Carstensz Pyramid Summit Photos and Progress

October 20, 2018

IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock checked in from Timika last night to let us know that one heli flight made it into Base Camp to pick up members before the clouds rolled in. The helicopter sat on standby for the rest of the day but conditions did not improve.

2018 IMG Carstensz Pyramid Team at Yellow Valley (Jonathan Schrock)

Everyone is up and looking at the weather already, and if it clears, our team will be ready to fly. In the meantime, Jonathan sent back some great photos of the teams summit day on Carstensz Pyramid.

Working the fixed lines on Carstensz Pyramid (Jonathan Schrock)

2018 IMG Carstensz Pyramid Team on the Summit (16,023â€™) (Jonathan Schrock)

What a great day for climbing on Carstensz!

Greg Vernovage

Great Weather on the Gokyo Loop in Nepal

October 20, 2018

IMG Guide Harry Hamlin checked in with a couple great photos of the trek. The team enjoyed the Everest View Hotel and it is now time to move up the valley. The team has enjoyed great weather and stellar views during the trek.

: Private Gokyo Loop Trek at the Hillary Viewpoint (Harry Hamlin)

: Gokyo Loop Team at the Hillary Viewpoint (Harry Hamlin)

The team is now in Tengboche where they will visit the monastery for the evening. Tomorrow, they will head up to Pangboche and be up close to Ama Dablam.

Greg Vernovage

Mera Peak Team in Position at High Camp

October 20, 2018

IMG Senior Sherpa Danuru â€œDawaâ€ Sherpa checked in from High Camp on Mera Peak. The weather is looking good for the team to head for the summit in the morning. Dawa and Nate will call from the summit and let us know how the team is doing.

: Camp at Mera La (Nathan Berry)

: Climbing route on Mera Peak (Nate Berry)

The 3X2 and Ama Dablam Team have moved up to Pheriche from Pangboche. They will spend a couple days in Pheriche, acclimatizing and preparing to head up to Chukkung and a hike of Chukkung Ri.

Phortse with Ama Dablam (Greg Vernovage)

All is well in the Hinku and Khumbu Valleys!

Greg Vernovage

Acclimating In The Hinku Valley

October 19, 2018

Mera Peak from above Khare (Eric Simonson)

The Mera Peak Express Team had a nice day hiking and acclimatizing at Khare (16,404â€™).Â The team got out and stretched their legs in the morning on a hill just outside of Khare.Â From the hill, the team can get a good look at the route on Mera Peak.

From near Khare, Mera Peak and view down the Hinku Valley towards Thagnak (Eric Simonson)

The team spent the afternoon organizing and packing the gear they will need for the climb.Â The will head up to Mera La (17,765â€™) in the morning.

All is well in the Hinku Valley!

Greg Vernovage

Puja Blessing In Pangboche With Phunuru

October 19, 2018

Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest under perfect skies (Phunuru Sherpa)

IMG Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Pangboche overnight.Â Phunuru was up at Gorakshep collecting the gear we will need on Ama Dablam.Â After he collected the gear, Phunuru went down to meet the Ama Dablam and 3X2 Teams in Pangboche.Â They visited the monastery and received a blessing for their climbs of Lobuche and Ama Dablam.

: Puja in Pangboche (Phunuru Sherpa)

: 3X2 and Ama Dablam Teams with Phunuru at Pangboche Monastery (Phunuru Sherpa)

Tomorrow, the team will be heading to Dingboche and the weather is beautiful!

Greg Vernovage

100% On Top Of Carstensz Pyramid

October 18, 2018

The summit of Carstensz Pyramid (Jonathan Schrock)

We have just heard from IMG Guides Jonathan Schrock and Austin Shannon from the summit of Carstensz Pyramid.Â 12 total climbers are standing on top of Carstensz Pyramid under clear skies.Â The route is in great condition and the team picked the perfect day to climb.Â Jonathan said there was a light breeze with no clouds overhead and beautiful view.

: The Tyrolean Traverse on Carstensz Pyramid (John Dahlem)

: Climbing on the summit ridge on Carstensz (Greg Vernovage)

: Rappelling on Carstensz Pyramid (Greg Vernovage)

Congratulations to all of the climbers on Carstensz Pyramid!

Greg Vernovage

Mera Peak Express Team Arrives In Khare

October 18, 2018

: From near Khare, Mera Peak and a view down the Hinku Valley towards Thagnak (Eric Simonson)

: Mera Peak from Khare (Kevin Kayl)

: Mera Peak from Khare (Kevin Kayl)

The Mera Peak Express Team has arrived In Khare and met with IMG Guide Nathan Berry.Â The team is feeling great and the rendezvous with Nate is exciting.Â Nate reached the summit of Mera Peak yesterday and will head back uphill with the Express Team to Mera La in a couple days.Â The team will take tomorrow to acclimatize in Khare and prepare for the climb.Â Nathan reports the route is in great condition and the team is looking forward to heading up to Mera La.

Greg Vernovage

Private Tibet Trek Heading for the Border

October 18, 2018

We heard from Eric Simonson overnight. The team was up early from Rongbuk and heading for the border. En route, they stopped off at Tingri for breakfast and coffee.

Anthony and Eric fueling up in Tingri (Tsering)

When it is nice weather, getting up early to take in the views is a no brainer.

Pang La at sunrise: Makalu to Shishapangma (Eric Simonson)

This team has had a great trek and are now at the border in lower Kyirong.

What a great trip!

Greg Vernovage

3X2 And Ama Dablam Team Move Up To Tengboche

October 18, 2018

Ama Dablam from Tengboche (Tye Chapman)

It was a great day of trekking for the Ama Dablam and 3X2 Team.Â They departed Namche after a good breakfast and made it to Tengboche before 3pm when the monks assemble for their afternoon gathering.

The monastery is beautiful and the views are amazing from Tengboche.Â For the Ama Dablam Team, this is the first real look at the objective.

: 3X2 and Ama Dablam Teams preparing for the trek to Tengboche (Pasang Tshering)

: Tengboche Monastery at night (Tye Chapman)

The team will move up to Pangboche in the morning.Â This will be a short day for everyone and the weather continues to be favorable.Â IMG Guide Phunuru Sherpa is at Gorakshep, organizing and packing gear for the Ama Dablam Team.

Greg Vernovage

Carstensz Team Heading For The Summit

October 18, 2018

Route up Carstensz Pyramid (Anthony Nightingale)

Just in! We received a message from IMG Senior Guides Austin Shannon and Jonathan Schrock about 20 minutes ago.Â â€œAll is well, perfect weather, not a cloud in the sky.Â Team is doing great and we are leaving for the summit.â€

Climber on Carstensz Pyramid (Greg Vernovage)

Great news from Carstensz Pyramid!Â We will keep you updated as we hear from the Team.

Greg Vernovage