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2020 Ouray Dates Released!

August 15, 2019

The Ribbon Route in Ouray, Colorado (Cale Hoopes)
Climbing in the Ice Park (Mark Allen))

It’s ice climbing season! Ok, it isn’t quite yet, but it is time to book your dates before they sell out for winter 2020. Located in the San Juan Range of southwestern Colorado, Ouray is one of the few locations in the lower 48 states where quality ice climbing is virtually guaranteed in the winter months – contributing to its nickname,”Ice Climbing Capital of North America.”- and to its popularity. There are only so many permits available, so book early!

For you skiers, ice climbing is the perfect complement to a ski vacation. Telluride is just 47 miles (1 hour drive) away from Ouray. Bring the family skiing, then come spend a few days climbing in the Ice Park with IMG!

The Ouray backcountry is the perfect place for climbers interested in more technical peaks in Alaska, the Alps, and the Himalayas.

Programs run from January 4 through February 28.

Email: office@mountainguides.com to register!

(Watch for our New England dates to be posted soon!)

Heather Garland

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Explore Machu Picchu Via The Salkantay Route

August 14, 2019

Machu Picchu from Intipunku (Eric Remza)

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 – Sep 9

Email: office@mountainguides.com to sign up while there is still room!

George Dunn

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2020 Mongolia Dates Released

August 13, 2019

2019 Mongolia Team (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

Our 2019 Mongolia Trip was fantastic!  The team of climbers who met in Ulaanbaatar were as good as they get and had an incredible time visiting the Naadam Festival, climbing in the Altai Mountain Range and some climbers decided to visit the Gobi Desert at the end of the trip.

We have designed the 2020 Mongolia program so that you can enjoy the same incredible experiences as the team did this Summer.  You can choose to visit the Naadam Festival and then go climb or come in a little later for the climb only portion.  If you have more time, why not join for all three parts of the program!  If you have a non-climbing partner, not a problem, they are more than welcome to join you for the Naadam Festival or the Gobi Desert Extension.  This is an adventure designed for everyone!  Let us know if you would like to join our team in Mongolia 2020!

Greg Vernovage

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Elbrus Team Heads Home From Moscow

August 9, 2019

Team with St. Basil’s Cathedral (Jonathan Schrock)
Final Team Dinner (Jonathan Schrock)

It’s time for members of our final Elbrus team of 2019 to head home. Having all stood on the summit, they are a pretty satisfied crew!

IMG teams begin our trip in St. Petersburg and end in Moscow as it’s nice to see as much of this fascinating country as possible. St. Basil’s and Red Square, the GUM and the Kremlin, Sparrow Hill and the University, Old Arbot Street ……… so much to see!

Next year – same time, same place. Elbrus is a fun one of the Seven. A little work, for sure, but a great excuse to go see a bit of Russia. Not a bad combination!

Phil Ershler

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Final 2019 Training Courses On Rainier

August 9, 2019

Weather at the Flats Camp on the Ingraham Glacier (Bernie Contreras)
A beautiful day on the Emmons (Gray Griswold)

Mountain weather has a well-deserved reputation for being unpredictable. Forecasts can be helpful, but you often don’t know what you’re going to get until you’re in it. As always, preparation is key. Whether you hire a guide service or not, knowing and understanding the basics of mountaineering will make you a stronger, safer climbing partner. We have a few remaining spots on the following courses:

August 21
Mountain Day School
August 22
Advanced Mountain Day School
August 23-24
Crevasse Rescue School

Email office@mountainguides.com to sign up and look for our 2020 Rainier dates to be posted in early September!

Heather Garland

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Bolivia Team Returns to La Paz!

August 7, 2019

Road to Illimani with the mountain in the distance (Harry Hamlin)
Road to Illimani with the mountain in the distance (Harry Hamlin)
2019 Bolivia Team at Illimani Trailhead (Harry Hamlin)
2019 Bolivia Team at Illimani Trailhead (Harry Hamlin)
Sunset at High Camp on Illimani (Harry Hamlin)
Sunset at High Camp on Illimani (Harry Hamlin)

Lights of La Paz from High Camp on Illimani (Harry Hamlin)
Lights of La Paz from High Camp on Illimani (Harry Hamlin)
Illimani Summit (Harry Hamlin)
Illimani Summit (Harry Hamlin)

 

The Team has made it back to La Paz for a well deserved shower, drink and a celebration dinner tonight.  Congratulations to all of the climbers who went down to Bolivia for some great climbing.  They enjoyed beautiful weather for all of the climbs and took advantage of the weather by climbing three great mountains.  All that is left is to say thank you to our Bolivian Staff and get packed up tomorrow for early morning flights home.

Let us know if you would like to join the Team in Bolivia in 2020!

Greg Vernovage

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Elbrus Trip Treks out, Moscow is Next!

August 6, 2019

Perfect weather for hiking in the Baksan Valley (Jonathan Schrock)
Perfect weather for hiking in the Baksan Valley (Jonathan Schrock)
Don't see that every day! (Jonathan Schrock)
Don’t see that every day! (Jonathan Schrock)

 

Time in Terskol and the Baksan Valley is coming to an end.  Team has been hiking in some pretty good weather and plans another sauna tonight.  Moscow is just ahead and everyone’s looking forward to visiting a city which they’ve heard about since childhood.  Exciting stuff.

Phil Ershler

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Illimani Summits!

August 6, 2019

Illimani summit (Luke Reilly)
Illimani summit (Luke Reilly)
Illimani summit with Huayna Potosi in the distance (Greg Vernovage
Illimani summit with Huayna Potosi in the distance (Greg Vernovage
Illimani Base Camp with the mountain above
Illimani Base Camp with the mountain above

 

IMG Senior Guide Harry Hamlin just called from Base Camp on Illimani after some great climbing to the summit of Illimani (21,200’).  Harry said the weather was perfect and the team did very well this morning.  It is always great to hear that the Bolivia Team went 3 for 3 during the trip and even better news when we hear the team is now all back to Base Camp safe and sound.  The team will celebrate and sleep the rest of the afternoon and evening before heading to the trailhead in the morning.  Our staff in Bolivia always does a great job putting a little extra into the climb of Illimani by having a barbecue ready for when the team gets down.

Greg Vernovage

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Illimani High Camp!

August 5, 2019

Climbing to High Camp On Illimani (Adam Clark)
Climbing to High Camp On Illimani (Adam Clark)
Looking up Illimani from High Camp (Greg Vernovage)
Looking up Illimani from High Camp (Greg Vernovage)
High Camp on Illimani (Greg Vernovage)
High Camp on Illimani (Greg Vernovage)

 

We just heard from Harry Hamlin at High Camp (18,500’) on Illimani.  The team is enjoying near perfect weather and are getting settled into High Camp.  The plan is to have an early dinner, get some rest and start climbing at 2am for the summit.

The climb to High Camp is not to be taken lightly.  The Team leaves Base Camp and hikes up and over a beautiful moraine before gaining the rocky ridge.  After a stop at lunch rocks, the team focuses on their footwork up the ridge to High Camp.  This rock ridge is 3rd class rock and is very manageable when we stick to the beaten route.  Climbing 3rd class rock up to 18,500 feet is very quick to get everyone’s attention!  The team is doing great and is looking forward to taking in the views from the summit of Illimani in the morning!

Greg Vernovage

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Bolivia Team makes it to Base Camp on Illimani

August 4, 2019

Illimani Base Camp (Greg Vernovage)
Trekking to Base Camp on Illimani (Adam Clark)
Trekking to Base Camp on Illimani (Adam Clark)

 

Harry and Roberto checked in early this morning to let us know the van was being loaded and the team is out the door for the climb of Illimani (21,200’).  The weather is looking good for the next few days so they will spend the night at Base Camp  (15,000’) and re-evaluate how everyone if feeling.

Once the team heads uphill from Base Camp, they will want to keep the momentum.  High Camp is at 18,500’ and we don’t want to spend any more time up there than we have to.

All is well from a beautiful Base Camp on Illimani!

Greg Vernovage

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