December 21, 2018 An active rest day is important during a trek to Everest Base Camp. Our goal for an active rest day is to continue to acclimatize to the new elevation while still getting out a little bit to check out the scenery. The day ends by staying in the same lodge at the […]
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Five Days Before EBC and Christmas
December 20, 2018 Another gorgeous day of trekking for our team in the Khumbu Valley! When we put a trip together, this is how we draw it up! The Team was up early for a visit to the Pangboche Monastery before following the trail to Dingboche. This is a gentle day of trekking with only a few hills […]
Trekking to Pangboche… just beautiful!
December 19, 2018 Our December EBC Trek Team had a beautiful day in the Khumbu Valley! Ang Tseri Sherpa sent in a few photos to share with us from Tengboche. Blue skies and great views accompanied the Team on their trek to Pangboche, where they arrived just after 1:00 feeling great! Tomorrow, the team will […]
Light snow for the trek to Tengboche
December 18, 2018 Our Sherpa Trekking Team was up early for their trek to Tengboche (12,369 ft – 3,770 m). They were welcomed with a light dusting of fresh snow. The team had a fine trek and as the day continued, the skies cleared up! They made excellent time and everyone is feeling great in Tengboche. After […]
Rest day and a birthday in Namche
December 17, 2018 Our Sherpa Trek Team had a nice rest day in Namche. They took a short hike up hill to the museum in Namche where they saw a traditional Sherpa Home and toured what I call the Sherpa Hall of Fame. This museum has beautiful pictures and tells stories about many of the […]
Perfect first day for the EBC Sherpa Trek
December 14, 2018 Our Private EBC Sherpa Trekking Team had a perfect day in the Khumbu Valley. It began with a 4:45am departure from the hotel. Despite some lingering jet lag, the early wake up call was not that painful as the excitement of the flight to Lukla along with hitting the trail are great […]
Sherpa Led Trek in Nepal – Ready to hit the trail!
December 13, 2018 Our Private Sherpa Led Trek has arrived in Kathmandu with all of their luggage. Ang Jangbu has met with the team, done the gear checks and will have them ready to depart the hotel early tomorrow morning. The weather is looking good for flights and this team has a great itinerary. The plan will […]
Rigging for Rescue Training in Phortse
December 11, 2018 We received a some great photos from IMG Guide and Mount Everest Climbing Sirdar Phunuru Sherpa overnight. The Sherpa Team is enjoying great weather during their Rigging For Rescue Training course in Phortse. Phortse has a great training ground just outside of Phortse on the trail to Pangboche. Once the ice forms, they will do […]
Two Legends – Ang Jangbu Sherpa and Romulo Cardenas
October 12, 2018 When you receive a photo like this overnight, you just have to share it with the world! IMG has had the opportunity to work with great people throughout the years. The relationships that the owners of IMG have built go far beyond the mountains. If you have climbed with IMG in Ecuador or […]
Private Island & Mera Peak Team Acclimatizing Well
September 25, 2018 IMG Guides Phinjo Sherpa, Nate Berry and Palden Sherpa and their private team had a great day in and around Namche today. After breakfast they headed uphill to the Hotel Everest View for a cup of tea and to take in the views. From there they trekked over to the Hillary School […]