January 19, 2014 Josh called at 6 am, Seattle time, to let me know they couldn’t get up Aconcagua this morning. They encountered way too much snow up high. Winter conditions and a winter snow pack. Discretion is the better part of valor and it just wasn’t safe enough to continue. The team’s back at […]
January 15, 2014 Luke, Romulo and crew are heading for the barn. In this case, the ‘barn’ is the Hacienda San Augustin, a spectacular spot below Cotopaxi. The team summited this morning in good weather and good conditions. Everyone got back to the hut safely, packed up and headed for the hacienda. At 19,300 ft. […]
January 14, 2014 Busy again for IMG in South America. Here’s the latest – Mike Hamill has arrived in Mendoza. He’ll be doing a climb via the Horcones Valley on Aconcagua with 2 climbers on a custom trip. He crossed paths with Peter Anderson and his group as they were leaving Mendoza, on their way […]
January 13, 2014 With so many groups on the move during the last couple of days, let’s get everyone up to date regarding movements. Greg, Aaron and their Vinson crew are done and home. Wasn’t easy to get everyone rebooked with flights home but Pirjo and CTT Destinations did a super job. There is still […]
January 10, 2014 Lots of movement regarding IMG teams and the Southern Hemisphere. Greg, Aaron and team returned from their 100% successful Vinson expedition. The IL 76 actually came in last night and was able to return the crew to Punta Arenas, Chile early this morning. They need some sleep. We’re all working on getting […]
December 17, 2013 From: Michael Hamill Date: December 17, 2013, 2:19:20 PM PST To: Phil Ershler Subject: Antisana We’re back in Quito after giving Antisana a go this morning and coming up empty handed. We made it to about 18,000ft after navigating several tricky crevasse sections but were eventually turned above the col by a […]
December 15, 2013 From: Mike Hamill Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2013 3:28 PM To:Â Phil Ershler Phil – Just a quick note to let you know we made it to Papallacta and the whole team got up Cayambe in good time. We’re driving to Antisana bc tomorrow to make an attempt the following day. It […]
December 12, 2013 From: Michael Hamill Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:02 PM To: Phil Ershler Subject: Down from Cotopaxi Phil- Great day on Cotopaxi. We had 100% success with excellent weather and route conditions. Only 6 people summited today including our 4 so we had the mountain almost to ourselves. We’re down safely to […]
December 11, 2013 Received the email below from Mike yesterday. Tonight they sleep at the Jose Ribas refugio at a bit over 15,500’. Shortly before midnight, they’ll be up and walking. Two guides and two customers on a completely custom trip – should be fun. Hope Mike’s weather prediction holds. Phil Ershler From: Michael Hamill […]
December 9, 2013 Word in from Mike & the gang: From: Michael Hamill Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 7:33 PM To: Phil Ershler Phil – We had a great hike on Pasachoa today and a relaxing afternoon at Tierra del Volcon. We made great time up Pasachoa. Rainy towards the end of the day and […]
