Ecuador Team Summits Cotopaxi

November 11, 2024

We heard from IMG guide Romulo Cardenas over the weekend who confirmed the team summited Cotopaxi!

: Serene mountain view (Romulo Cardenas)

: Refugio on Cotopaxi (Romulo Cardenas)

: Team Summit on Cotopaxi! (Romulo Cardenas)

The team will have a nice rest day in San Agustin and tour some local sites before some members catch flights home. Those sticking around to climb Chimborazo will start heading toward the mountain tomorrow.

Everyone is doing well!

Ecuador Team Summits Cayambe

November 7, 2024

After a day of training on the lower slopes yesterday, our Ecuador team made it to the summit of Cayambe (18,996′) today!

: Ecuador team heading toward the summit of Cayambe (Romulo Cardenas)

: Perspective (Romulo Cardenas)

: Almost there! (Romulo Cardenas)

: Successful Summit! (Romulo Cardenas)

Next they’ll make their way down to Papallacta and relax at the famed hot springs and hotel.

Congratulations, team!

Ecuador Team Acclimatizing Nicely

November 6, 2024

Busy days in Ecuador! The week started with an acclimatization hike on Monday to the summit of Imbabura (15,109′), superb weather all the way. A delicious dinner and a restful evening prepared them for the next few days as they start making their way to climb Cayambe!

: A scenic hike (Romulo Cardenas)

: The team on Imbabura (Romulo Cardenas)

: Breakfast with a view! (Romulo Cardenas)

Everyone is doing well!

Mountain Hikes & Exploring The Sites

November 4, 2024

On Sunday the IMG Ecuador team enjoyed a hike to the top of Fuya Fuya (13, 986′) in perfect weather. A stop in Otavalo to visit a local artisan workshop, then continued to San Clemente to rest for the night before heading to Imbabura.

: Taking in the views (Romulo Cardenas)

: The top of Fuya Fuya (Romulo Cardenas)

: Local weavers (Romulo Cardenas)

Ama Dablam Team Rests at Base Camp, EBC Gokyo Trek Wraps Up

November 3, 2024

The IMG Ama Dablam team had a busy weekend! The team made a summit attempt on Sunday, but they turned around and returned to base camp for a few days’ rest.

Ama Dablam above the Khumbu Valley (Phunuru Sherpa)

The EBC Gokyo trekkers flew in to Kathmandu from Lukla, wrapping up the trek in good time and good spirits! After some well deserved rest, they’ll head home with great memories and fun stories to share.

Everyone is doing fine!

Ecuador Team Checks In

November 3, 2024

Romulo Cardenas checked in to report that all is well in Ecuador! Friday afternoon the team explored historic downtown Quito, visiting historic churches and museums and heritage sites.

: Stained glass window in the Basílica del Voto Nacional (Romulo Cardenas)

: Team posing with cathedral in background (Romulo Cardenas)

: The Equator (Romulo Cardenas)

Saturday was spent at the famous Otavalo market, where the Día de Muertos celebration was in full swing, followed by a scenic acclimatization hike along Lake Cuicocha, ending the evening at the historic Hacienda Pinsaqui.

: Otavalo Market (Romulo Cardenas)

: Dia del los Muertos celebration (Romulo Cardenas)

: A hike around Lake Cuicocha (Romulo Cardenas)

Ecuador Team Arrives In Quito

November 1, 2024

IMG Ecuador guide Romulo Cardenas checked in to report that our Ecuador team has arrived safe and sound in Quito! This morning they enjoyed a hearty breakfast followed by a thorough gear check. This afternoon they’ll hike above Quito through the Teleferico (Gondala), then explore famous churches and other sites in Old Town Quito.

View of the church of Guápulo from the hotel in Quito (Romulo Cardenas)

All is well in Ecuador!

Ama Dablam Team At Camp 1

November 1, 2024

Our Ama Dablam team is doiong great, they reached Camp 1 in excellent time today, just a little over 4 hours. After some rest and refueling, our Sherpa team made a carry to Camp 2.

Camp locations on Ama Dablam

Meanwhile, our EBC Gokyo Extension trekkers arrived in Namche today where they’ll rest for the night and trek to Phakding tomorrow.

Everything is looking good!

Ama Dablam Team Prepares For First Rotation

October 31, 2024

Our Ama Dabalm team reports that the team is doing great at Ama Dablam base camp! They’re enjoying some well deserved rest and spending time at base camp honing their rope skills in preparation for their ascent, including rope ascension, rapelling and other climbing techniques.

: Climbers practicing rope skills (Nawang Tenjing)

: All smiles at base camp (Nawang Tenjing)

: Climbers take advantage of rest days and good weather (Nawang Tenjing)

The Sherpa team carried to Camp 1 yesterday, and the team plans to head to Camp 1 tomorrow.

So far so good!

EBC Trekkers Back In Kathmandu

October 30, 2024

The EBC trekkers arrived safe and sound in Kathmandu and were all smiles as they were greeted back at the hotel! All that’s left is to rest, re-pack and start making their way home in the next day or two. They’ll have great stories to share with friends and family when they return home!

IMG Trekkers (Photo by Ngawang Tenjing Sherpa)

Our Gokyo Extension trekkers are still on the move, we’ll hear from them soon!