April 10, 2019
Mt. Rainier (Dustin Balderach)
The following dates have become available for the 3.5 Day DC Summit Climb:
May 4-7
June 23-26
July 5-8
July 7-10
Call IMG HQ at 360-569-2609 or complete and send your application packet to office@mountainguides.com today!
April 8, 2019
Denali Summit Ridge (Greg Vernovage)
While there is no shortage of Denali climbs amongst the guide crew here at IMG, May 2019 marks the inaugural climb for International Mountain Guides Denali (IMGD). Building on the success of IMG’s decade’s long 2:1 guide ratio on Rainier, IMGD is bringing the same 2:1 guide ratio to Denali. We can’t imagine a nicer way to climb North America’s highest peak.
The gear is prepped & packed for Talkeetna (Jason Edwards)
The gear has been prepped, packed, and shipped up to Talkeetna in anticipation of the first team’s arrival on 13 May. We are excited for IMG Senior Guide, Emily Johnston, MD and her team to get things started!
Make sure you follow our blog to keep track of each team’s progress throughout the season. Did we mention we’re excited?!
Phil Ershler
April 5, 2019
Waterfall on the way to Cotopaxi (Romulo Cardenas)
The fun continues unabated down in Ecuador. The team has been seeing more and doing more than even we had expected. Romulo is showing our family team the best of the best and in a way only he can.
The team is at the Hacienda San Agustin tonight after having hiked above the high hut on Cotopaxi. I talked to Romulo last night and he has a few surprises up his sleeve before it’s time to fly home.
On the way to Cotopaxi (Romulo Cardenas)
All is pretty much GREAT in Ecuador.
Phil Ershler
April 4, 2019
The ground blizzard let up, but the cold temps persisted throughout the afternoon (Patrick Mauro)
The Denali Prep Seminar has been making the most of the winter conditions this week at Camp Muir. Yesterday morning they trained in a ground blizzard before moving into the Gombu to work on haul systems used in crevasse rescue.
IMG Guide, Conrad Wharton, teaches crevasse rescue techniques during a break from the wind at Camp Muir (Patrick Mauro)
They’ll head down to Paradise in the morning, just in time to miss a storm that is expected to bring heavy snow to the mountain this weekend. Good news for the next two seminars!
Still time to sign up for the last one of the season April 27 – May 3!
Heather Garland
April 4, 2019
We have one room left (two persons ) for our 2019 Iceland Trek which will be led by IMG Senior Guide, Craig John. The trip runs July 15-27, and will sample the best adventure trekking that Iceland has to offer. Craig (known as “CJâ€) was in Iceland last summer to recon the trip. This is going to be a fun adventure, with hut to hut trekking through some of Iceland’s most spectacular scenery. The route will start at Landmannalaugar in the Southern Highlands and over the next week will travel south all the way to Skógar by the ocean. Along the way, the team will trek through lava fields, lush valleys, and visit hot springs. The equipment will be transported by vehicle, so you will only carry your gear for the day. What a great way to “do†Iceland!
Eric Simonson
April 3, 2019
Breithorn Ridge (Tracy Purcell)
There is no shortage of reasons to join IMG’s Classic Climbs in the Alps this summer, but we figured we’d share some pictures and a quote from Program Director, George Dunn, anyway!
Scrambling on Riffelhorn (Tracy Purcell)
“I led this program for over 15 years in my younger days as a guide and it was one of my two favorite trips in a career spanning over 30 years. The Classics program has a wonderful combination of fun places to visit, world class sightseeing, unique hotels to stay in between climbs, and classic mountaineering objectives in each location.” ~ George Dunn
Email: office@mountainguides.com for more info!
Heather Garland
April 3, 2019
Rope work on the Denali Prep Seminar (JonathanSchrock)
IMG Lead Guide, Jonathan Schrock, and his Denali Prep team spent yesterday afternoon working on ascending and descending fixed lines on the short but steep slopes of Muir Peak.
Winds are expected to be a bit higher today with more snow in the forecast so the team will stay put at Camp Muir and focus on the skills required to travel in avalanche terrain.
Perfect conditions for a Denali Prep (Patrick Mauro)
Two spots remain on our final seminar of the season: April 27 – May 3! If you’re thinking about climbing Denali in the future, sign up for the best training available!
Email: office@mountainguides.com or call 360-569-2609 for more info!
Heather Garland
April 2, 2019
Denali Prep Seminar setting up camp on the lower mountain (Patrick Mauro)
Our 4th Denali Prep Seminar of the season is training out of Camp Muir today. The full team of 8 climbers and 4 guides, led by IMG Guide Jonathan Schrock, should have light winds and below freezing temperatures as winter conditions have returned to the mountain. They can expect to see some light snow over the next couple of days
We still have spots available on the April 27 – May 3 seminar. Don’t miss out on the last one of the season!
Email: office@mountainguides.com for more info or sign up now!
Heather Garland
April 2, 2019
We still have spots available on our Mt. Olympus climbs this summer! Over 5 days, this climb takes you from near sea level up through the Hoh Rain Forest all the way to the top of Mt. Olympus, towering above the surrounding glaciers at 7,980 feet. Our small team will cover 44 miles of gorgeous terrain and in that distance we will be treated to camp fires, massive trees covered in moss, glaciers, and a very remote alpine summit. We still have availability on all four climbs with dates ranging from early June to late July.
June 10-14
June 24-28
July 8-12
July 22-26
Email: office@mountainguides.com for more info or click on an above date to register!
Porter McMichael
April 2, 2019
Stretching the rope (Romulo Cardenas)
IMG enjoys putting together private trips just about anywhere we visit. Right now, we have a week long customized private trip in Ecuador led by IMG Guide Romulo Cardenas.
Stretching the legs (Romulo Cardenas)
Mom, dad, and 2 sons organized their trip so they could get in some great hikes, appreciate as much of the cultural experience as possible, and simply enjoy Ecuador. The family hadn’t been out for more than a day when I received an email from them saying – “wowâ€!
Email: office@mountainguides.com to set up your customized trip with friends or family!
Phil Ershler
