June 28, 2023 We are finally in full swing down here in Washington State. Today we have six teams in the field from six different programs. Our climbs on the Disappointment Cleaver, Kautz Glacier, Little Tahoma are all enjoying the sunny weather on the mountain. Our Emmons team, led by Nickel Wood, returned to HQ […]
August 1, 2022 With summer in full swing here in the PNW we are seeing summits from our teams all over the North Cascades. In the past few weeks we have had teams summit on Mt Baker, Forbidden Peak, and Mt Shuksan. The deeper than average snow pack has the glaciers in great shape while […]
July 9, 2021 The 2021 season has been full of surprises for us up here in the Pacific Northwest. From a snowy May, to a hot June, we have encountered it all. Teams have been maintaining our routes throughout blizzards and melts, and we are in the swing of things. This morning we had a […]
April 27, 2021 We just wrapped up our Spring Guide Training in Ashford and on Mount Rainier. Everyone brushed up on the latest industry standards for guiding and are looking forward to a busy climbing season ahead. Here is to a great season on Mount Rainier! Harry Hamlin
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. […]
August 17, 2019 If you’ve been sidelined by the weather in the PNW this summer and are still in need of that mountaineering fix, we can help you slide into September from the slopes of Mt. Baker! We have room on our Aug 30 – Sept 1 Easton Glacier climb, an excellent beginner route and […]
February 20, 2019 Ladies! If you’ve been thinking about how amazing it would be to climb a mountain with other ladies, then 2019 is your summer! We still have room on our August 2-7 Mt. Shuksan Women’s Skills Seminar & Summit Climb. There truly is no better way to spend time in the pristine landscape […]
January 30, 2019 Climb one of the highest non-volcanic peaks in the Northwest with IMG! Mt. Shuksan (9,127′) boasts some of the most spectacular terrain in all of the Cascades and it’s the perfect mountain for a true alpine adventure. Choose from four options: 4 Day Sulphide Glacier – great for beginners! 4 Day Fisher […]
June 4, 2018 It’s amazing that it’s already June 4th! The climbing season here in the Pacific Northwest is flying by. The climbs are coming and going almost daily now on Mt. Rainier. Programs on Mt. Baker are ramping up as are climbs on Mt. Shuksan and the rest of the North Cascades. Currently, our […]
May 10, 2018 By IMG Guide Anna Hicks I’ve personally experienced the constraints a person can face on their journey to becoming a mountaineer. Now that I’m a mountain guide, I’m passionate about helping other people achieve their goals in the mountains. Currently women are very underrepresented in mountaineering, and being the only woman on […]
