September 5, 2019 Charlotte Austin checked in from our Salkantay Trek with the following update: “All good here in Peru! We had a great day of trekking today — it was snowing when we woke up, but it started to clear as we walked over Salkantay Pass, and we caught some gorgeous glimpses of the […]
September 3, 2019 Everything is good in Peru! Yesterday we had a great tour of the Sacred Valley, and we’re heading out this morning to start trekking. Everybody’s looking forward to hitting the trail! Charlotte Austin
August 14, 2019 Don’t miss out on visiting the ancient city of Machu Picchu this September with IMG Lead Guide, Charlotte Austin! Learn about the Incan culture while you travel the Salkantay route, carrying only a day pack. Spectacular vistas await you on this remote and majestic mountain and historical adventure. Trip dates: Aug 31 […]
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 27, 2019 Last weekend, our Huayhuash trek finished up their trek and made they way back home. Congrats to the trekkers for completing the trek in such great style! It’s not only a spectacular experience, it’s a fun challenge that led the team over numerous passes over 15,000 feet during the course of their […]
July 27, 2019 A couple of days before the end of our spectacular Huayhuash trek, a contingent of 4 trekkers and 3 of our guides climbed to the inspiring summit of Diablo Mudo, standing at 17,805′. It’s a full traverse of the mountain, that includes an approach up one valley, some moderate rock scrambling, and […]
July 19, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Betsy, Dain-Owens, reported in last night that 4 of our trekkers and 3 guides successfully climbed and traveresed Diablo Mudo, standing at 17,805′. It’s worthy high peak, anchoring the end of the Cordillera Huayhuash range. Today, the team is completing the trek back to the road, and will make […]
July 14, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Betsy Dain-Owens, checked in today from from the camp known as “Huayhuash,” which is a pleasant grassy camp 1t 14,100′ with stunning views. It was a long day on the trail, which took the team over Siula Pass located at 15,740′. The weather was a mixed bag with clear […]
July 13, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Betsy Dain-Owens, reports the team has traveled over Carhuac Pass to their camp at Laguna Carhuacocha. The weather has been splitter for the team, so they’re reaping the gorgeous views offered by our spectacular Huayhuash trek. Bestsy noted they celebrated a team birthday last night, complete with a special […]
July 9, 2019 Got up to around 12,900’ and had a great view of the Cordillera Blanca Range. The trail is new – the municipality built it this past February! Everyone is doing great! Betsy
