August 26, 2026 Yesterday our trekking team entered Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, via the final section of the Inca Trail from Wiñaywayna. The Sun Gate is the traditional access point to the Machu Picchu Citadel, from which trekkers descend down to various buildings and living areas. IMG Guide Michel Henostroza remarked that the […]
August 24, 2026 IMG guide Michel Henostrosa reports the weather has improved and the team has been having a nice trek. After three days on the trail, today they are heading for the archaeological complex of Chachabamba. Then, they have a 3–4 hour ascent through the cloud-forest vegetation, orchids, and beautiful waterfalls to Wiñaywayna (2,650 m […]
August 22, 2026 IMG guide Michel Henostroza reports the team enjoyed visiting the archeological sites of the Sacred Valley yesterday, and continuing their acclimatization. Today it was finally time to begin the trek via a slightly different route, due to recent landsides which were caused by unseasonally heavy rain last week. Now the weather has […]
August 21, 2026 Our Machu Picchu trek team has now reached Cusco, Peru, at 10,000 feet and has met their guide Michel (who just finished the IMG Huayhuash Trek last week). They’re enjoying their acclimatization, taking it slow and easy as they become accustomed to the high altitude. Cusco is a fun town to explore, […]
August 16, 2026 IMG guide Tyler Nachand reports that yesterday the team successfully crossed the Yauche Pass (15,825”) before dropping down to Jahuacocha. Some of the team choose to climb even higher, tagging the summit of Diablo Mundo Peak (17,548’) for some even better views of the icy peaks of the Huayhuash, Today the team […]
August 8, 2026 Tyler reported by sat phone that the team arrived to the trailhead, Cuartelwayin, at 13,600 ft for their first night of camping. At the trailhead they met up with their local cook team and mule drivers, who had the camp all set up and ready for a tasty meal. The team is […]
June 19, 2026 Today is the day! With both teams having made a successful move to 17K Camp yesterday, they chose to push to the summit this morning and we should hear this evening about the success of their attempt. The weather is looking great and the both teams have been in good spirits so […]
June 18, 2026 And they’re off! Both teams are headed to 17K Camp today, and likely stepped out of 14K Camp about 10:30 AM. One of the quirks of the Alaska climbing season is the shift in daylight hours from early May to late June. By this point in the season, the cold temperatures on […]
June 17, 2026 These last two teams are really cruising up the mountain! Teams 5 and 6 are moving together now, and both taking a rest day after caching at 17K Camp. They expect to take their next step tomorrow, which will put them up at 17K Camp, and in position to attempt the summit […]
June 16, 2026 We’re back with more updates from Alaska, and things are moving fast! Team 5 rested yesterday, and took the opportunity to do some technical practice. Making sure that all members of the team are familiar with the safety techniques of glacier travel is essential before moving onto the upper mountain, which is […]
