December 30, 2016 It was a busy day for IMG Teams in the Southern Hemisphere… In Chilean Patagonia, IMG Senior Guide Chris Meder reports that all is well on day 1 of their trek in Torres del Paine National Park. “The highlight of the day was when the clouds broke just as we pulled into […]
Patagonia
All Work And No Play…
December 29, 2016 Chris Meder checked in today from southern Chile: “We stretched our legs a little bit today to get ready to launch on our trek tomorrow. We rented some bikes and toured Puerto Natales. We rode out along the water for some photo ops of local wildlife a distant view of Torres del […]
Touch The Toe
December 28, 2016 IMG Senior Guide Chris Meder checked in from Puerto Natales, Chile this afternoon. He reports that all trekkers arrived with all their bags yesterday afternoon, always a great way to start a trip. After quick introductions they made their way to La Luna for a nice dinner, then capped the night at […]
Back In Natales
February 10, 2016 Hell of a day…. The water was too rough for kayaking so we commissioned the Zodiac again for another glacier tour. Captain Cesar took us to a great view point then right up next to the glacier. After our boat tour we grabbed a bite to eat then hopped aboard the Grey […]
It’s A Wrap in Patagonia
February 10, 2016 Tye and team spent some time yesterday exploring a bit of Lago Grey and the Grey Glacier. Now it’s time to get back down to the lake and make their way to Puerto Natales, in time for their final evening and dinner in South America. All good things must come to […]
Patagonia Update
February 8, 2016 Tye and crew are doing so well that it’s hard to keep up. Paine Grande hut on Sunday and a super trek up the French Valley. Then, it was off to Refugio Grey and Lago Grey with views of the terminus of the Grey Glacier and the icebergs. They’re hoping weather […]
Bader Valley Is In The Books
February 6, 2016 Today was another great day. We did our best to beat the heat by getting up to the big rock lookout by 11:15. We hung out enjoying the views and had some lunch. Afterwards we cruised back to the Refugio for a beer/Coke. It’s too warm to really do a lot […]
It’s Too Hot
February 5, 2016 Hey Phil, Another great day! We made our way from Refugio Chileno to Refugio Los Cuernos today. It was another beautiful day! Hot this afternoon, thankfully we pulled into the Refugio in just about 5 hours, avoiding the sun in the afternoon. We’re all settled in to our room. Some are napping […]
Another Great Day in Patagonia
February 5, 2016 Heard from Tye and our Patagonia team yesterday afternoon. Sounds like they’re having way too much fun. Phil Ershler Hey Phil, Another great day in Torres del Paine! Clear skies and just a heck of a day on the trail. We all went as far as Japanese Camp then a […]
Catching Up South Of The Border
February 4, 2016 Let’s catch up on IMG teams south of the border. It’s always good news when a team is finishing a successful expedition with everyone having reached the summit, nary a scratch and everyone having become new friends. Success by anyone’s definition. Jonathan and team returned to Mendoza late last evening, grabbed […]