Beautiful Day For Trekking To Tengboche

March 15, 2019

Team photo with Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Mount Everest (Mingma Tshering Sherpa)

The Private Trek had an incredible day on the trail. Up and out the door early from Namche, the team enjoyed beautiful views of the valley and surrounding peaks. Legs and lungs warm up quickly on this day of trekking as the team needs to start by taking a number of stairs to the top of Namche before the trail levels off for a couple hours. Around the bend, the team gets a beautiful view of Phortse before dropping down to the river for lunch. After lunch, it is time to drop into low gear and head up the Tengboche hill. The reward is the beautiful Tengboche Monastery.

: Slowing down to take photos is a must during the trek (Mingma Tshering Sherpa)

: Tengboche at night (Mingma Tshering Sherpa)

Ang Jangbu reports that it is quiet in the Khumbu Valley right now and this trekking team has the place nearly to themselves!

Greg Vernovage

Active Rest Days in Namche

March 14, 2019

Trekking team at the Park Headquarters with the great statue of Tenzing Norgay (Mingma Tshering)

Our Private Trek had a wonderful day resting and acclimatizing in Namche today. Some members visited the view point near the Park Headquarters and others chose to take it easy in preparation for the trek to Tengboche tomorrow. From the Park Headquarters, you can see Ama Dablam, Everest and Lhotse just behind the great statue of Tenzing Norgay.

Happy Birthday Richard! (Sonam Dorgee Sherpa)

One of the highlights of the day was celebrating Richardâ€™s birthday. It is always fun to celebrate in the Khumbu Valley with our Sherpa Team!

Greg Vernovage

May 3.5 Day DC Summit Climb – Open Spots!

March 13, 2019

The view from Rainier – May 2018 (Betsy Dain-Owens)

We have emailed our waiting list and are putting out the word: we have 2 spots in May that have opened. Both are for the 3.5 Day Muir/DC Summit Climb! Hop on the first climb of the season or join us in late May:

May 4-7
May 26-29

Sign up today!

Heather Garland

Private Dingboche Trek Up Namche Hill

March 13, 2019

Rounding the corner to Namche (Mingma Tshering)

Our private trek to Dingboche set out on a cool morning from Phakding. The team was up early and out the door for the first big test of the trek to Dingboche.

: Trekking team resting at the Sagarmatha Park Entrance (Mingma Tshering)

: A rest break for tea and checking the map! (Mingma Tshering)

A beautiful day of trekking and rounding the corner to the large village of Namche is icing on the cake for today. Tomorrow is an acclimatization day for the team. They will visit Namche and gather strength for the next leg of the trek to Tengboche.

Greg Vernovage

2019 Everest Update

March 13, 2019

Helicopter sling load to Pangboche (Phinjo Dorgee Sherpa)

Ang Jangbu reports that more of our cargo has been flown by helicopter to Pangboche after a delay waiting in Phaplu for the weather to clear.Â Included in this lot we have more oxygen cylinders and masks, food, and some new dining tents for Everest Base Camp. Our crew in Pangboche will be sending everything to EBC by yaks and porters over the coming days.

IMG Senior Sherpa Guides Chhewang Lendu and Pasang Kami (PK) reserving Base Camp (Pasang Kami)

Our Advanced Sherpa Team is also getting ready to head to EBC to start construction of the 2019 IMG Base Camp. Ten Sherpas plus two Sherpa cooks will meet at Gorakshep on March 17th and head to EBC the next day to start building our camp. It will take the crew several weeks of rock rolling and chopping to create all the tent platforms we will need from the icy and rocky moraine.

Greg Vernovage

REI’s ‘Prep For Rainier’ Series

March 13, 2019

IMG Rainier Summit Team May 29, 2018 (Betsy Dain-Owens)

The Rainier season is just a few months away and IMG is once again partnering with REI to help you prepare. You are welcome to join whether you are climbing with guides, as part of an independent party, or just curious about the mountain!

Learn about the different routes, training recommendations, and gear!

March 21 – Tacoma
March 27 – Seattle
April 2 – Issaquah
April 4 – Bellevue
April 9 – Southcenter

Sign up on the store website through the above links and bring your questions!

IMG Office

Great First Day On The Trail!

March 12, 2019

: Crossing the first suspension bridge to Phakding (Kusang Tshering)

: Lunch under blue skies on day 1 of the trek (Kusang Tshering)

Ang Jangbu reported that our Private Dingboche Trekking Team had a perfect first day on the trail. The Team was up early and had no delays flying into Lukla from KTM. After arriving in Lukla and confirming all gear flew with the Team, it was time to hit the trail. The Team had an easy day with a lunch stop at Thado Koshi. After lunch, they moved to their first lodge at Phakding at 2:30Pm.

Everyone is doing well!

Greg Vernovage

Private Trek to Dingboche in KTM

March 11, 2019

Private Dingboche Trek (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

We received word overnight that our Private Dingboche Trekking Team has arrived to Kathmandu with all of their luggage! Ang Jangbu and Lopsang have done the gear checks and met with the team to go over trip details and they are ready to fly to Lukla. This is a great team and many people are veterans of the Khumbu Valley. One of the highlights that is on the list for this team is a scenic flight of Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Valley!

Have a great trek to Dingboche everyone!

Greg Vernovage

There’s Still Time To Climb Mt. Whitney With IMG!

March 8, 2019

IMG climbers reaching the summit of Mt. Whitney (Kurt Wedberg)

The snowpack in the Sierra is well above average this year and we expect this will make for the most magnificent views in a place already known for magnificent views. All the more reason to climb the Mountaineer’s Route on Mt. Whitney with IMG!

We have the following availability:

March 28-31
March 30 – April 2
April 6-9

Email: office@mountainguides.com for more information or sign up now!

Heather Garland

Denali Prep Seminar On Rainier A Huge Success!

March 7, 2019

: Perfect winter seminar conditions at Camp Muir (Nicole Sims)

: Crevasse rescue training in a storm (Nicole Sims)

IMG Guides, Rikki Dunn & Nicole Sims, set the bar high with how well they ran the second Denali Prep Seminar of the season. Their first couple of days on the mountain found them under sunny skies, but weather moved in as soon as they arrived at Camp Muir. This gave them the opportunity to evaluate conditions, consider the forecast, and determine the best strategy for training in inclement weather.

: IMG Denali Prep Seminar in action at Camp Muir (Nicole Sims)

: Testing a deadman picket (Nicole Sims)

The storm provided the team with the perfect conditions for practicing whiteout navigation skills, crevasse rescue techniques, and avalanche hazard evaluation. The team descended back to IMG HQ today happy, healthy, and full of enthusiasm! Well done!

We still have 1 spot available on both our March 16th & March 30th seminars. Sign up today!

Heather Garland