcanoes team made it to the summit of Pico de Orizaba! The team was greeted by a lovely sunrise that cast the shadow of the peak across the landscape below. The team is now on the descent and will be starting their journey home!
January 22, 2024 Porter McMichael checked in this morning saying the team was headed off on another acclimatization hike! Today the team will hike from Passeo Cortez (12,000′) to La Joya (13,000′) before returning to their lodging near the pass. Tomorrow, the team will have another acclimatization day before getting ready for their climb of […]
January 21, 2024 IMG Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Mexico City today! The team has all arrived and is getting settled in. They will spend the rest of today touring the city and preparing for the climbs ahead. Best wishes for the team in Mexico! Audrey Simonson
