Guide Justin Sackett checked in from Mt Whitney this week after wrapping up our annual program in conjunction with Sierra Mountaineering International. Justin reported beautiful weather and success on the highest peak in the lower 48. Congratulations to the team!
Climbers with La Sportiva Olympus Mons Cube Boots: Our climbers and guides have noticed a few issues with crampon compatibility with their Olympus Mons Cube Boots. While it’s important to check the compatibility of your boots and crampons regardless of the brand or type, here are a few observations Senior Guides Justin Merle and Porter […]
Our first Expedition Prep Seminar of the season let by Lara Railich just wrapped up. The team experienced some stormy weather and nearly 3ft of snow, conditions that will prepare them well for Denali Expeditions this spring. The team practiced a number of relevant skills such as camp building, fixed line ascension, sled rigging, and […]
It’s been a great winter for ice climbing so far in Ouray!  Ice conditions are awesome—bolstered by a good melt-freeze cycle of cold nights and mostly temperate, sunny days. The lack of significant snow storms has made for minimal backcountry avalanche hazard—meaning we have our choice of climbing in the Ouray Ice Park (a great […]
January 25, 2022 We love receiving Satellite Calls from the summit of mountains around the world letting us know that the team is standing on top and that all is well. That call came in just a few minutes ago from our team on Aconcagua! Climbing Aconcagua (22,842′) is challenging, it takes hard work, determination […]
December 8, 2021 IMG Chief Guide, Justin Merle reported that the Vinson team returned to Punta Arenas, Chile last night after a whirlwind adventure to the highest point in Antarctica. In addition to coming back with all their fingers and toes from their “perfect†-38C summit day, Justin also had some great photos! After all […]
December 6, 2021 Justin and the team safely descended Vinson today and are back to Base Camp. Great news! Now they are hoping to get a flight from there back to Union Glacier in the near future. We’ll keep you posted. Eric Simonson
December 5, 2021 Chief Guide Justin Merle called from the summit of Mt Vinson a few hours ago to report that the whole team was on top enjoying a perfect day with -38C and very little wind. Even better is that the Team have now completed their descent back to the high camp. Tired and […]
December 4, 2021 IMG leader Justin Merle checked in to report that the team all made it up the fixed ropes to high camp yesterday and are settled in. During the “night†they were up to check out the solar eclipse, and Justin says that while the sun was behind the mountain, the twilight was […]
November 11, 2021 IMG Guides Porter McMichael and Dr Emily Johnston checked in on their way through Puebla this morning. Yesterday was a big day for the team but having everyone stand on top together was all worth it! After descending Iztaccihuatl (17,159′) the team set off for Puebla, a hot shower, great dinner and […]
