July 5, 2016 For the second year, I’m working with Michel Henostroza, a 30 year-old IFMGA aspiring mountain guide who comes from a long lineage of guides based in Huaraz, Peru. In the 90’s, when I first started climbing in the Cordillera Blanca, I worked with Michel’s grandfather, Humberto. He started his mountain career as […]
July 4, 2016 Greetings and Happy Fourth of July from Huaraz, Peru! Our team of 4 arrived late afternoon yesterday, after flights from Seattle to Dallas, and then onward to Lima. We were met there by my good friend Maximo and then we drove north-east for 8 hours to Huaraz, located at 10,200′. Everyone is […]
Julyl 29, 2015 Machu Picchu Trek Back In Cusco IMG guide Peter Anderson called in yesterday to report that the entire team was back in Cusco. Early in the morning the team rose for their last day at Machu Picchu. The majority of the team hiked up nearby Huayna Picchu Peak for a great view […]
July 27, 2015 IMG Guide Jason Edwards called in today. After the Cedros trek members left for home this past weekend, the climbing portion of the trip began.  The team successfully summited Ishinca, 18,143’ today. They are now safely back at high camp. They will rest tomorrow, then on to a climb of Urus, 17, […]
July 24, 2015 Â Machu Picchu (Peru) IMG Guide Peter Anderson reports that all continues to go well. They’ve toured the Sacred Valley, done their gear checks and are ready to hit the trail! – George Dunn The Matterhorn (Switzerland) IMG Matterhorn guide Aaron Mainer reports that the climbers recently got down from their second […]
July 20, 2015 Elbrus (Russia) Always exciting to have the team together and begin another adventure. IMG Senior Guide, Mike Hamill, is back in Russia with a super nice crew. Everyone got in on either the 18th or 19th , in good shape and with all their luggage. Everyone got together on the 19th for […]
July 16, 2015 Jason Edwards called in last night via satellite phone. The team all arrived safely in Lima with ALL baggage and made the trip to Huaraz. They spent their first day in the field yesterday, visiting Lago Churup a high mountain lake then camping just below. Today the trek starts in earnest, trekking […]
