January 28th, 2024 This morning our Mexico Volcanoes team made it to the summit of Pico de Orizaba! The team was greeted by a lovely sunrise that cast the shadow of the peak across the landscape below. The team is now on the descent and will be starting their journey home!
January 25th, 2024– The IMG Mexico Team had a successful morning with 2 climbers reaching the top of Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′) today! Climbers woke early in the night to begin their ascent and proved their persistence and true grit in their efforts to reach the top. All climbers descended safely to the pass and look forward […]
January 24th, 2024– IMG Mexico Team is having a fantastic time acclimatizing near Cortez Pass. The team enjoyed another hike today reaching nearly 14,000ft. Climbers returned to camp in the early afternoon feeling strong and eager for the climb ahead. The team looks to rise early tonight for an “alpine start” and summit attempt of […]
January 23rd, 2024– IMG Guide Porter McMichael checked in and let us know the team had a successful and exciting day acclimatizing near Popocatepetl. The team enjoyed the surrounding views and reached a new high point of 14,600′. Climbers look forward to a restful night near Cortez Pass (11,100′) before another day of acclimatization hiking.
January 22, 2024 Porter McMichael checked in this morning saying the team was headed off on another acclimatization hike! Today the team will hike from Passeo Cortez (12,000′) to La Joya (13,000′) before returning to their lodging near the pass. Tomorrow, the team will have another acclimatization day before getting ready for their climb of […]
January 21, 2024 IMG Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Mexico City today! The team has all arrived and is getting settled in. They will spend the rest of today touring the city and preparing for the climbs ahead. Best wishes for the team in Mexico! Audrey Simonson
November 11, 2022 IMG’s Mexico Volcanoes expedition is almost complete as the team summits their final peak, Pico de Orizaba. The team ascended to the summit of the third-highest peak in North America this morning after a wonderful adventure. The team has descended back to Tlachichuca to have dinner and celebrate a successful expedition! We’d […]
November 11, 2022 After their successful climb of Ixtaccihuatl IMG leader Porter McMichael checked in to report that the team had a nice overnight break in the old colonial city of Puebla. They strolled the central square and visited the 16th Century Puebla Cathedral, a world heritage site. Then they moved on to Tlachichuca, a […]
Nov 8, 2022 – IMG guide Porter McMichael checked in to report the team had a nice climb today to the summit of Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′). They started climbing about midnight and reached the top shortly after dawn. Along the way they had great views looking east at Orizaba and south to Popocatépetl (17,802 ft, which […]
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 […]
