May 22, 2021 We are proud to announce that our Everest and Lhotse Teams have summited today! The weather was excellent and our climbers are now descending. IMG would like to congratulate all of our Everest and Lhotse climbers!.  Of special note, todays summiters include a Father, Son and Daughter: Tenzing Dorjee Sherpa (Father), Sonam […]
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The Team is Ready to Launch from the South Col

May 22, 2021 The Team made great time from Camp 3 to the South Col today. IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock reported that the entire Team made it into the South Col by noon and the Advanced Sherpa Team did a GREAT job having tents up and water ready so our team could eat, drink […]
IMG Team on the Move to Camp 3

May 21, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know that the Team is now at Camp 3, resting on oxygen for the night. The weather has cleared and is looking good for the next few days. The plan for the Team is to be up and climbing by 6am heading for […]
We are GO for the summit bids!

May 20, 2021 The Team at Camp 2 is feeling strong and excited to climb after waiting out the weather, and with a promising forecast over the next four days, they will move to Camp 3 tomorrow. We will be following along with the team’s progress and keep everyone updated as we move forward. Let’s […]
Everest Team is patient at Camp 2

May 19, 2021 Our Team at Camp 2 is doing a great job practicing patience. IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa reported that four of our Sherpa made a light carry to the South Col today, and confirmed very high winds above the Yellow Band.  They had to really struggle across the Geneva Spur and onto […]
IMG Team Holding at Camp 2

May 18, 2021 The Team is holding at Camp 2 so they can continue to monitor the weather, as the cyclone in the Arabian Sea is now coming on land and is heading North towards China. As it moves North, it is losing power but will still create a presence on Mount Everest, with some […]
In Position at Camp 2

May 17, 2021 The Team is now at Camp 2 and will have a rest day tomorrow. Everyone is doing well and in a great position to watch for the right time to head up to Camp 3. The weather always grabs our attention during this time of year and the magnifying glasses come out. […]
Second Team starting tonight

May 16, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in from Everest Base Camp to let us know the second group of IMG climbers are ready to move up. The team filled up on pizza and chicken before heading to bed early, with their plan to be walking out of EBC at 1am to begin the […]
Prepped and Ready to Go on Everest

May 14, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in from EBC to let us know that we are prepped and ready to begin the summit rotations. The IMG climbers have packed their food, done their final practice with the oxygen masks, and had their final meetings about the plans.  The weather reports are improving in […]
Gear in place and watching the weather forecast

May 13, 2021 Ang Jangbu reports that the upper mountain is stocked and ready for our team to head to the summit. Great work by all of our Sherpa and a huge thank you! IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock is watching the weather and has the team ready to go when we see an opening. […]