September 14, 2019 Interested in climbing Denali? Come climb ‘The Great One’ with IMG Denali in 2020! Why climb Denali with IMG Denali? IMG’s guides are the best in the industry. They have decades of experience that translates into keeping you safe and giving you the best chances of summiting. If you have climbed with […]
July 19, 2019 I am totally psyched to be writing this blog post. Denali is such a cool climb and it is an honor for me to get to put a bow on our inaugural IMG Denali season, our first as an official NPS concessioner on “The Great Oneâ€! It takes a lot of […]
June 10, 2019 Austin and his team flew off the mountain yesterday evening. They’re showered, fed and rested, and now checked out with the National Park Service. They are a pretty happy crew and some are already making their way home. The guides will stay in Talkeetna one more day to clean and dry gear. […]
June 8, 2019 We have an update from Alaska! Andy Polloczek and his crew are back at the landing strip, waiting for clouds to dissipate and clearer skies that will allow for a flight to Talkeetna. Hopefully, they are out today and on their way home in the morning. We thank everyone for an excellent […]
June 7, 2019 Andy and team are on their way back to the landing site. Time to get a shower, a nice dinner and sleep again in a bed. They know they gave it their best and that’s what really matters. Austin and team woke up this morning at high camp and were met by […]
June 6, 2019 Well, Andy Polloczek and Team 2 gave it one ‘heck’ of an effort. Team was turned around yesterday but didn’t bail. They hung in at 17K and took another shot today. Mother nature said an emphatic NO. Increasing wind, precipitation and thunder. Decision was an easy one. Team made quick work of […]
June 4, 2019 Andy and team are still playing a bit of a waiting game up at 17K. Weather is the issue which decides when they take a shot at the summit. Been too windy to make a safe summit attempt. They’ve still got time, so trying now to time things ‘just right’. They’re dug […]
June 1, 2019 Quick weekend ‘strategy’ update: Andy and crew sat today after having already made their carry high. Plan is to move to high camp tomorrow. Weather is calling for a transition day tomorrow with mostly dry weather Monday and Tuesday with winds less than 30 knots up high. Sunday seems like the day […]
May 29, 2019 Ed and crew tried to sneak one in and just couldn’t get the break needed. They snuck up to high camp, hoping to get a break which would let them summit while STILL leaving a margin of time and weather to ‘sneak’ back down. Just wasn’t happening and none of the forecasts […]
May 27, 2019 Ed Leas’ team is sitting at 17,000 feet waiting for a good spell to summit in. They have a good supply of food and fuel and are well fortified, just waiting on a clear day! Andy Polloczek’s team is at 11,000 feet, waiting to move up to 14,000 as conditions allow. All […]
