February 19, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Kevin Kayl, radioed in this morning from near Panorama Point where the first Denali Prep Seminar of the season spent the night on the mountain. (Knowing just where to hike/camp in this area is essential as the face is prone to avalanche.) They were breaking down camp and reviewing […]
February 14, 2019 Phunuru reports that the Kilimanjaro team successfully made the transition yesterday from climber mode to safari mode. All the stinky clothes and dirty gear are safely packed away and stored for the trip home. Comfortable safari clothes are now on, and binoculars and cameras are ready. The 40 minute flight from Arusha […]
January 7, 2019 An In-Depth Boot Discussion With IMG Guide, Porter McMichael: The footwear we choose for a climb of Mt Rainier is one of the most important gear decisions we will make. Our boots will need to be comfortable, warm, and when possible, light. There are two broad categories of boots. Double boots, which we […]
February 6, 2019 Yesterday was a balmy day in New England, but winter isn’t ready to release its grip just yet. Colder temps are back already and just in time to dive right into month four of winter weather. That means it’s time to stretch those legs! And there’s no better way to do it […]
February 5, 2019 Phunuru Sherpa called from Moshi to report that the IMG Kilimanjaro team is all set to begin their climb. Today they did equipment checks, got packed up, and weighed their duffel bags to meet the requirements for the porters. Then, after lunch, they traveled to downtown Moshi to see several local markets. […]
February 1, 2019 Training For Mountaineering With International Mountain Guides We talk a lot about climbing mountains because climbing mountains is important to us. But we also talk about training for the mountains because preparation is key. And while there is a training component or skill review built into many of our climbs, nothing truly […]
February 1, 2019 Chief Guide, Justin Merle, and longtime IMG climber Stacey R headed over to climb ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in Eureka yesterday. Conditions were good and fun was had by all, except Stacey claims Justin made her hike in carrying both of the ropes. Most likely it was because Justin wanted her to have […]
January 31, 2019 We are looking forward to returning to Ama Dablam in 2019 and have a great team coming together already. The appeal of Ama Dablam is not so much the height as the dramatic beauty, universally recognized difficulty (with some slopes at 45 to 50 degrees,) and… Location, Location, Location: Five of the […]
January 30, 2019 Climb one of the highest non-volcanic peaks in the Northwest with IMG! Mt. Shuksan (9,127′) boasts some of the most spectacular terrain in all of the Cascades and it’s the perfect mountain for a true alpine adventure. Choose from four options: 4 Day Sulphide Glacier – great for beginners! 4 Day Fisher […]
January 29, 2018 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in after completing the Khumbu Climbing Center’s (KCC) training this winter. Phunuru sent a few photos of our Sherpa Team training on ice and building anchors. Phunuru is heading back down to Kathmandu as we speak, and will be soon be on his way to Tanzania […]
