September 7, 2024 Phunuru reports that the team did another acclimatization hike, this time heading up the valley towards Samdo (about 12,700 ft) and the Tibet Border. This is the trail to the Larkya La Pass, on the Manaslu circuit trek. After visiting Samdo the team returned to Samagaon (Sama). Depending on the weather, their […]
September 5th, 2024 Phunuru reports that the Manaslu team are doing well in Samagaon (about 11,500 ft). The team has been hiking around town including a trip up to Birendra Lake. They also stopped by the local gompa for a puja blessing. Good news from up on the mountain, the fixing sherpas have now […]
September 5th, 2024 Tyler reports the Inca Trail team went back up to Machu Picchu this morning for the climb of the nearby peak of Waynapicchu. This small rocky peak is quite exciting to climb, with a great view back down toward the Citadel. Now the team is headed back down to Aquas Calientes where […]
September 4th, 2024 Yesterday the team traveled the rugged traverse of the ridge and visited the archeological sites of Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca en route to the 3rd camp at Winayhuayna (11,930′). This morning the team was up early with headlamps on the trail, in order to reach the Sun Gate at dawn! Dropping down […]
September 1st, 2024 IMG leaders Tyler Nachand and Maximo Henostroza report that the team were out the door early from the hotel in Ollantaytambo, on their way to the trailhead at about 8200 ft. Once they arrived, the trekkers needed to show permits and passports, since the number of trekkers permitted to start the Inca […]
August 31st, 2024 The team departed Cusco this morning and traveled to the Sacred Valley, one of the main centers of the Inca culture. They visited ancient archeological sites at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and made a visit to the llama and Alpaca farm (and some shopping at the woolen mill gift store!). Tonight the team […]
August 30th, 2024 IMG leader Tyler Nachand reports that our second IMG Machu Picchu/Inca Trail team all arrived yesterday. They got together for dinner and then a walk around the Cathedral in the central square, the Plaza de Armas. Since they are at 11,000 feet, moving slowly is important! Today they team visited the Ruins […]
August 28, 2024 Tyler Nachand reports the team made a smooth return to Cusco yesterday, by train and road, and today everyone is departing. “After touring Cusco and the Sacred Valley, climbing the endless stairs up to Dead Woman’s pass, crossing into multiple valleys where the ecosystem changed from dry, cactus filled slopes to high […]
August 25th, 2024 Tyler checked in on the sat phone to report that the team had a nice day of rugged hiking along the crest of the Inca Trail, traversing countless stone steps along the way. This gives a whole new meaning to “following in the footsteps” of the Incas! Their trek started with a […]
August 25th, 2024 IMGs climbing teams had a successful morning on both Little T and Rainier. Lead Guide Annabelle Kays lead her team to the summit of Rainier via IMGs Emmons Shoulder Route under clear skies. Senior Guide Max Bond lead his team to the summit of Little Tahoma and captured photos of Annabelle’s team […]
