January 12, 2013 Here’s a quick update on what’s going on in South America… On Aconcagua, Ty Gimenez and his team tagged the top this morning! The weather held nicely and it didn’t snow until they had already rolled back into camp. Â 7 of 8 made the top, and an excellent effort by all. They’ll […]
November 16, 2012 George Dunn, leading the current IMG Mexico trip, just called in. 100% on top of Orizaba. He was super excited about how well everyone did. All stood on top. He was calling from below a spot called the Labyrinth. It’s a series of gullies which provide access to the upper mountain. Sometimes […]
November 14, 2012 My partner, George Dunn, is in Mexico right now with one of our teams. Almost impossible to have anything other than a great time if George is at the helm. Weather’s been excellent and George called this morning to say – “summitâ€. All but one stood on top of Ixta this morning. […]
February 13, 2012 A lot going on in Latin America this week – here’s the latest news from our IMG teams abroad… Patagonia Trek The first IMG trek in Patagonia, led by Operations Manager Tye Chapman, is off and running. All trekkers, with all their luggage, arrived this evening in Punta Arenas, Chile. Breezy and […]
February 9, 2012 Phil called in from the hut on Orizaba after “given’ it one heck of a go” this morning. Despite the teams effort they were forced to turn around 500ft short of the summit. 500ft doesn’t sound like much, but if you’ve climbed at all you realize that 500ft can be an eternity […]
February 8, 2012 Phil called this afternoon to report that they had a little more snow overnight at the hut, but the team still had a good acclimatization hike today. They’re calling for some more snow later this week so they’ll head up tonight and see if they can sneak in a climb before this […]
February 7, 2012 Phil Ershler called to check-in this afternoon. They have had nice hiking up through the forest the past two days and have climbed above treeline to reach the Piedra Grande Hut where they will spend the next two nights. The team is strong and healthy and Phil is looking forward to leading […]
February 6, 2012 6:00 a.m. check-in call from Phil Ershler this morning. After a scenic drive to Tlachichuca yesterday, the crew had some time to sort gear & pack up, followed by dinner. A few hours’ hike today will bring them to their camp in the forest at about 12000 ft. where they’ll spend the […]
February 5, 2012 Phil called in early this morning from Mexico City, where the gang was ready to leave the hotel and move on to Tlachichuca. A good crew, favorable weather – the stage is set. Becky Kjorvestad
December 9, 2011 We just heard from our Mexico climbers. “Another perfect day. Not a breath of wind on the summit†was their quote. They’re now in the town of Tlachichuca with our service provider and hosts, the Reyes family. IMG has worked with Sr. Reyes and his sons since my first trip there in […]
