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.
IMG News
Aconcagua Team 3 Reaches Camp 3
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!
Aconcagua Team 3 Carries to Camp 1
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!
IMG team reaches the summit of Pico de Orizaba
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!
Mexico Team is Acclimatizing!
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 […]
Mexico Volcanoes Team Arrives!
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
Updates from Argentina & Ecuador
January 14, 2024 Aconcagua– Team 2 led by Stu Johnson reached the summit of Aconcagua today battling high winds & cold temperatures. Now they are on their descent back to Mendoza via the Horcones Valley. Way to go team! Ecuador– Max Bond & team were thwarted from their summit on Antisana due to high winds […]
IMG Ecuador Team Remains Safe
January 9th, 2024– IMG Lead Guide Max Bond reports the team is safe and all is well amidst reports of internal conflict in the country.
Ecuador team explores Quito
January 7, 2024 Over the past few days, our Ecuador team has been getting acquainted with Quito and the surrounding areas. From visits to the local museum, cathedrals, and a morning trip to Otavalo Market, the team is doing well! On their way to Hacienda Pinsaqui, the team stopped by San Pablo Lake to stretch […]
IMG Aconcagua Team 1 Reaches Camp 1, Team 2 Reaches Basecamp
January 4th, 2023– IMG Guide Tyler Nachand (Team 1) let us know the team successfully reached Camp 1 (16,372′) after a long yet strong day of climbing. Climbers are doing well and look forward to another night higher on the mountain. IMG Guide Stu Johnson (Team 2) finished out their climb to Plaza Argentina Basecamp […]