June 7, 2012 Every year “the boot question” comes up and every year we break the hearts of people who haven’t read the boot FAQ section when they show up here in May/June to climb Mt. Rainier in their shiny, brand new, ‘single boots’ and we tell them they can’t wear them. So, in the […]
April 3, 2012 Stanford University recently published a study about ibuprofen and its possible prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS). We asked our resident ER Doc/guide, Dr. Emily Johnston, to weigh in. Below is her summation of the article. —————- If you’re planning a trip to altitude in the near future, you may have heard […]
January 25, 2012 Staying In Shape In The Off Season By Jess Culver Lets face it, it’s hard to stay in shape between seasons. It starts when the Halloween candy comes out, gets even worse come Thanksgiving, and hits its peak somewhere between Christmas and New Years. Then, the 1st of the years rolls around […]
December 6, 2011 IMG Guide Eben Reckord goes through the gear necessary for one of our 3-day climbs of Mt. Rainier via the DC Route. Tye Chapman
November 15, 2011 In the spirit of last week’s “From A Guide’s Perspective” features, longtime friend of IMG, Viki Tracey, took a few minutes to give us a few pointers from her point of view. ‘5½ Tips’ From An Atypical Mountaineer By Viki Tracey I like to think that I am a somewhat atypical mountaineer. […]
November 11, 2011 Part 5 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Max Bunce talks about some key components to any successful outdoor adventure. 4 Keys to a Successful Climb By Max Bunce 1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate Many times in my life I have failed on a climb almost certainly because […]
November 10, 2011 Part 4 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Greg Vernovage lays out a few simple but effective tricks of the trade. Tricks Of The Trade By Greg Vernovage I have been around a lot of guides over the years and what I’ve noticed is that we all […]
November 9, 2011 Part 3 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Austin Shannon talks about a few simple ways to lighten up your overflowing backpack. Lighten Up! By Austin Shannon Ok, ok, I know how much we all like to research and buy our climbing gear, but for some, the […]
November 8, 2011 Part 2 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspectiveâ€, IMG Guide Chris Meder describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Daily Expectations & Your Process By Chris Meder Mountaineering, like many challenging things we apply ourselves to in life, can bring some anxiety. Not knowing what […]
November 7, 2011 Part 1 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Jenni Fogle describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Success and Failure in the Mountains By Jenni Fogle I don’t think anyone sets out on a climb expecting to fail. Some may have doubts or […]
