June 22, 2022 – IMG leader Dustin Balderach reports that the team had a great tour around Cusco yesterday: “we checked out Saqsaywaman – some cool ruins over looking Cusco and the surrounding valley – as well a few other ruins up higher. A nice primer for Machu Picchu with the same amazing stone work. […]
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Inca Trail Trek team checks in from Cusco, Peru
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June 21, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus, we are happy to be back to Peru! IMG leader Dustin Balderach reports from Cusco that our first Inca Trail trek is off to a good start: “We just finished up a fantastic dinner here in Cusco with a fun and entertaining group. The team is happy, […]
Denali Teams 6 and 7 Moving Up
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June 19, 2022 Fair weather on Denali has allowed efficient progress for our last two teams. Team 6, led by Nickel Wood is carrying food and fuel to 17 Camp today and will return to 14 Camp tonight. Team 6 joined them at 14 Camp yesterday after moving up from 11 Camp. Nice work from […]
Denali Team 7 Flies Onto Kahiltna
June 17, 2022 – Denali Team 7, led by Forrest Baldwin, flew onto the Lower Kahiltna Glacier from Talkeetna on Wednesday the 15th. They have begun to move up the mountain and are not far behind Team 6. Team 6 arrived at 14 Camp today. All is well for our last two teams on the […]
Join us Overseas in 2022
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The world is finally starting to travel again, and the recent news that USA will no longer require a Covid test for travelers returning home will make things even easier. The following 2022 IMG International programs are CONFIRMED to run! Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – June 20, June 29 Kilimanjaro – June […]
Team 6 Flies Onto Kahiltna
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June 13, 2022 – Denali Team 6, led by Nickel Wood, flew on to the Kahiltna Glacier from Talkeetna late last night. After a long day of weather delays, the weather cleared for a flight and the team begun their ascent early this morning, camping at 7,300′. Team 7 arrives in Talkeetna today and will […]
Custom Denali Team 5 Summit
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June 7, 2022 – Our Custom Denali Team 5, led by Willie Webster, summited Denali on June 5, bringing the entire team to the summit in beautiful weather. The team enjoyed stellar views and clear skies. They’ve begun their descent and continue down the mountain. This wraps our May Denali programs, with 5/5 reaching […]
Denali Team 4 Summits
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June 4, 2022 – Congratulations to Denali Team 4, led by Nicole Sims, on their successful summit of the tallest peak in North America on Friday, June 3. The team has safely returned to 17,000 ft and is beginning their descent today. Close behind Team 4 is Custom Denali Team 5 led by Willie Webster. […]
Summits On Denali
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June 2, 2022 – Congratulations to Denali Team 2, led by Rowan Stewart, and Denali Team 3, led by Keith Rumburg, on their successful summits of Denali! Both teams summited in clear and relatively warm weather yesterday, collaborating to get both teams to the summit. Team 2 has returned to 14,000 feet to rest, and […]
Rainier Summits
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Congratulations to our Baker Rainier Seminar team, led by Brad Swanson, which summitted both Mt Rainier and Mt Baker this week, utilizing small weather windows to achieve a summit on both peaks. Our first Emmons climb of the year, led by Anna Hicks, summitted Rainier via the Emmons route this morning and the team is […]