February Kilimanjaro team is ready to climb!

February 13th, 2024–

IMG leader Phunuru Sherpa reports from Moshi, situated at the foot of Kilimanjaro at about 3000 feet. The February Kili team have all arrived, are doing well, and are excited to get started. Today the team did their gear checks, got the porter duffels packed and weighed, and had a nice walkabout exploring the town of Moshi. Phunuru reports that the weather is very nice, sunny and warm during the daytime. Tomorrow morning they will be driving up through the coffee, tea, and banana farms on the slopes of the mountain to the Machame Gate at about 6000 feet, where the ascent begins. All’s well in Tanzania!

Lunch in Moshi (Phunuru)

Aconcagua Team 3 Celebrates their Success!

February 7th, 2024–

IMG Aconcagua Team 3 wraps up a fantastic trip in Argentina. Climbers celebrated their success in Mendoza with a delicious meals and well-deserved beers. The team looks forward to traveling home to share the memories with their friends and family.

Thanks for following along!

Aconcagua Team 3 Summits!

February 4, 2024

Aconcagua summit views while ascending to Camp 3 (Tyler Nachand)

A huge congrats is in order for our third and final Aconcagua team! The team reached the summit this morning in good style and is now on the way down back and will reach Mendoza in the coming days.

Aconcagua Team 3 Reaches Camp 3

February 3, 2024

IMG Aconcagua Team 3 at Camp 3! (Tincho Lucero)

IMG Guide Tincho Lucero checked in reporting that the team made a successful move to Camp 3 today! With good weather in the forecast, a summit attempt is in the future soon.

We’re excited for all of our Aconcagua teams and will keep you updated along the way!

Aconcagua Team Reaches Camp 2

Feb 2, 2024 – IMG Senior Guide Tincho checked in from Camp 2 to report clear weather and a happy team. The team pulled into the 17,200ft camp around 2PM local time and will being continuing on to carry some of their gear to the famous Camp Cholera (High Camp) in the coming days.

Aconcagua Team 3 Carries to Camp 1

January 29, 2024

: Having a great day on Aconcagua (Tincho)

: The team en route to Camp 1 (Tincho)

Our Aconcagua team led by Tincho checked in this afternoon- they had a lovely day making a carry to Camp 1 under bluebird skies. The team is back at Plaza de Mulas Basecamp now and is looking forward to a well-deserved rest day tomorrow!

IMG team reaches the summit of Pico de Orizaba

January 28th, 2024

: IMG team members on the summit of Pico de Orizaba! (Porter McMichael)

This morning our Mexico Volcanoes team made it to the summit of Pico de Orizaba! The team was greeted by a lovely sunrise that cast the shadow of the peak across the landscape below.

The team is now on the descent and will be starting their journey home!

IMG Aconcagua Team 3 Enjoys an Active Rest Day

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.

IMG Mexico Team with persistence and true grit on Ixtaccihuatl (17,338′)

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)

IMG Aconcagua Team reaches Confluencia (10,826′)

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.