July 18, 2010 IMG guide Eric Remza reports by sat phone that the team had a fine day of trekking yesterday, with excellent weather. They traversed the famous Barranco Wall, then below the hanging glaciers of the south side of the mountain to Karanga Valley camp (13,000’). Everyone is doing well and the team was […]
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New Partnership With JanSport
June 18, 2010 We’re happy to announce a new partnership with JanSport, the original outdoor gear brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. While our official partnership with JanSport might be new, it’s no secret that we’ve known Skip and the JanSport team since the 1970’s. JanSport built the […]
Avalanche On Mt. Rainier June 5th, 2010
June 8, 2010 Many of you have heard there was a significant avalanche on the Ingraham Glacier early in the morning Saturday June 5th. We have had some inquiries about this particular avalanche event and also about avalanche hazard on the mountain in general. Here are a few of the FAQs. Was IMG involved in […]
Expedition Updates: Rainier, Everest & Cho Oyu
April 19, 2010 Mt. Rainier Denali Prep Seminar Wrap-up Our latest Denali Prep Seminar wrapped up on Saturday after several days of training out of Camp Muir. They covered ascending fixed ropes, crevasse rescue, snow cave digging, building proper anchor systems, sled rigging and use, as well as glacier travel and route finding. While the […]
Future IMG Climbers In Orting
March 4, 2010 I spent yesterday afternoon with a great group of kids from Orting! We talked about climbing Mt. Rainier, Leave No Trace ethics, and played with some of the gear I brought along. And because it was such a nice day we went out side and practiced setting up a tent then fired up […]
Everest: Beyond The Limit Dates Announced
December 11, 2009 Air Dates Announced Now in its third season, the Discovery Channel’s Everest: Beyond The Limit is taking a new approach to filming this year and will feature both International Mountain Guides and Himalayan Experience in a five-part series.The dates and times are below. Be sure to check your local listings for any […]
25th Anniversary of Phil Ershler’s first Everest Summit
October 20, 2009 Today marks 25 years since Phil Ershler made the first American ascent of the North Face of Everest. His first Everest summit was achieved in a solo climb where his one and only oxygen bottle ran out on the upper mountain. He went on to the top, descended safely, and did it […]
Memories are Everything: The 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s
September 10, 2009 We’ve known Alan Arnette since he climbed Cho Oyu with IMG back in 1998. Since then he has built his website into a leading climbing news source. After his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2003 Alan dedicated his life to raising money to help researchers find a cure. We’re proud […]
30 Days On The Ruth
August 25, 2009 Don’t miss “30 Days On The Ruth” a slideshow featuring IMG Guides Mark Allen and Ben Kurdt along with Mt. Rainier Park Ranger Phillipe Wheelock. The slideshow will feature photos from their expedition to put up new routes in the Ruth Amphitheater in Alaska. When: Thursday, August 27th at 7:00PM Where: Outdoor […]
So What’s The Deal With Travel Insurance?
There aren’t many people who get excited about researching insurance so I thought I’d take a minute and explain some Travel Insurance thoughts and options and try to answer a few common questions. IMG recommends that all trip participants consider Cancellation Insurance. There are countless reasons why it may be necessary to cancel your trip […]