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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 17, 2015 Join IMG Guide Dallas Glass at the Outdoor Research Retail Store this Thursday, June 18th, at 5:30pm for a Prep To Climb Mt. Rainier presentation. Dallas will cover the routes, the gear and the training/fitness needed to climb Mt. Rainier. Dallas has had a busy summer on Rainier having led a few […]
June 14, 2015 At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, Mike Haft became the newest member of the Rainier Century Club. The club is reserved for climbers (almost always guides), who have climbed to the summit of Mt. Rainier 100 times! Mike Haft is in his 7th year as a guide for IMG, which […]
June 2, 2015 The Rainier season is off to a great start! Over the past three weeks, the mountain has been mostly clear, and the winds have been low. It has been mid-summer weather, in the middle of May. What does that mean for our Rainier climbs? SUMMITS! Aside from actually standing on top, one […]
