January 3, 2012 Just spoke with Greg. They made the right call, even yesterday, with taking a rest day at C1 today. Weather was iffy and no reason to move higher into bad weather. They’re in a great position to hang tight and take their shot when the weather says now. If winds die and […]
January 3, 2012 Got word from Greg late last night. They had a great day carrying to high camp. Weather was pretty much flawless. Tomorrow looks like a good day for a rest at C1 and some additional acclimatization. They need 2 good days of weather to move up to high camp and take a […]
December 31, 2011 One last blog post this year – straight from Phil to the IMG staff. I thought it would be a nice way to end the year on the IMG Blog. Enjoy! Hey, spoke with Eben and Greg late this afternoon. All is well to end the year. Greg is at C1 with […]
December 29, 2011 Greg emailed to let us know that the team got the call early this morning that flight conditions looked good and that they were heading for the airport. That puts them right on schedule. With luck, they may even get to Vinson base this evening. So, all’s good on the Ice. Phil […]
December 28, 2011 The second Vinson trip for the season has officially begun. IMG guide, Greg Vernovage, and crew are in Punta getting ready to head to the Ice. ALE, the flight service, conducted a briefing this morning for all climbers flying to Vinson. Final prep/packing followed and the team will have their gear picked […]
November 30, 2011 Received word this morning that the team is now off the Ice and in Punta Arenas, Chile. Great weather, 100% on the summit, strong, competent and friendly team members and not a scratch. That’s our idea of a good trip. And, believe it or not, off the Ice exactly on schedule! Congratulations […]
November 26, 2011 100% on top! We’ll take that kind of news any day. All members and guides reached the summit today, the 26th, and are back safe and sound at high camp. Weather remained good and the team took advantage. No sense in resting at high camp on a perfect climbing day. When the […]
November 26, 2011 Mike Hamill call in via satellite phone on the afternoon of November 25 to report that the team had moved to high camp on Vinson – approx. 13,000 ft. Knock on wood – the entire team did a great job and the weather remained great. It’s no small thing to have all […]
November 24, 2011 Mike Hamill, Chris Meder and the team called in today from C1 to wish all their friends and family a very happy Thanksgiving. Best of all is that today’s a rest day after having made a hugely successful carry yesterday to the top of the 4000 linear feet of fixed rope and […]
November 22, 2011 Spoke with Mike Hamill and our Vinson crew on the afternoon of the 22nd. They’ve pulled into C1, have walls built and tents up. And weather couldn’t be better. Plan is to carry to high camp tomorrow and come back to C1 for the night. Forecast is good for tomorrow and then […]
