March 27, 2019 Time is running out for Elbrus! Get on board with IMG for this summer’s climbs while there is still room. With Jonathan, Igor, and Sasha running the show, it’s easy to see why these trips fill so quickly. While the 13 July departure is full, we still have room for a couple […]
March 19, 2019 Register now while there’s still room on the following IMG trips! Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route April 6-9 Mt. Rainier Fuhrer Finger May 19-24 Mt. Baker Easton Glacier June 7-9 Mt. Shuksan Sulphide Glacier June 10-13 Cordillera Huayhuash Peru Trek July 6-21 Mt. Elbrus July 27 – August 10 Mt. Shuksan Women’s Climb […]
August 8, 2018 Everyone’s down, safe and sound, from their highly successful climb. As a custom trip, the team has total flexibility and they’re considering the options. Maybe another day in the valley? Maybe head to St. Petersburg early and start playing tourist? Bottom line, they got the job done and now it’s time to […]
August 7, 2018 After all these years, it’s still fun to be able to write a post saying “All members reached the summit and are on their way down safelyâ€. Never gets old. Our custom Elbrus team, with one father and his son, and a mother and her son, under the leadership of IMG Guide, […]
August 6, 2018 Final acclimatization hike today. Weather was good so the team’s thinking tonight for a summit attempt. Forecast is a little ‘iffy’ in the days ahead so a shot tonight seems like the right decision. Acclimatization has gone well and members have been handling the altitude well. Let’s keep fingers crossed, hoping […]
August 5, 2018 Uneventful trip to the hut on Elbrus today. Another acclimatization hike followed getting settled into the hut. You can’t rush acclimatization so one final hike follows tomorrow. Then it’s time. Trick is to be ready when the weather and the mountain say it’s time to go. Getting close now. Phil Ershler
August 4, 2018 Second day of acclimatization and training on the lower slopes of Elbrus. A little bit of everything, weather-wise, today. Rain, fog, hail and sun. Back at the hotel in the valley for tonight. Tomorrow’s the move up to the hut. At least two nights there prior to taking a shot at the […]
August 3, 2018 Our second team for the season is in the Baksan Valley, Russia now, preparing for their Mt. Elbrus climb. This is a custom climb comprised of a mother/son team and a father/son team. After training with IMG in the Northeast this winter, they set sights on Elbrus this month. And…so far, […]
July 28, 2018 A day and a half of sightseeing in Moscow brought an end to a great trip. Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil’s, dinner on Old Arbot Street – all squeezed in before flights home. Our thanks to the entire team for their contributions and efforts. Safe, successful and enjoyable are the buzz […]
July 23, 2018 Team is down in Terskol. Elbrus is in the rear view mirror. Again, super job and a big congratulations to all. They’ve had lunch, napped, had dinner and are ready for a good night’s sleep. Sightseeing, a little hiking, some shopping, a sauna or two – all on the agenda for […]
