July 24, 2020 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in today with more great photos and an update on Summer Camp. The kids are doing great and learning many skills that will help them in their continuing education for mountaineering. After training in Phortse at the KCC, the team has made a move to Pangboche […]
Ama Dablam
Phortse Summer Camp
July 21, 2020 We had a great message from IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa, who is up in Phortse, the village in the Khumbu where many of our IMG team live. Phunuru and the Khumbu Climbing Center instructors are making quality time out of the current Nepal Government shutdown due to the Virus situation. Phunuru […]
April 20, 2020 Trekking to Everest Base Camp is an adventure that many have on their bucket list. The incredible scenery, culture and a few suspension bridges are just a few of the things people enjoy on their way to Base Camp. We know we cannot visit this beautiful area of the world today but […]
Climbing towards Daylight
April 13, 2020 We hope this blog finds everyone around the world staying safe, healthy and looking after themselves during these strenuous times. Thanks to all of the health care professionals who are around the world working tirelessly to help sick people and find a solution to the current situation. We do not know exactly […]
Please help the IMG Sherpas
We sincerely hope that all members of the IMG family are safe and healthy during this very trying time throughout the world. This family is no stranger to adversity, as we learned in 2014 and then again in 2015 when Everest climbers and Sherpa were involved in the avalanches and earthquake.  It was a terrible […]
Outdoor Research making COVID-19 masks in Seattle
For many years, IMG Guides from around the world have put their trust in Outdoor Research (OR) to protect them from the harsh elements. We would like to take this time to acknowledge the Team at OR for their outstanding effort to assist with health care professionals and the world in the fight against COVID-19. […]
Ama Dablam Summit Photos Coming In!
November 8, 2019 Our Ama Dablam Team is now making their way back to Kathmandu and will then make plans to head home. While they pack and prepare to leave Base Camp, our Guide Team will continue to finish clearing more gear off the mountain. IMG Senior Guides, Phunuru Sherpa and Andy Polloczek, were able […]
Ama Dablam Summits On A perfect day!
November 7, 2019 IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, called from the summit of Ama Dablam to let us know the team had perfect weather conditions and the upper mountain completely to themselves. A light breeze with warm temperatures allowed the team to move up the mountain and enjoy the summit. With no other climbers on […]
Ama Dablam Summits!!!
November 6, 2019 Great news from IMG Senior Guides, Andy Polloczek and Phunuru Sherpa. Andy summited with his team with absolutely perfect weather conditions. “Clear skies and only a light breeze†during the climb and on the summit. Andy and his team had the summit to themselves and are now back down to Camp 1 […]
Updates From The Khumbu Valley
November 5, 2019 Pasang Tshering checked in from Lukla this morning to let us know that the 3X3 and Lobuche Peak Teams have made it back to Lukla. The Team is scheduled to fly first thing in the morning to Manthali where are staff will be waiting for them. This has been a great trek […]