October 16, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Andy Polloczek checked in this morning to let us know the team had a beautiful day of trekking up to Namche. Typically, the team departs after an early morning breakfast in Phakding. The team did just that and are now in the growing village of Namche for the next […]
October 15, 2019 The Team had a smooth trip from Kathmandu to Manthali, and with good weather in Lukla, the team flew in on schedule. After arriving to Lukla, the team gathered their trek duffels and met the Sherpa guide team who will be with them for their journey. The team is in Phakding for […]
October 14, 2019 It has been a busy weekend in Kathmandu with the arrival of our Ama Dablam, 3X3 Trek and 3X2 with Lobuche Peak Teams. The president of China made a last minute decision to visit Nepal over the weekend as well, creating many delays. The good news is all climbers and trekkers have […]
August 30, 2019 Our 2019 Cho Oyu Team has arrived in Lhasa! IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in to report the team had a perfect flight across the Himalayas from Kathmandu, then a great afternoon getting settled in and meeting with the local staff. Lhasa 11,995’ (3,650m) is a big jump in altitude for […]
July 19, 2019 There are only 12 more days to take advantage of the Early Decision Discounts offered for the Everest Season this Spring. These Discounts apply to Spring trips to Nepal including the EBC Trek, Lobuche Peak climb, C2/C3 Climbs and summit climbs of Mount Everest and Lhotse. If you want to take advantage […]
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 21, 2019 Check out the great trip report written by IMG Guide, Nathan Berry about the 2018 Ama Dablam Expedition! This is an excellent write up about the climb and conditions on the mountain. If you are ready to head to Ama Dablam in 2019, we have a fantastic team coming together and are […]
January 15, 2019 Ama Dablam means Mother’s Charm Box. “Ama” (mother) refers to the mountain’s long ridges stretching over the valleys below like protective arms. “Dablam” is for the distinct hanging glacier on the southwest face. which looks like the traditional deity pendants worn by Sherpa women. We enjoyed another successful season on Ama Dablam […]
December 11, 2018 We received a some great photos from IMG Guide and Mount Everest Climbing Sirdar Phunuru Sherpa overnight. The Sherpa Team is enjoying great weather during their Rigging For Rescue Training course in Phortse. Phortse has a great training ground just outside of Phortse on the trail to Pangboche. Once the ice forms, they will do […]
November 21, 2018 IMG Sherpa Guide, Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Phortse after finishing up a great Ama Dablam season for IMG. The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has recently taken over fixing for Ama Dablam. Of note, the SPCC has been in charge of fixing the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest for years and is in […]
