December 17, 2020 Great news from Everest Base Camp came in this weekend! IMG Guides Pega and PK Sherpa went to Everest Base Camp to reserve our site. PK and Pega reported excellent conditions around our campsite and there are two clean water sources on the backside. They team spent the night in Gorakshep last […]
December 12, 2020 China and Nepal share the summit of Mt Everest and have agreed to revised elevation. A group of Chinese surveyors and climbers climbed the north side in the spring 2020 season and have released their new height as 8,848.86m (29,032 ft). This is about halfway between the 1954 Survey of India calculation […]
August 24, 2020 We take very seriously the health and safety of our IMG team members and Sherpa staff and are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the country. Unfortunately, the current situation in Nepal makes it impossible for us to operate our scheduled Autumn 2020 Nepal treks and climbs. We are looking forward to […]
August 6, 2020 In 2014, Jim Geiger attempted to become the oldest American to summit Everest. Jim had climbed mountains all over the world with IMG and we were excited to work with him on Mount Everest. You can watch Jim on his journey and continue to help our staff in Nepal through the link […]
July 27, 2020 We received a great update from IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa over the weekend. Phunuru was on the trail with the Summer Camp Kids from Phortse. I am going to share some photos and allow Phunuru to tell us all about the weekend adventure! “Thanks again for the buffs, they are a […]
July 24, 2020 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in today with more great photos and an update on Summer Camp. The kids are doing great and learning many skills that will help them in their continuing education for mountaineering. After training in Phortse at the KCC, the team has made a move to Pangboche […]
July 21, 2020 We had a great message from IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa, who is up in Phortse, the village in the Khumbu where many of our IMG team live. Phunuru and the Khumbu Climbing Center instructors are making quality time out of the current Nepal Government shutdown due to the Virus situation. Phunuru […]
May 29, 2020 Today is Everest Day! On this day in 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mount Everest. Congratulations to all climbers from around the world on this very special day. We look forward to returning to this great mountain in 2021! Greg Vernovage
April 20, 2020 Trekking to Everest Base Camp is an adventure that many have on their bucket list. The incredible scenery, culture and a few suspension bridges are just a few of the things people enjoy on their way to Base Camp. We know we cannot visit this beautiful area of the world today but […]
April 13, 2020 We hope this blog finds everyone around the world staying safe, healthy and looking after themselves during these strenuous times. Thanks to all of the health care professionals who are around the world working tirelessly to help sick people and find a solution to the current situation. We do not know exactly […]
