April 22, 2024 IMG leader Porter McMichael reports that the team got an early start and had a beautiful Mera summit day with great views of Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. They have now descended back to Khare, arriving in time for lunch. Well done team! Over at EBC the team is taking a rest day. […]
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Icefall dry run; Mera team moves up
April 21, 2024 Ang Jangbu and Phunuru report that the Everest climbers did their dry run today up into the lower part of the Khumbu Icefall, to test their systems and get some practice. Meanwhile, we had 6 Sherpas carry to Camp 2, and our Sherpa Camp 2 cooks moved up to Camp 1 to […]
Everest Camps 1 and 2 Established; Mera team moves to Khare
April 18, 2024 IMG Sherpas Sonam Tashi and Nima Sona did a round trip to Camp 2 yesterday, departing EBC at 2am and returning at about 11:30. They were successful in getting our campsites established, and had a chance to inspect the route work done by the Icefall Doctors. Our Sherpas report that the 2024 […]
Puja Day at Base Camp; Mera team hits the trail
April 12, 2024 Phunuru reports from Base Camp that the Everest team had a nice puja yesterday. The lama from Pangboche came up to officiate, and the weather was favorable. This ceremony is important to the Sherpas for good luck on the mountain, and for the foreign climbers it’s a fun way to kick off […]
Ama Dablam climbers reach Base Camp, Mera Climbers to Kathmandu
Nov 5, 2023 – After a night in Lukla, after flying out from Khote,  the two teams said their goodbyes. The Mera climbers flew back to Manthali and then drove the rest of the way to Kathmandu, arriving in time for a late lunch. The Ama Dablam climbers flew up to Ama Dablam Base camp, […]
IMG Nepal Team Unaffected By Earthquake
Nov 3, 2023 – IMG received confirmation that the Mera/Ama Dablam team was unaffected by the earthquake in Western Nepal.
IMG Team celebrates their successful summit
November 3rd, 2023– IMG Nepal team celebrated their successful summit of Mera Peak (6476m)Â after descending to Khote and passing incredible views of Kyashar (6769m) and other Himalayan peaks. The team enjoyed dinner and beers with smiles across everyone’s face as they reminisced on their climbing adventure. Climbers are resting for the night before they […]
IMG Mera Team Stands on Top
Nov 2, 2023 – IMG Guides Phunuru Sherpa, Justin Sackett, and Stu Johnson reached out to notify us of their successful summit of Mera Peak (21,247′) early in the morning of November 2, 2023. The team has safely passed through their high camp and are on their way back to Khare for celebration. Congratulations to […]
IMG Mera Team heads to Mera Peak High Camp (17,388′)
November 1st, 2023– IMG Guide Phunuru checked in and let us know the team woke up early this morning eager to get out of the door and begin their ascent towards Mera Peak High Camp. The team spent the day yesterday reviewing fixed rope skills to prepare for their anticipated summit bid tomorrow, November 2nd. […]
IMG Mera Peak Team Prepares to Go Higher
October 31st, 2023– IMG Guide Justin Sackett checked in and reported the team is feeling strong and ready to climb Mera Peak (21,198′) after today’s skills trainings on fixed rope climbing. The team is packed and excitedly resting another night in Khare with plans to head up to high camp (19,200′) tomorrow morning. The team […]