December 30, 2023 Aconcagua Team 1 led by Tincho & Tyler is off! The team is all packed up and is out the door from Mendoza. Team 2, led by Stu, is just a couple days behind. All is good in Argentina!
Aconcagua Team 1 ready to go!
IMG News
Merry Christmas from Karanga Camp!
December 25, 2023 This morning our Kilimanjaro team wished us all a Merry Christmas from Karanga Camp! The team had a lovely hike up and over the Barranco Wall and pulled into camp before lunch so the team was able to have a restful afternoon. Tomorrow the team will have a shorter day travelling to […]
Kilimanjaro Climbers Arrive at Barranco Camp!
December 24, 2023 Our Kilimanjaro climbers had an excellent hike up to Lava Tower today for acclimatization where they had lunch, looking out over the vast landscape. After lunch, climbers descended to Barranco Camp, situated at the base of the Baranco Wall, where they enjoyed a delicious roast chicken Christmas dinner with the entire team. […]
Kilimanjaro climbers reach Shira Camp
December 23, 2023 Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a smooth trip up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet. Their hike today was punctuated by some rain, which required donning their rain gear until the showers passed. Later in the afternoon, it cleared up and the sun came back out. Welcome to […]
IMG Kilimanjaro Team reaches Machame Camp (~10,000′)
December 22, 2023– IMG Senior Guide Phunuru checked in and let us know the team has settled in at Machame Camp after an enjoyable day walking through the rainforest. The team moved well and were in great spirits after reaching camp in 4 hours and 45 minutes! Climbers look forward to a restful night before […]
Kilimanjaro climbers ready to go!
December 21, 2023– IMG senior guide Phunuru Sherpa reports from Moshi Tanzania that the December Kilimanjaro team have arrived with all their luggage. Good news! Today the members finished packing and weighing their duffel bags and had a chance to visit the town. Also, Phunuru and Kassim (our head Chagga guide) inspected the new tents […]
Vinson Climbers at High Camp
December 19th, 2023– IMG lead guide Porter McMichael reports that the team successfully moved up to the High Camp, where they are now dug in waiting for a good summit window. Everyone is doing well and they have plenty of food and fuel. The weather has been a bit windy, so they are hoping it […]
IMG climbers reach Vinson Base Camp
December 7th, 2023– Porter McMichael reports that the flight in the 757 to Union Glacier went smoothly. After landing they paid a quick visit to the facility, before boarding the Twin Otter ski plane for the flight back to the north to the Sentinel Range and Mt Vinson Base Camp on the Branscomb Glacier at […]
Ecuador Climbers visit Cotopaxi
November 14th, 2023– The IMG Ecuador team enjoyed their day yesterday by hiking on the lower mountain of Cotopaxi (currently closed due to active eruptions) and stopping by a local town to feed Alpacas and visit historic Inca Ruins. The team is feeling strong and well-acclimatized to begin their ascent of Chimborazo (20,561′), Ecuador’s tallest […]
Ama Dablam Climbers On Top!
November 12, 2023 We’re happy to announce that at 6:30 AM on November 13th, our Ama Dablam team reached the summit. After a lovely ascent, the team is now starting the long descent and will return to Kathmandu in the coming days! 2023 IMG Ama Dablam Summiters: Ngima Sona Sherpa Sonam Tasi Sherpa Chhiring Tendi […]