December 29, 2016   Wow! We’ve had a great end to 2016 here at IMG with all of our Rainier Emmons and Disappointment Cleaver (DC) climbs sold out at the start of the New Year. We would like to thank all of our future climbers for choosing IMG and look forward to a fantastic summer […]

December 20, 2016 IMG’s 2016-2017 Avalanche training kicked off with a great course over the weekend led by Dallas Glass and Liz Riggs-Meder. Snowy weather this December has given rise to a perfect opportunity to train avalanche skills on Mt. Rainier. IMG Courses include free lodging during the course and the best instructors in the […]

November, 30 2016 The National Park Service has opened a public comment process on a proposal to install a cellular antenna in the Jackson Visitor Center (JVC) at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park. After considering the pros and cons to having increased communication around Paradise, we at IMG support the plan to add cell […]

November 29, 2016   Are you looking for a real adventure this winter?  Do you only have week of availability?  Then the Denali Prep Seminar on Mount Rainier might be the perfect fit.   Every other week during the months of February, March, and April, IMG offers this one of a kind program. The Denali Prep […]

November 22, 2016   Mt. Rainier continues to be one of the most sought after climbing objectives in the United States.  For decades it has served as a place for people to “test out” mountaineering.  It has also served as the premier training ground for people preparing for expeditions to Alaska and the Himalayas.  Although […]

November 10, 2016   The last of the leaves are falling from the trees, each morning is cooler than the last, and the air in the mountains has a crisp feel signaling the coming winter. For us here at IMG that means time to wax up those skis, break out the snowshoes, grab the big […]

November 9, 2016   Many guiding companies require a Denali Prep Seminar as a pre-requisite for joining bigger expeditions. I also find myself recommending them to people who want to learn more about winter mountaineering before heading out on their own adventures. What’s the big deal? Why does 6 days on Rainier matter so much? […]

September 29, 2016 The leaves are changing in Washington and the freezing levels are dropping to 5,500 feet by Saturday.  This can only mean one thing, fall has come to an end and it’s time to start preparing for winter.  Our last climb on Disappointment Cleaver, led by Justin Merle, topped out this morning.  Five-star […]

September 17, 2016 After summiting with their team on Friday, Aaron Mainer and Max Lurie were on their way down the Muir Snowfield when they came across a hiker with an ankle injury.  They carried her to a comfortable location and then waited for additional manpower from the National Park Service.  They stayed and assisted the […]