August 9, 2023 IMG leader Tyler Nachand reports that the team had a second acclimatization day with perfect weather. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Huaraz the team set off for a hike up to Laguna Churup. Following the climbers’ adage “climb high, sleep low” they hiked up to 14,750 feet (4500m) with […]
July 21, 2023 Today was a perfect acclimatization day for the team, as they follow the adage “climb high, sleep lowâ€! They started at Shira Camp (12,500 ft) and then traversed to Lava Tower (14,500 ft) before dropping down to Barranco Camp (12,800 ft). Ang Jangbu reports that the weather stayed nice, though at these […]
July 20, 2023 Ang Jangbu reports that the team woke up to a beautiful morning at Machame Camp. The weather stayed good all day and they had a gorgeous five and a half hour hike up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet, arriving in time for a late lunch. Along the way they […]
July 19, 2023 Ang Jangbu reports that that the team departed Moshi on schedule this morning, for the drive up through the tea, banana, and coffee farms on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. At the Machame Gate they got checked in with the National Park and received their climbing permits. They had a bit of light […]
When embarking on a mountaineering adventure, whether it’s Mt. Baker or one of the 7 summits, it is crucial to equip yourself with a well-designed layered clothing system to ensure comfort and warmth across various weather conditions. The diverse challenges faced while climbing mountains range from gusty winds and rain to heavy snowfall and scorching […]
July 12, 2023 Update on our Mt. Rainier programs! We have had success on the Fuhrer Finger, Disappointment Clever, Emmons, and Kautz routes this week and are looking for more this upcoming week. Rowan Stewart and his Kautz team reached the summit yesterday and are on their descent while Porter McMichael and the Emmons team […]
July 8th, 2023– We are happy to report our Fuhrer Finger team was successful in summiting this morning! Strong clients and guides allowed for the team to reach the summit, do a carry-over onto the Disappointment Clever route and descend all the way down in a single push. Congrats to the whole team!
July 5, 2023 All being said, this year in the PNW has been absolutely stunning! All climbers across the Cascades are reveling in the sunshine and smooth climbing up high. Our yearly Little Tahoma Seminar wrapped up nicely over the holiday weekend while our first Baker North Ridge programs are in full swing. Hoping for […]
June 30, 2023 The last day of the safari was a good one, with more game viewing on the Serengeti, a visit to the famous Olduvai Gorge, and an excellent adventure into the Ngortongoro Crater. Phunuru reports that as predicted the elusive Rhino finally made a guest appearance down in the Crater (where they are […]
June 29, 2023 The Serengeti is an enormous ecosystem, and Seronera (where the team is staying) is practically in the center. Phunuru reports that today the Kilimanjaro team headed west from Seronera in their 4WD safari vehicles to successfully intersect the great migration, which is currently moving towards the north for their crossing of the […]
