January 10, 2015 As usual at this time of year, it’s busy for IMG trips abroad. Let’s go through the list and get everyone updated before the Seahawks game later today! Vinson teams have said hello and good-bye at 80 degrees South. Greg Vernovage, Mike Hamill and team flew off the afternoon of the 9th. […]
January 9, 2015 We’re waiting for final word but signs were saying yes to a morning flight from Punta Arenas, Chile to the Ice. That flight will carry IMG Senior Guide, Aaron Mainer and his team TO the Ice and pick up Greg Vernovage, Mike Hamill and their team and get them OFF the Ice. […]
January 6, 2015 Just spoke with Greg Vernovage down on the Ice. Yesterday was a big day. The team went down from high camp, all the way to Vinson base camp. Then, they were fortunate to be able to fly over to Union Glacier late last evening. Now, they’re ‘living large’ at Union Glacier. Life […]
January 5, 2015 The holiday season is over so let’s catch up with all the comings and goings for IMG teams around the world. Tye Chapman called in yesterday to say the group had a super day kayaking amongst the icebergs in Lago Grey and that everyone’s excited about their boat ride down the lake […]
January 2, 2015 Let’s get caught up with the action over the holidays! First, Team Taylor got home in time to celebrate New Year’s back in the States. Meanwhile, Greg Vernovage and team flew onto the Ice and got shuttled, right away to Vinson base camp. They haven’t been wasting any time. Their carry to […]
December 30, 2014 Planes were flying last evening to/fr Antarctica. Team Taylor is heading home and Greg’s team is on the Ice. We’ll keep you posted as their New Year’s adventure unfolds. This is a great opportunity to reflect back on the story of two of our climbers from the first expedition in November – […]
December 28, 2014 Happy Holidays to everyone. Here’s the big holiday weekend update for all IMG groups in the field: Mike Hamill and Team Taylor were 100% successful on Vinson and spent Christmas at Union Glacier at 80 degrees South Latitude in Antarctica and are hoping to begin flights home on the 29th. They’re having […]
December 23, 2014 Newsflash:Â Just had the call from Mike – 100% on top and all back to high camp. Phil Ershler
December 23, 2014 Mike called last evening from HIGH CAMP on Vinson. It was a good day, with good weather and the team putting in a good performance. Always nice to hear. Forecast was reasonable for today. Plan is to make a summit attempt today (Tuesday). Wind is often the determining factor for whether a […]
December 21, 2014 The good fortune continues. Mike and Team Taylor made a carry Saturday up to high camp. It went well. Sunday was a rest day at C1. Forecast is reasonable so the plan for Monday is to make the big move up to high camp. Then, it’s game time. The guys will watch […]
