March 30, 2022 It has been a busy few days in Kathmandu and we expect a couple more before we can settle into our routine. Team 1 was up and out the door early this morning to catch helicopter flights to Lukla. As is often the case, the team did a great job getting out […]
March 29, 2022 Team 1 met for a briefing led by Andy Polloczek and Ang Jangbu Sherpa this morning. This briefing is a great opportunity to get the entire team together and go over details for the coming days ahead. Highlights of the briefing include patience and flexibility. Our team has worked a long time […]
March 28, 2022 All of Team 1 has arrived to Kathmandu now and has completed gear checks. It is always great to hear that the team is arriving and with ALL of their gear. That is always a big hurdle and nice to have that box checked. The team will have a meeting after breakfast […]
March 27, 2022 Climbers, Guides and Trekkers are all arriving to Kathmandu now and it is getting busy and exciting! IMG Expedition Leader Andy Polloczek and Senior Guide Justin Merle went to the Department of Tourism for the Ministry briefing today. With permits in hand, we are now ready to start making preparations to head […]
March 25, 2022 Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know the weather cleared for flights into Lukla today. Weather continued to improve all the way up to Everest Base Camp and we received some great photos of Lobuche Peak and the North Ridge of Ama Dablam from Barusonam in Pheriche! On this Custom Trek […]
March 21, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Phortse yesterday to let us know the Advance Sherpa Team is heading to EBC to start construction for this season. The team left with great weather and beautiful views as they headed to Gorakshep where most of the team spent the night. Kajiman and […]
March 16, 2022 Ang Jangbu checked in with news from Kathmandu and the Khumbu Valley. Our first big gear load is on the move after being loaded in Kathmandu and driven to Thaksindu. From Thaksindu, the gear takes scenic flight via helicopter sling load up to Pangboche where it is welcomed by long time Senior […]
March 9, 2022 IMG Senior Guide and Leader Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know the team is doing some food and gear packing in Kathmandu today and tomorrow. We will start sending non-perishable food items up the valley as well as gear in the coming days. There is more packing and gathering of […]
February 15, 2022 We received some exciting news from Ang Jangbu and Phunuru last week! IMG Senior Guide and Khumbu Climbing Center Director Phunuru Sherpa checked in to let us know that 62 students attended the Khumbu Climbing Center’s training facility. The students covered many important skills necessary for climbing and guiding in the Himalayas. […]
May 28, 2021 All of the IMG climbers are now back to Kathmandu and only Ang Pasang and six staff remain at Base Camp to get things packed up once the current snowstorm ends.  I wanted to take this opportunity write a closing note to all of our IMG friends and climbers, keeping in mind […]
