May 13, 2016 Right on cue the radio cracked at 8:30 this morning with IMG Lead Guide Andy Polloczek’s voice saying “100% on top, almost down to the top of the cleaver. All is well”! That’s a pretty good way to start the season! Later this afternoon, Dallas Glass called in his 4:30 check-in to […]
Mt. Rainier
The IMG Mt. Rainier Season Is Officially Underway
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May 10, 2016 The last two weeks have been a blur as we get prepared for the 2016 Rainier climbing season. The guides have been busting their butts getting the mountain ready for the season. Below is a highly condensed version of the Pre-Season To Do List Guide Training Pre-season Guide BBQ New Guide Training […]
Ready For The Start Of The Rainier Summer Season
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May 3, 2016 Last weekend was IMG’s spring guide training. Beautiful weather helped add to the success and enjoyment of the program. IMG holds three main guide training sessions each year, spring, fall and winter with each session focusing on different terrain and conditions. This weekend, our guides reviewed safety and rescue skills: avalanche […]
Crystal Mountain Backcountry Skiing is Primo
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February 5, 2016 “ I went out skiing with Amy and Clay today in the Crystal Mountain area and had a blast. Great skiers/riders and great snow conditions. We got in two laps on East Peak in storm conditions with about a foot or so of new snow, and were bummed when the light started to […]
2016 Prep For Rainier Talks At Local REI’s Announced
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January 29, 2016 Whether you’re climbing Mt. Rainier with IMG, with some friends, or even with one of our competitors, why not swing by REI for a Prep For Rainier talk and learn a couple things from the experts. We’ll go over the main routes, discuss some training recommendations and of course go over a […]
IMG Winter Avalanche & Ski Programs On Mt. Rainier
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October 27, 2015 It’s that time of year again. The mornings are crisp and cool. The trees have turned beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red. And our home here in the Cascades is transforming into a winter wonderland. If you’re a skier, snowboarder, snowshoer, or winter alpinist it’s the time of year you […]
2016 Rainier Dates Released
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September 9, 2015 It’s official, our 2016 dates have been released and with just 8 climbers and 4 guides on each climb they go fast! Let’s cut to the chase: Winter & Denali Prep Seminars: Literally a prerequisite for Denali. 4 experienced guides, 8 climbers, 6.5 days of learning/training/climbing and generally getting your butt kicked […]
A Reflection After 28 Years And 200 Rainier Summits
August 31, 2015 By Craig John Twenty eight years ago I worked my first climb as a guide on Mt. Rainier. It was actually a week long seminar with five other guides, one of which was Nawang Gombu Sherpa. We had done three days of training which included ice axe arrest, cramponing, rope travel for […]
Updates From 4 Different Continents
Julyl 29, 2015 Machu Picchu Trek Back In Cusco IMG guide Peter Anderson called in yesterday to report that the entire team was back in Cusco. Early in the morning the team rose for their last day at Machu Picchu. The majority of the team hiked up nearby Huayna Picchu Peak for a great view […]
Craig John’s 200th Rainier Summit!
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July 18, 2015 It was beautiful morning, when IMG guide Craig John, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier for his 200th time. Craig, or C.J. (as he is known by friends), and his team reached the summit of Washington’s highest peak at 6:30 am on Friday, July 18, 2015. In doing so, he joined a […]