Orizaba Summits!

January 19, 2026

On the summit of Orizaba (Tyler Nachand)

Tyler reported that the team had a sweet climb of Orizaba. The route was in good shape and the weather was great. After tagging the 18,491 ft summit of Orizaba, they descended back to Piedra Grande for a 12-hour roundtrip.

: Looking up from Piedra Grande to Orizaba (Tyler Nachand)

: Sunrise on Orizaba (Tyler Nachand)

: Looking down the Jamapa Glacier on Orizaba (Tyler Nachand)

: Descending the upper Jamapa Glacier (Tyler Nachand)

Then, it was into the 4×4 for the ride down to Tlachichuca for showers and their celebration dinner. Tomorrow morning they’ll be heading to the airport for flights home. Well done team!

South America Teams Are On The Move!

January 18, 2026

Rocky trail to Mulas (Max Bond)

Max Bond reports from Aconcagua that they’ve descended to the Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at about 13,800 ft, on the opposite side of the mountain from where they began (the “360 route”). Now they are enjoying the thick air and some tasty food and beverages and planning to hike out the Horcones valley tomorrow and make it back to Mendoza by evening.

: Getting close to Base Camp at de Mulas 4200m (Max Bond)

: Its Miller Time (Max Bond)

In Mexico Tyler Nachand reports that the Orizaba team had a nice break between climbs visiting Puebla and Tlachichuca,

Dinner in Tlachichuca (Tyler Nachand)

and are now heading back to the hills. Today they will drive by 4×4 up to the Piedra Grande Base Camp at about 14,000 feet, planning on an alpine start for climbing Orizaba tomorrow.

: Piedra Grande hut (Chris Meder)

: First view of Orizaba (Chris Meder)

Best wishes to the teams!

Aconcagua Summits!

January 17, 2026

Well done team (Max Bond)

Max reports from Camp 3 that the team had a good day, reaching the summit and then descending back to Camp 3. It was very cold for the ascent, but warmed up near the summit as they got less wind. All total, it was a 14 hour roundtrip, 9.5 up and 4.5 down.

: Aconcagua south face in the background (Max Bond)

: Aconcagua shadow in the background at sunrise (Max Bond)

Everyone is doing well, with the plan for another night at Camp 3 and then down to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp in the morning. Way to go!!

Ixtaccihuatl Summits!

January 17, 2026

Ixtaccihuatl summit with smoking Popocatepetl in the background (Tyler Nachand)

Tyler reports that the team had a nice climb of Ixta yesterday. The weather was good, and the team did the round trip in about 14 hours to the 17103 ft (5213 m) summit.

: The team near the Ixta base camp Tyler Nachand)

: Looking down the Ixta route towards Popo (Tyler Nachand)

: Looking east at sunrise to Orizaba (Porter McMichael)

After descending to the vehicles, they continued down to the beautiful city of Puebla, where they overnighted at a hotel. This morning everyone is feeling better after a good night sleep, some good food, and lower altitude! On the schedule today is to explore Puebla and then drive to Tlachichuca, the small town at the foot of Orizaba (Citlaltépetl).

Puebla Cathedral (Porter McMichael)

Aconcagua Climbers In Position For Summit Bid

January 16, 2026

On the way to Camp 3 (Max Bond)

Max checked in to say that the team had a nice climb today up to Camp 3, also known as Berlin, at about 19,500 ft. There is plenty of snow on the route this year, so they have been wearing boots and crampons, which is nicer than hiking on talus and dirt!

Berlin Camp 3 (Max Bond)

The team is tucked in, ready to get up early for the summit day tomorrow. It has been windy but the forecast is reasonable for tomorrow, so fingers crossed!

Aconcagua Climbers Moving Up

January 16, 2026

Acclimatization hike above Camp 2 (Max Bond)

Max Bond reports that the team are doing well after a couple nights at Camp 2 (about 18,000 ft). Yesterday they took a hike a bit higher up to stretch the legs and assess their acclimatization.

Looking down on Camp 2 (Max Bond)

Everyone is feeling good so the plan is to move up to the high camp (about 19,500 ft) in preparation for the summit bid. Fingers crossed for decent weather, best wishes team!

Mexico Climbers Ready For Ixta!

January 15, 2026

Mexico team enjoys breakfast (Tyler Nachand)

Tyler reports that the team had another good day of acclimatization hiking to over 14,000 feet yesterday. Now they are ensconced at the high camp, ready to ascend Ixtaccihuatl (7^th highest peak in North America) via the “Knees route”.

: Acclimatization day hiking on Ixtaccihutl (Matthew Cave)

: Iztaccíhuatl from Amecameca showing the knees route from the right

This will be a long day at altitude, as the climbers traverse the knees, stomach, and breasts of the Sleeping Lady.

Best wishes, team!

IMG Mexico Volcanoes Climbers On The Way

January 13, 2026

IMG Mexico Volcanoes Team (Tyler Nachand)

IMG leader Tyler Nachand reports all’s well in Mexico. The team arrived yesterday in Mexico City (about 7350 ft) with their luggage and got settled in for the night at the hotel in time for their first team dinner. This morning they headed for Amecameca (8100 ft) where they hit the local market, checked out the hotel and had some lunch. This afternoon they drove up towards Paso Cortez, the saddle between Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl and took a nice acclimatization hike, reaching 13180 ft. Now they are ensconced back at the hotel in Amecameca. All’s well in Mexico!

Aconcagua Climbers At Camp 1

January 13, 2026

Beautiful day for a hike!

Max Bond reports from Aconcagua that yesterday the team moved up to Camp 1 at about 16,300. The weather is good and they were able to send some photos.

: Incredible views from the trail

: Keep on keepin’ on

: View upward from C1

Well done, team!

Aconcagua Team Reaches Base Camp

January 8, 2026

Max and the crew are all smiles on the trail (Max Bond)

IMG Guide Max Bond reports that the team had another successful day of trekking: “All is well, great day finishing the trek to BC! We woke up to light showers which was a surprise! We crossed the river by mule (very fun) and after a half hour or so, it turned to snow and we enjoyed a snowy hike the rest of the way! Made for some great photos. Tents are up, clients are moved in, everyone feeling good!”

: River crossing on mules (Max Bond)

: Snowing (Max Bond)

: Following the river (Max Bond)

: Scenic views! (Max Bond)

: A patch of blue sky (Max Bond)

: Pulling in to BC (Max Bond)

They arrived at Plaza Argentina Base Camp (13,800′) where they’ll enjoy a well-deserved rest day tomorrow.

Great job, team!