January 23, 2023 Our final Ecuador team of the 2022-2023 climbing season departed Quito today after a fun and successful expedition. From visiting new sights in the city to reaching their high points, the team enjoyed their time in South America. If you’re interested in joining us in 2023/2024 in Ecuador, stay up to date […]
Jan 21, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to inform us that the team has returned safely back to Quito. The team was unable to summit due to avalanche conditions. They climbed to about 19,000ft this morning before being forced to make the call to return back to the lower mountain. Despite the […]
Jan 20, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Ecuador, reporting that the team is enjoyed a quiet rest day exploring the area surrounding Quito yesterday. Today, the team began their ascent of Chimborazo and climbed to the Whymper Hut at nearly 16,000ft. From here, the team will make a summit attempt […]
Jan 17, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to report that the Ecuador team stood on top of Antisana (18,875 ft) early this morning. The team enjoyed clear, cold, windless conditions, climbing through the early morning to stand on top of the stunning peak. The team heads to IMG Guide Romulo’s house this […]
Jan 14, 2023 – Big news from both of our teams in South America! Senior Guide Porter McMichael to report that the entire Ecuador team stood on top of Cayambe this morning in a thick cloud. The team had a safe descent back to their low camp and will continue on their expedition tomorrow with […]
January 13, 2023- Checking in from Ecuador, IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael reports a successful day of training on the lower slopes of Cayambe. The team will return to the hut, at nearly 16,000′, to rest before their summit attempt. All is well in Ecuador!
January 11, 2023- Porter McMichael, IMG’s Senior Guide in Ecuador reporting that the Ecuador team has has a successful summit of Imbabura. With Fuya Fuya and now Imbabura under their belts, the team is well-acclimatized and ready to begin their Cayambe attempt. All is well in Ecuador. Good luck Porter and team!
Jan 10, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Ecuador reporting that the team has had a busy couple of days. Yesterday the team hiked to a historical equator marker from the 1700s (pictured) before having a scenic lunch on their way from Quito to Otovalo. The team had a restful night […]
January 9, 2023 Our January Ecuador team has all arrived in Quito successfully. The team spent their day touring around the city visiting local museums and churches including La Basilica Del Voto Nacional. In the next few days, the teams will continue their trip with acclimatization hikes of Fuya Fuya and Imbabura before starting their […]
We had good news over the weekend from Ecuador when IMG leaders Timm Phillips and Romulo Cardenas report that the team had a good climb of Chimborazo  (20,561′), with 100% on the summit!  This is the highest mountain in Ecuador, and the highest on the Earth, if you measure from the center of the globe […]
