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Mera Peak Team Enjoying Khare

October 17, 2006

Khare (16,404 ft / 5000 m) (Mingma Tenjing II)
Khare (16,404 ft / 5000 m) (Mingma Tenjing II)
Acclimatizing above Khare (Mingma Tenjing II)
Acclimatizing above Khare (Mingma Tenjing II)

 

The Mera Peak Team had a great weekend moving into Khare (16,404 ft /5000 m) and training for their upcoming climb. It has been cool and clear for the Team.  The trek up the Hinku Valley is quite a bit quieter than the Khumbu Valley.  Gaining elevation to acclimatize can find the Team sitting by themselves, taking in the magnificent views.  Tomorrow, they will move to Mera la and get into position for their climb!

Greg Vernovage

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Khunde/Khumjung Loop

October 14, 2016

Namche with Thamserku (Tye Chapman)
Trekking in Khumjung (Tye Chapman)

 

Our 3 X 3 Trek enjoyed an active rest day.  They took the Khunde/Khumjung trail loop and decided to stay in Khumjung for the night.  On the trek, they visited the Khunde Hospital which is one of the best in the Khumbu Valley and then around to the Hillary School in Khumjung.  Khumjung is a quiet village with a monastery that keeps the legendary Yeti skull.

The Team is enjoying great weather and feeling good!

Greg Vernovage

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All good in Thagnak

October 14, 2016

Route to Thagnak (Eric Simonson)
Trail to Thagnak (Eric Simonson)

 

Phunuru checked in from Thagnak (11,417ft /4350m) in the Hinku Valley today.  The Team is doing great and had a beautiful trek today.  The Mera Peak Team got an early start and made it to Thagnak before lunch.  Tomorrow, the Team will take in the sites around Thagnak and do some more acclimating.

Greg Vernovage

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Acclimatization In Khote

October 13, 2016

Acclimatization hike near Khote (Eric Simonson)

Acclimatization hike near Khote (Eric Simonson)

 

The Mera Peak Team took the day to stretch their legs around Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m) and start adjusting to the altitude.  Slow and steady is the key for the first few days in the Hinku Valley.  Tomorrow, the Team will head up to Thagnak (14,271ft/ 4350m) and get a great look at their objective, Mera Peak.

Greg Vernovage

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3 X 3 Pulls Into Namche

October 13, 2016

Trekking up Namche hill (Tye Chapman)
Bridge to Namche (Tye Chapman)
Namche (Tye Chapman)

 

Our 3 X 3 trekking team pulled into Namche on a beautiful day.  They got an early start out of Phakding and worked their way through a few villages to the high suspension bridge.  The bridge to Namche hill will get your attention, I am not quite sure how high it is off the ground because I just don’t look down!

A couple days exploring Namche and the surrounding sights for our Team.  Hello to everyone in the Khumbu Lodge from everyone back here in the USA!

Greg Vernovage

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Three by Three Trek in Phakding

October 12, 2016

Trekking to Phakding (Greg Vernovage)
Lukla Airport (Greg Vernovage)
Welcome Sign (Greg Vernovage)

 

The 3 x 3 Trek has moved like clockwork into the Khumbu Valley.  They flew to Lukla 9,383 ft (2860 m) on schedule and had a fantastic day trekking to Phakding 8,701 ft (2,652 m).  Phakding is a beautiful place to camp where if you want to sleep with your window open, you can hear the river run.  Tomorrow, the team has Namche Hill!  They will wake up early and hit the trail to Namche, crossing a few high suspended bridges and trekking step by step up hill to Namche.

Beautiful days in the Valley!

Greg Vernovage

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Beautiful Day In Khote

October 12, 2016

Heli flight into Khote (Photo: Phunuru)
Khote (Eric Simonson)

Heli flight into Khote (Photo: Phunuru)
View from Khote to Mera Peak (Eric Simonson)

 

Phunuru checked in from Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m).  The Helicopter flight went smooth and they are enjoying a beautiful day in the Hinku Valley.  The Team will get to stretch their legs for a number of days now.  On the schedule, an acclimatization hike around Khote.

IMG Guide, Phunuru, you may notice is just back from a great climb of Cho Oyu and Kilimanjaro before that.  Great weather is following him!

Greg Vernovage

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Mera Peak on Schedule

October 11, 2016

Mera Peak Team (Phunuru)
Mera Peak Trekking Route

 

Our Mera Peak Team arrived to Kathmandu with all of their gear and flew to Lukla for the start of the Mera Peak Climb.  The plan is to sleep in Lukla (9,334ft / 2845m) and fly to Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m) in the morning by helicopter.  This trek starts with some old fashion duffle shuffle and various forms of air travel to get the Team far enough up and out to enjoy the remote Hinku Valley.  With the monsoon starting to move away, the Team is expecting to get some great views of the Himalayas over the next two weeks!

Greg Vernovage

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IMG 2017 Women’s Programs

IMG is proud to announce two brand-new programs for the summer of 2017: an all-women’s Mount Rainier climb via the Disappointment Cleaver and an all-women’s 6-day Mount Shuksan Mountaineering Skills Seminar & Climb.

IMG guide Emily Johnston

Join us July 31-August 3, 2017 for our all-women’s climb of Mount Rainier. This program will be identical to our standard 3½ day Muir/DC Rainier summit climb. It will be led by female IMG guides, and you will be climbing in the company of other strong women with a common goal.

IMG climber on Shuksan (photo: Viki Tracey Collection)Join us August 5-10, 2017 for our all-women’s 6-day course on Mount Shuksan. Here’s what our guides say about the climb: “A beautiful hike through dense forest and up into the alpine zone will lead to our camp at the base of permanent snow. The rolling glacier terrain above camp is perfect for training in ice axe arrest, cramponing and crevasse rescue skills. As time allows, we’ll do other training and skills sessions, which may include anchors, self and team crevasse rescue, ice climbing, route finding, glacier travel and fixed line ascension. Our route of ascent is via the Sulphide Glacier, the most direct route up the mountain with the fewest technical difficulties. The broad rolling expanse of the Sulphide Glacier provides a moderate roped glacier approach to the final 600-foot rock summit, which provides an opportunity to experience steeper roped snow climbing and moderate rock scrambling to the summit pinnacle, which is a very spectacular and scenic summit experience. Your all-female IMG guide team will take you through the training process and to the summit of Mt. Shuksan for a classic Northwest mountain experience.”

Inquiries? Feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to help. Email (office@mountainguides.com) or call (360.569.2609) any time. We can answer questions, put you in touch with one of our female guides, and help you plan the perfect adventure.

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Fall Rock Guide Training in Mazama Washington

October 6, 2016

IMG Guides on Prime Rib of Goat (Photo: Justin Merle)
Rock Rescue Training at Fun Rock (Photo: George Dunn)

 

Every fall IMG guides get together for a two-day training session in which they focus on rock guiding skills.  This year the training was held in Mazama Washington, which is located on the east side of the North Cascades Highway.  Although the town itself is quite small, the rock walls that surround it are far from little.  Mazama boasts some of the longest multi-pitch sport routes in Washington State.  There are many different climbing areas in Mazama, but most notable is the Goat Wall.  It is a 1,500 foot wall, which overlooks the foothills of the North Cascades and towers over the town.  For shorter routes, there is great climbing on the aptly named Fun Wall as well as at The Matrix.  These two areas provide great single-pitch climbing just seconds from the parking lot.

This year at guide training, the guides worked on rock rescue skills for the first day.  On day two, they split into teams of 3 and climbed a couple of the moderate multi-pitch routes on the Goat Wall.  One of the routes is called Prime Rib of Goat.  It is 11 pitches in length, and is mostly 5.6 climbing with a few 5.9 moves.  The other route that was used for training is called Inspiration.  It is a 6 pitch route that is mostly 5.8 with some 5.9+ moves.  Both routes are considered “Classics.”

IMG gained a permit from the Forest Service just this year and we are planning to use Goat Wall as a fallback rock climbing location when the weather is rainy in the North Cascades.  IMG will also run trips for people wanting to get out and expand their ability on rock.  It is an absolutely amazing venue, that has something for everyone.  Hope to see you there!

Josh McDowell

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