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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 12, 2023 Today our Antisana team pushed as far as they could but forfeited touching the top due to intense, high winds in a cloud cap. The team is back in camp now and doing well. Proud of our team and trying their best even when the mountains don’t cooperate. Audrey Simonson
November 12, 2023 Our Ama Dablam team had a lovely day of climbing to Camp 2.7! The team had blue skies and mild temps. Now they are resting before continuing their ascent in the coming days. Audrey Simonson
November 11, 2023 Our Ama Dablam climbers woke up this morning to a fresh dusting of snow overnight! After a good climb yesterday to Camp 1, the team is ready for their next push to Camp 2.7. Camp 2.7 is situated between Camp 2 and 3, positioning the team well for the coming days. Audrey […]
November 6th, 2023– IMG Ecuador team enjoyed a quiet and restful night at the historic Hacienda Pinsaqui last night and woke early this morning excited to head to Fuya Fuya for their first acclimatization hike. The team successfully reached the top standing at 13,986′ amidst cloudy conditions. Climbers moved quickly through their descent before arriving […]
November 5, 2023 IMG team members visiting old cathedrals in Quito (Romulo Cardenas) Looking out over Quito (Romulo Cardenas) Visiting cathedrals in Quito (Romulo Cardenas) AÂ plaza in Old Quito (Romulo Cardenas) After gear checks in the morning, the team set out to visit the lovely city of Quito! The team went for a series of […]
October 30th, 2024– IMG Guides Phunuru Sherpa, Stu Johnson, and Justin Sackett checked-in to let us know that the team enjoyed a day of training and a short acclimatization hike in Khare before settling in for a cozy dinner in the tea house. Spirits are high and the team is feeling strong. The team will […]
October 29, 2023 The IMG Mera guides report that the team had a nice hike today up to Khare, the highest village in the Hinku Valley at about 5000m (16,400 ft). Along the way, they skirted the north face of Mera Peak, a very imposing wall of rock and ice, and enjoyed their first views […]
