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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 3, 2020 Are you committed to climbing the highest peak in North America? Before attempting 20,310′ Denali, you’ll want to first spend time in a comparable cold weather environment. Test yourself in expedition-style winter mountaineering with IMG on Mt. Rainier during an upcoming Denali Expedition Seminar & Summit Climb! Available dates: February 8-14, 2020 […]
November 22, 2019 Paradise at 5,400′ on Mt. Rainier may be famous for its wildflowers and hiker-friendly (if not a bit steep!) trails in the summer months, but winter on Rainier presents an entirely different scene. Paradise receives over 50 feet of snow on average, making it the perfect playground for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and […]
September 28, 2019 The last Rainier summit climb for the 2019 season has arrived at Camp Muir and is settling in! With IMG senior guide Jonathan Schrock at the helm this team will be working their way up the mountain over the next two days, attempting the summit climb early Monday morning. We’ll keep […]
September 15, 2019 With only six Denali Prep Seminars available each year, the time to sign up for 2020 is now! This is the ideal program for anyone aspiring to climb Denali or any other large, glaciated, technical peak in Alaska. Mt. Rainier in winter is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a harsh, […]
September 4, 2019 The wait is over! Our 2020 Mt. Rainier dates have been released! Registration is now open for the following 2020 Programs: 6.5 Day Denali Prep Seminar – This program is a perfect introduction to extreme cold weather mountaineering and a perquisite for a guided Denali Expedition. Learn crevasse rescue, sled rigging & […]
August 23, 2019 With the pending release of 2020 Rainier dates (sometime in September), you’re likely wondering which route you should climb or which course to take. We can’t choose for you, but we did put together some information to help you decide. Basic Info All IMG Rainier climbs and seminars are guided at a […]
August 9, 2019 Mountain weather has a well-deserved reputation for being unpredictable. Forecasts can be helpful, but you often don’t know what you’re going to get until you’re in it. As always, preparation is key. Whether you hire a guide service or not, knowing and understanding the basics of mountaineering will make you a stronger, […]
