November 16, 2019 Great news from Ecuador: 100% on the top of Cotopaxi this morning. Team got back down to the hut, packed and hiked to their bus. From there, it was maybe two hours, and they’d checked into their hotel and emailed us the news from lunch. I’m sure Rikki and Romulo will get […]
November 13, 2019 Quick update from Ecuador – 100% on the summit of Cayambe this morning. Hope Rikki, Romulo and crew have a smooth, safe descent and that they’ll be able to get a few photos out later today. Great news from the team! Phil Ershler
November 12, 2019 Our November expedition to Ecuador is off to a great start! Rikki Dunn and Romulo Cardenas are showing the team more of Ecuador than ever imagined possible–first a tour of old town Quito, then a visit with a local weaver friend in the town of Peguche, followed by a jaunt through the […]
August 16, 2019 Mountaineering shoulder seasons in North America can be challenging with unpredictable and often inclement weather. Lamenting the lack of outdoor activity isn’t going to make you feel any better. However, heading to the equator most definitely will! We have the perfect itinerary lined up for you, including ascents of Cayambe (18,990′) and […]
April 5, 2019 The fun continues unabated down in Ecuador. The team has been seeing more and doing more than even we had expected. Romulo is showing our family team the best of the best and in a way only he can. The team is at the Hacienda San Agustin tonight after having hiked above […]
April 2, 2019 IMG enjoys putting together private trips just about anywhere we visit. Right now, we have a week long customized private trip in Ecuador led by IMG Guide Romulo Cardenas. Mom, dad, and 2 sons organized their trip so they could get in some great hikes, appreciate as much of the cultural experience […]
January 18, 2019 Let’s get everyone updated on the progress of groups ‘down South’ before the weekend. Vinson – doing some serious ‘relaxin’. Team is at Vinson base camp waiting for the Twin Otter to be able to fly them over to Union Glacier camp. A bit too foggy now but the IL 76 is […]
January 15, 2019 Let’s get caught up on teams down South. ECUADOR – Cayambe and Cotopaxi – done. Two great summits. Four team members are now prepping and heading off to Chimborazo for a summit attempt. ACONCAGUA – all is well. Moving to C1 at 16K feet is the next order of business. Necessary to establish 3 camps […]
January 12, 2019 Let’s catch up with the Ecuador and Aconcagua teams currently in the mountains. Big news today was that Jay, Romulo and their entire team had a great summit of Cotopaxi. Weather was excellent, snow conditions great and the team was strong. They made quick work of the thing. Team has been down […]
January 11, 2019 Here’s a quick update for IMG teams down South, farther South, and really far South. Jay, Romulo and their successful Ecuador team are now getting prepped for an attempt on Cotopaxi. The mountain was ‘off limits’ for a while because of eruptive activity but things have settled down and are back to […]
