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. […]
April 10, 2013 As an ER doc (and IMG Senior Guide), I had the opportunity last fall to help train Bhutanese doctors in Emergency Medicine. I actually spent the month of November in Thimpu, Bhutan’s capital and location of their largest hospital. Phil was just finishing up a trek in Bhutan and we literally missed […]
November 28, 2012 Ever wonder what IMG Guides do, to stay out of trouble, when we’re not walking uphill with a heavy pack? I took a volunteer post working in the Emergency Department at the Jigme Dorje Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan. As an American ER doc, my role is to help the […]
November 1, 2012 Wanted everyone to know that we arrived in Thimpu. Great trip which ended with another great day of weather. Only 2.5 hours of hiking on the final day and then several hours driving to get out of the mountains, see the winter palace in Punaka and get to Thimpu. For great trip […]
October 29, 2012 Phil checked in last Friday evening and again this morning. The team is taking in some spectacular views as they make their way through the last leg of the trek, including the Great Tiger Mountain and surrounding valleys. According to Phil, there has never been better weather, better views, better food or […]
October 26, 2012 Phil reports that all is well in Bhutan. The weather is holding as is the team. They had their toughest day yesterday getting up at over Shingela Pass (16,500ft) but everybody did great. They’ll be descending for the next few days, which sounds easier, but can often be tougher on some folks. […]
October 24, 2012 Phil called in this morning with a quick update… The team cruised though Jarila pass at 16,000ft today without issue. They went a step (ok a few steps) further to put in their next camp. This will help them get jump on tomorrow, their toughest day yet, where they’ll get up to […]
October 22, 2012 Phil called in via sat phone at 7:34 this morning with an update on the Bhutan Trek. Yesterday the team left Chomolhari Base Camp and trekked through Nyelela Pass at about 16000 feet (almost 3000 vertical foot gain), which brought them to the village of Lingshi last night. This morning as they […]
October 19, 2012 Phil called in at 2:30 a.m. our time with a stellar report. The team is now at Chomolhari base camp at around 13,000 feet, where the weather has been absolutely flawless and the view of Chomolhari (7000 meters) is breathtaking. Tomorrow will be a very appreciated rest day – they’re in a […]
October 17, 2012 All work & no fun? Not for Phil!
