December 3, 2014 Satellite phones are great. Mike Hamill called last evening to let us know the team had a good day making a carry up the ‘fixed ropes’ towards high camp. There is a long section of rope, anchored to the mountain, which is strung over a long section from C1 to C2. You […]
December 1, 2014 Mike Hamill just called to confirm that they moved into C1 today, at about 10,000 ft. Everyone is doing well. Forecast calls for clear, calm and cold for at least the next 3 days. Oh yeah, it is Antarctica! Plan is to make a carry up a long line of fixed ropes […]
November 30, 2014 Let’s get everyone caught up after the holiday. First, everyone’s happy and home after a hugely successful Ecuador trip. All we can say is “Well Done” to everyone and thanks for joining IMG on this trip. Second, the news from Antarctica continues to be good. Crew got to the Union Glacier right […]
November 26, 2014 Team left Punta, exactly on schedule, early this morning. They boarded the IL 76 and are heading to the Ice. Flight to Union Glacier will take about 4 hours. If their luck continues, they might even be at Vinson base camp before day’s end. Great start. The team will definitely be spending […]
November 25, 2014 You’ve heard it from us before – it’s always great to start an expedition with all climbers arriving as scheduled and with all their luggage. It’s simply huge. Mike Hamill’s team did just that – all in, all luggage in and everyone ready to go. The guides worked with the team as […]
November 24, 2014 Always nice to start a trip knowing that all the guides, all the customers and all of their luggage has arrived at the hotel. Our final 3 climbers arrived in Punta this afternoon and the team is now complete. Guides arrived yesterday and have been busy with the last of the food […]
January 24, 2014 This Vinson Expedition was a total blast! I want to thank all of the climbers for making our “New Years on the Ice†a success. I’ve had the opportunity to work with many teams while guiding for IMG and I have to say that this team was a good as you can […]
January 13, 2014 With so many groups on the move during the last couple of days, let’s get everyone up to date regarding movements. Greg, Aaron and their Vinson crew are done and home. Wasn’t easy to get everyone rebooked with flights home but Pirjo and CTT Destinations did a super job. There is still […]
January 10, 2014 Lots of movement regarding IMG teams and the Southern Hemisphere. Greg, Aaron and team returned from their 100% successful Vinson expedition. The IL 76 actually came in last night and was able to return the crew to Punta Arenas, Chile early this morning. They need some sleep. We’re all working on getting […]
January 6, 2013 We heard from all our teams in the field today. Josh McDowell called to say his team is down at Plaza Mulas, base camp on the Horcones side of Aconcagua, eating pizza. Plan is to walk out to Penitentes tomorrow and drive back to Mendoza for a late dinner. Nice job, gang. […]
