January 26th, 2024–
IMG Aconcagua Team 3 enjoying their rest day among fantastic views (Tincho)
IMG Guide Tincho checked in and let us know the Team had a fantastic time acclimatizing and enjoying the fantastic views on their hike today as their active rest day. Climbers look forward to another restful night at Confluencia (10,826′) before traveling to Plaza de Mulas basecamp (13,976′) tomorrow.
January 25th, 2024–
IMG Climbers on the descent from summit of Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′) (Porter McMichael)
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 to a restful and rewarding night in Puebla. Congrats to our team!
Incredible sunset on Ixtaccihuatl (Porter McMichael)
IMG Climbers on the summit of Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′) (Porter McMichael)
January 25th, 2024–
IMG Aconcagua Team enjoying the sunshine and fantastic dining at Confluencia (Tincho)
The IMG Aconcagua Team had a bright and easy-going first day on the trail. The team left early this morning to begin their ascent from Penitentes (8,940′) to Confluencia (10,826′). Climbers were welcomed to camp with fresh fruit and a variety of refreshing drinks. The team looks forward to a peaceful night before an active rest day at Confluencia tomorrow.
January 24th, 2024–
IMG Aconcagua Team 3 members outside of their hotel in preparation for their upcoming trip (Tincho Lucero)
IMG Guide Tincho checked in and let us know all Team 3 members arrived safely to Mendoza and are busy preparing for the expedition ahead. The team used the past couple of days securing climbing permits, packing, and checking their gear before they departed for the town of Penitentes (8,940′) today, near the trailhead. Climbers look forward to heading onto the trail tomorrow to being their climb of Aconcagua’s Horcones Valley Normal Route. Best of luck team!
January 24th, 2024–
IMG Mexico Team on a short acclimatization hike (Porter McMichael)
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 Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′). Best of luck team!
IMG Mexico Team with fantastic views of Popocatepetl (Porter McMichael)
January 23rd, 2024–
IMG Team at Cruz de Rosas (14,600′) (Porter McMichael)
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 Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′).
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
January 17th, 2024–
Aconcagua Team 1 and Team 2 are heading home after a memorable and windy expedition. Team 2 flew off via helicopter yesterday and celebrated their trip with a final toast in Mendoza. All climbers look forward to returning home to their friends and families to tell the stories of their special time in Argentina.
Thanks for following along! Next week we have Aconcagua Team 3 beginning their expedition on the Horcones Valley Normal Route. Stay tuned for updates on the team’s progress.
IMG Aconcagua Team 2 before their flight back to Mendoza (Stu Johnson)
January 14, 2024
The summit of Antisana (Jenni Fogle)
Aconcagua– Team 2 led by Stu Johnson reached the summit of Aconcagua today battling high winds & cold temperatures. Now they are on their descent back to Mendoza via the Horcones Valley. Way to go team!
Ecuador– Max Bond & team were thwarted from their summit on Antisana due to high winds and cold temperatures. The team is now en route back to town before trying their hand at Chimborazo.
We’re so proud of all our teams in the Southern Hemisphere- way to get after it!
Audrey Simonson
