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, […]
August 1, 2019 If you’re thinking about a Rainier climb in 2020 and want to dip your toes into the water first, we still have room on our August 21 Mountain Day School, August 22 Advanced Mountain Day School, & August 23-24 Crevasse Rescue Course! Come on out and learn some basic mountaineering skills with […]
July 4, 2019 It has been a week of celebrations for our Rainier climbs with summits on the DC, Fuhrer Finger, and Kautz routes. Additionally, our Glacier Skills Seminar and our Women’s Climb both topped out for an overall excellent transition from June to July! If you’re thinking about climbing Rainier or taking a training […]
June 26, 2019 June is one of the busiest times of the year on Rainier with climbs on the ID/DC, Emmons, Kautz, and Fuhrer Finger coming and going at anything but a glacial pace. Add to that Mountain Day Schools & Crevasse Rescue Schools and suddenly it’s almost July! We are enjoying every minute of […]
June 9, 2019 IMG Guide, Leanne Sebren, checked in from the DC today with pics of something we haven’t seen in awhile – the sky! She and ‘Team Slay-dies’ were all smiles as the group climbed through Cathedral Gap from Camp Muir to the Flats. Higher freezing levels are expected overnight and we hope this […]
