August 17, 2023 Today our Peru trekkers made it to the top of Punta Yauche, sitting at 15,825 feet! After reaching the top, they were able to descend back to about 13,000 feet along the shores of Jahuacocha. This camp has incredible vistas of the mountains while being nestled lakeside. Tomorrow the group keeps […]
August 9, 2023 IMG leader Tyler Nachand reports that the team had a second acclimatization day with perfect weather. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Huaraz the team set off for a hike up to Laguna Churup. Following the climbers’ adage “climb high, sleep low” they hiked up to 14,750 feet (4500m) with […]
Aug 8, 2023 – IMG guide Tyler Nachand reports that the Huayhuash Trek team had a nice acclimatization hike today, ascending from Huaraz (10,000 feet) to about 12,300 feet at Laguna (lake) Wilcacocha. Afterward, they had a relaxing lunch at our Peru guide Maximo’s refugio, with stunning views of the central and southern peaks of […]
July 19, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Betsy, Dain-Owens, reported in last night that 4 of our trekkers and 3 guides successfully climbed and traveresed Diablo Mudo, standing at 17,805′. It’s worthy high peak, anchoring the end of the Cordillera Huayhuash range. Today, the team is completing the trek back to the road, and will make […]
March 27, 2019 IMG is offering some incredible adventures for trekkers in Peru this coming summer! For those who have not yet visited Machu Picchu, this is one of those “must do in your lifetime” goals! IMG offers two options for hiking the Salkantay Trek each year, one in July and another in September. Choose […]
March 19, 2019 Register now while there’s still room on the following IMG trips! Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route April 6-9 Mt. Rainier Fuhrer Finger May 19-24 Mt. Baker Easton Glacier June 7-9 Mt. Shuksan Sulphide Glacier June 10-13 Cordillera Huayhuash Peru Trek July 6-21 Mt. Elbrus July 27 – August 10 Mt. Shuksan Women’s Climb […]
July 16, 2018 IMG Lead Guide, Betsy Dain-Owens reported that our Huayhuash trekkers reached Lima on Saturday, and were homeward bound yesterday. The team wrapped up their experience with a celebration dinner prior to departing Huaraz, our base of operations for our trips in Northern Peru. Many thanks to our strong trekkers for their efforts […]
July 15, 2018 ​IMG Lead Guide Betsy Dain​-Owen checked in from Huaraz yesterday to confirm all trekkers completed the trek and successfully reached their hotel. They relaxed for a bit, then headed to dinner to celebrate their success! The team’s trek from Jahuacocha (13,284′) to Llamac (10,660′) followed by an up-and-down route over yet […]
July 13, 2018 The Huayhuash team has continued to move along through the trek, ascending and descending many passes. Yesterday afternoon, IMG Lead Guide Besty Dain-Owen checked in to let us know the team has crossed over Tapush Punta and Llaucha Punta, at 15,645′ and 15,908′. Mountain views have been somewhat obscured by clouds, […]
July 11, 2018 IMG Lead Guide Betsy Dain-Owen reported in via sat phone from a camp below San Antonio Pass, that they awoke to a beautiful dusting of fresh snow. The weather cleared for most of they day, making for perfect trekking conditions, and the team experienced more wonderful views as they moved further into […]
