November 13, 2017 IMG Senior Guide, Dallas Glass and team are off to a good start down in sunny Mexico. Had a brief ‘scare’ with one of our members missing both duffels but a little patience and persistence and all was resolved, albeit at 3:00 in the morning. Resolved is in the key word. […]
March 3, 2017 100% is a nice number. Josh just called in from Mexico. Very nice climb this morning on Pico de Orizaba with all members and guides on the summit. Team was strong, climbing conditions were good and the weather cooperated. Team is already back at the hut and packed up. They’re loading the […]
March 2, 2017 Orizaba is on the calendar for Josh and team early tomorrow morning. He just called in from the Piedra Grande hut on Orizaba. Weather remains favorable and everyone’s ready to make their summit bid. It’ll be an early wake up. We’ll let you know when we know. All should go well. Phil […]
March 1, 2017 Senior guide Josh McDowell checked in this afternoon with good news from Mexico. Here’s the latest from south of the border: Hey Phil, We are down in Puebla after an amazing summit of Ixta this morning!  We had clear views all the way to Orizaba, with almost no wind.  It was […]
February 28, 2017 We talked to Josh yesterday after their carry to high camp on Ixta. Pretty much perfect weather and the team performed well. We all need a certain amount of time to acclimate before going too high, especially before sleeping too high, and a carry up to their high camp fits the bill […]
February 27, 2017 Our third Mexico trip for the season is off and running. Senior Guide, Josh McDowell, is again at the helm. Josh met the crew Saturday evening and everyone made it in on time and with all luggage. Sunday was time to get out of Mexico City and head up towards Ixta. A […]
February 3, 2017 ‘Just shy of t-shirt weather’ was Josh’s comment when he called this morning from the summit of Orizaba. You can easily tell how windy it is when listening on the other end of a satellite phone call. There wasn’t even a breath of wind on the summit this morning. We need to […]
February 2, 2017 Argentina – Luke, Kevin, Martin and team are on the move. Casa Piedra today for their second day on the trail. This is just enjoyable walking with light packs. Great for the acclimatization, the legs and the lungs. And fun just getting back into the swing of being on an expedition. All’s […]
February 1, 2017 As promised, check out a couple of photos from this morning’s successful climb of Ixta, down in Mexico. The team arrived in Puebla this afternoon. Tired, for sure, but anxious for dinner and a good night’s sleep. Phil Ershler
February 1, 2017 Summit this morning — was the call from Josh when the team and he arrived back at high camp. Everyone safe and ready to head to the city of Puebla for showers, clean clothes, a little relaxation and a hotel night. Very cold this morning but not super windy. That said, Josh […]
