June 19, 2022 Fair weather on Denali has allowed efficient progress for our last two teams. Team 6, led by Nickel Wood is carrying food and fuel to 17 Camp today and will return to 14 Camp tonight. Team 6 joined them at 14 Camp yesterday after moving up from 11 Camp. Nice work from our teams on the tallest peak in North America!
Denali Team 7 Flies Onto Kahiltna
June 17, 2022 – Denali Team 7, led by Forrest Baldwin, flew onto the Lower Kahiltna Glacier from Talkeetna on Wednesday the 15th. They have begun to move up the mountain and are not far behind Team 6. Team 6 arrived at 14 Camp today. All is well for our last two teams on the mountain of 2022!
Join us Overseas in 2022
The world is finally starting to travel again, and the recent news that USA will no longer require a Covid test for travelers returning home will make things even easier.
The following 2022 IMG International programs are CONFIRMED to run!
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – June 20, June 29
Kilimanjaro – June 20, July 18, September 19, December 20
Bolivia – July 17 and October 15
Manaslu – September 2
Mera Peak -October 17
Ama Dablam – October 17 (can also combine with Mera for acclimatization)
Nepal 3X3 Trek with Lobuche Peak – October 17
Mexico Volcanoes – November 4
Ecuador Volcanoes – November 5 and January 20
Aconcagua – December 1, 7, 27, 29
Mt Vinson – December 29
We look forward to working with you and getting back into the mountains!
IMG International Expeditions
Team 6 Flies Onto Kahiltna
June 13, 2022 – Denali Team 6, led by Nickel Wood, flew on to the Kahiltna Glacier from Talkeetna late last night. After a long day of weather delays, the weather cleared for a flight and the team begun their ascent early this morning, camping at 7,300′. Team 7 arrives in Talkeetna today and will be close behind Team 6 in the coming days.
Custom Denali Team 5 Summit
June 7, 2022 – Our Custom Denali Team 5, led by Willie Webster, summited Denali on June 5, bringing the entire team to the summit in beautiful weather. The team enjoyed stellar views and clear skies. They’ve begun their descent and continue down the mountain.
This wraps our May Denali programs, with 5/5 reaching the summit. Congratulations to all of our hardworking climbers and guides, and stay tuned as our June Denali programs depart in the coming days.
Denali Team 4 Summits
June 4, 2022 – Congratulations to Denali Team 4, led by Nicole Sims, on their successful summit of the tallest peak in North America on Friday, June 3. The team has safely returned to 17,000 ft and is beginning their descent today. Close behind Team 4 is Custom Denali Team 5 led by Willie Webster. They have moved to 17,000 ft camp and are staging for their summit attempt in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Denali Teams 2 and 3 have all made it safely back to Talkeetna, congratulations to them for a successful expedition!
Summits On Denali
June 2, 2022 – Congratulations to Denali Team 2, led by Rowan Stewart, and Denali Team 3, led by Keith Rumburg, on their successful summits of Denali! Both teams summited in clear and relatively warm weather yesterday, collaborating to get both teams to the summit. Team 2 has returned to 14,000 feet to rest, and Team 3 will begin their descent today. Team 1, led by Nickel Wood, has wrapped up their post-trip logistics and has returned to Anchorage for their imminent departure.
Team 4 (Nicole Sims) – 17,000 feet
Team 5 (Willie Webster) – 14,000 feet
All is well on Denali!
Rainier Summits
Congratulations to our Baker Rainier Seminar team, led by Brad Swanson, which summitted both Mt Rainier and Mt Baker this week, utilizing small weather windows to achieve a summit on both peaks. Our first Emmons climb of the year, led by Anna Hicks, summitted Rainier via the Emmons route this morning and the team is now resting at Camp Schurman. Anna led the team to the first guided summit of Rainier via the Emmons route in 2022. Congratulations to both teams, their hard work paid off!
Success on Denali
May 30, 2022 – Congratulations to IMG Denali Team 1 led by Nickel Wood and assistants Leanne Sebren, Lara Ralich, and Blair Hutchinson! The team successfully summited on Sunday afternoon, May 29, in clear weather and were rewarded with excellent views. The team returned safely to camp at 17,000 feet and plans to descend promptly.
Teams 2-5 continue their ascents:
Team 2 (Rowan Stewart) – 17,000 feet
Team 3 (Keith Rumburg) – 14,00 feet
Team 4 (Nicole Sims) – 14,000 feet
Team 5 (Willie Webster) – 11,000 feet
All is well on Denali!
Denali Teams Continue Up The Mountain
May 28, 2022 – Good news as Denali Teams continue to ascend.
Team 1 – Team 1 moved to 17,000 feet yesterday.
Team 2 – Team 2 moved to 17,000 feet yesterday.
Team 3 – Team 3 moved to 14,000 feet yesterday.
Team 4 – Team 4 is at 11,000 feet and took an acclimatization hike to 13,000 feet yesterday.
Team 5 – Team 5 reached 11,000 feet yesterday.
All is well on Denali as the teams make their way up the tallest mountain in North America.