April 9, 2010 Reports from Nepal and Tibet. Everest -Â Icefall route now open, Camp 1 and 2 sites claimed. Ang Jangbu reports from Everest Base Camp that the Icefall Doctors set the last five ladder sections today and that the route is now open. When that happens, it is like dropping the green flag […]
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Everest Climbers Ready To Start
Last night we had our Welcome Dinner for the team. It was a fun evening to get to know everyone and get the trip off to a good start. So far everything has been going really smoothly here in Nepal. The team members have all arrived to Nepal on time with no missing luggage. We […]
And They’re Off…
March 26, 2010 Our Everest guides are on their way to Kathmandu, we are rolling now! This morning we saw Expedition leader Justin Merle, Hybrid team leader Mike Hamill, and Sherpa guided team leader Greg Vernovage off at the airport. They are heading to Kathmandu ahead of the surge to get boots on the ground […]
Everest Expedition Coverage
March 25, 2010 With IMG Partners Eric Simonson and Phil Ershler along with guides Justin Merle, Mike Hamill, Greg Vernovage and Eben Reckord leaving for Nepal later this week the Everest Season is upon us! We’ll update this blog occasionally but for full Everest coverage be sure to check out the dispatches on the Everest […]
Everest Rope On The Move
March 18, 2010 Ang Jangbu in Nepal reports that we have sent another MI helicopter charter load (3495 kg) to Shyangboche this morning, in preparation for the Everest expedition.  Ang Pasang and Ang Tshering at Shyangboche received the loads which will be heading up to Everest BC soon.  Among the loads is a large quantity […]
Everest Oxygen Arrives In Nepal
March 10, 2010 Good news, our shipment of oxygen cylinders has now arrived in Nepal and cleared customs. Just getting them halfway round the world requires special documentation and packing, since they are considered dangerous goods for flying by the FAA and the airlines. These high tech aluminum/carbon fiber composite cylinders were tested, valved, and filled […]
Eric Simonson Previews The Upcoming Everest Season
February 26, 2010
Everest: Beyond The Limit Episodes Online
January 7, 2010 Everest: Beyond the Limit Episode 1 » First Summit: Everest gives up it’s first summit of the season, and takes its first victim. Everest: Beyond the Limit Episode 2 » Impossible Dream: After a knee injury ended his football career, John Golden overcomes a disability to attempt the highest goal on earth. […]
Everest: Beyond The Limit Dates Announced
December 11, 2009 Air Dates Announced Now in its third season, the Discovery Channel’s Everest: Beyond The Limit is taking a new approach to filming this year and will feature both International Mountain Guides and Himalayan Experience in a five-part series.The dates and times are below. Be sure to check your local listings for any […]
25th Anniversary of Phil Ershler’s first Everest Summit
October 20, 2009 Today marks 25 years since Phil Ershler made the first American ascent of the North Face of Everest. His first Everest summit was achieved in a solo climb where his one and only oxygen bottle ran out on the upper mountain. He went on to the top, descended safely, and did it […]