March 3, 2020 Join us this spring in the fabulous Sierra Nevada for a trip up the highest peak in the lower 48. Climb 14,495′ Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route on some of the finest terrain available. Techniques used to climb the route include running belays and fixed line ascension, making this an excellent […]
August 29, 2019 Climb Mt. Whitney (14,495′), the highest peak in the lower 48, with IMG next spring! Our route of ascent is the Mountaineer’s Route on the east side of the mountain, a snow climb on terrain up to 45°. Techniques employed include running belays and fixed line ascension, making this an excellent primer […]
March 19, 2019 Register now while there’s still room on the following IMG trips! Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route April 6-9 Mt. Rainier Fuhrer Finger May 19-24 Mt. Baker Easton Glacier June 7-9 Mt. Shuksan Sulphide Glacier June 10-13 Cordillera Huayhuash Peru Trek July 6-21 Mt. Elbrus July 27 – August 10 Mt. Shuksan Women’s Climb […]
March 8, 2019 The snowpack in the Sierra is well above average this year and we expect this will make for the most magnificent views in a place already known for magnificent views. All the more reason to climb the Mountaineer’s Route on Mt. Whitney with IMG! We have the following availability: March 28-31 March […]
January 29, 2019 Mt Whitney (14,495’) in California’s Sierra Nevada is the highest peak in the lower 48. IMG only climbs it in the spring, before the crowds, and only by the Mountaineer’s Route! With terrain up to 45°, this is truly a mountaineer’s challenge. Email: office@mountainguides.com and sign up today!
April 4, 2017 I participated in the March 25-28 Mt Whitney climb last week. I have been attending two of the Whitney climbs each year since 1997. It is a fun climb, with the perfect mix of sunny weather, pleasant drive (across the desert if you like), great place to stay in the old movie […]
March 29, 2016 Snow conditions are very good this year on Mt. Whitney. Our first climb of the season was able to summit in good weather. I participated in the second climb March 19-22. I had planned to pass on Whitney this year, but the chance to climb with my younger son Jeremy who goes […]
March 30, 2015 Once again, George called us from the top of Mt. Whitney today with news of their summit! Weather was spectacular so they had a little time to take in the view before descending back down to high camp. Tomorrow they’ll beat a path to Lone Pine and celebrate with food & drink, […]
March 23, 2015 Just got the call from George Dunn from the summit of Mt. Whitney – 100% on top! Temperature was quite cold, so they were on their way back down to high camp where they’ll have a chance to catch their breath. Tomorrow they’ll pack up and hit the trail out. Well done, […]
March 30, 2014 George called in yesterday from Mt. Whitney as they made their way down having just missed the summit due to high winds. They knew the weather might mess with their summit day, but they gave it a good go and were happy with the effort. The team rolled back into high camp […]
