For many years, IMG Guides from around the world have put their trust in Outdoor Research (OR) to protect them from the harsh elements. We would like to take this time to acknowledge the Team at OR for their outstanding effort to assist with health care professionals and the world in the fight against COVID-19. […]
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier Glaciers, Creeks, & Rivers

March 22, 2020 The Nisqually River flows approx 80 miles from its source at the Nisqually Glacier on the south side of Mt. Rainier all the way to Puget Sound. While the river today is running high and clear from the winter rain and snow, it will become more cloudy as glacial erosion grinds up […]
April Rainier Programs Update

March 18, 2020 While we navigate through these challenging times, the health and safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority. The difficult, but necessary, decision has been made to cancel all April Rainier programs. Due to the fast-changing nature of this situation, we will continue to provide updates on the impact of […]
Prep for Mt Rainier – March 10, 2020

March 6, 2020 Join IMG & REI at REI in Bellevue, WA on Wednesday, March 10, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM for a 90 minute presentation on what it takes to summit Washington’s highest peak, 14,410′ Mount Rainier! IMG Guide, Jay Lyons, will lead an in-depth talk covering training, trip planning, gear […]
Prep for Mt. Rainier!

March 3, 2020 Join IMG & REI at Odin Brewing Company in Tukwila, WA on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM for a 90 minute presentation on what it takes to summit Washington’s highest peak, Mount Rainier! IMG Guide, Patrick Mauro, will lead an in-depth talk covering training, trip planning, gear selection, route selection, and more. This program […]
May & June DC Spots Open!

February 28, 2020 If you were hoping for a chance to climb Mt. Rainier this season, you’re in luck! We have new openings on the 3.5 Day Camp Muir/DC: May 23-26 June 8-11 Send your completed application to office@mountainguides.com! Heather Garland
Fuhrer Finger Available Dates

February 27, 2020 Make 2020 the summer you climb the Fuhrer Finger on Mt. Rainier. If you’re an intermediate to advanced climber with a prior summit of Mt. Rainier, then this early season, small group climb should be on your short list. This route is especially enjoyable for previous Kautz climbers, given its technical difficulties […]
‘Prep for Mt Rainier Summit Climb’, Hosted by IMG @ REI Tacoma

January 27, 2020 Join us at REI Tacoma on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 for a 90 minute presentation on what it takes to summit Washington’s highest peak, Mount Rainier! IMG Senior Guide, Jason Edwards, will lead an in-depth talk covering topics such as conditioning, trip planning, selecting appropriate and necessary gear, route selection, and many […]
REI’s ‘Prep for Mount Rainier’ w/IMG, Spring 2020

January 16, 2020 Join IMG this spring for our annual ‘Prep for Mount Rainier’ classes at REI! Each year IMG & REI team up to help guided and independent climbers prepare for Rainier. The classes are held at local REI’s throughout western Washington and hosted by IMG guides. Date: Time: Location: Guides: 5-Feb 6:30pm-8:00pm […]
Denali Prep Reminder!

January 8, 2020 Just a reminder that IMG’s Denali Prep Seminar & Summit Climb on Mt. Rainier is an excellent prep course for big mountains around the world. The program focuses on expedition style climbing in harsh, high altitude environments with training on fixed line ascension, belaying/rappelling, route finding, glacier navigation, avalanche hazard evaluation, crevasse […]