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Ecuador Volcanoes Is All Wrapped Up!

January 23, 2023

IMG climbers in front of Mojanda Lake (Romulo Cardenas)

Chimborazo (Photo: Jorge Anhalzer)

Our final Ecuador team of the 2022-2023 climbing season departed Quito today after a fun and successful expedition. From visiting new sights in the city to reaching their high points, the team enjoyed their time in South America.

If you’re interested in joining us in 2023/2024 in Ecuador, stay up to date by checking out our social media and website!

Audrey Simonson

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IMG Ecuador Team Returns to Quito

Jan 21, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to inform us that the team has returned safely back to Quito. The team was unable to summit due to avalanche conditions. They climbed to about 19,000ft this morning before being forced to make the call to return back to the lower mountain. Despite the challenging conditions, the team enjoyed clear views and good weather and were glad to make an attempt.

The IMG team approaches Chimborazo (Porter McMichael)

IMG Guide Porter McMichael climbs on Chimborazo.

Chimborazo in the distance (Porter McMichael)

The team will celebrate their expedition tonight and depart in the coming days. All is well in Ecuador!

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IMG Ecuador Team Moves to Whymper Hut

Jan 20, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Ecuador, reporting that the team is enjoyed a quiet rest day exploring the area surrounding Quito yesterday. Today, the team began their ascent of Chimborazo and climbed to the Whymper Hut at nearly 16,000ft. From here, the team will make a summit attempt in the morning, hoping to stand on top of the nearly 21,000ft peak. Stay tuned for more!

 

The IMG Ecuador team takes a rest day, exploring a historic Inca Site (Porter McMichael)

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That’s A Wrap

Jan 18, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Jason Tanguay reported that the team has made it back safely to Mendoza. After their summit on Saturday, the team had an uneventful descent back to Plaza De Mulas. The team enjoyed a hot meal and champagne and was able to catch a helicopter flight back to the trailhead soon after. After a great night of sleep in real beds, the team enjoyed a celebratory dinner in Mendoza before parting ways.

Looking towards the summit of Aconcagua from Camp 2 (Jason Tanguay)

The team celebrates their success upon their arrival back to Plaza De Mulas (Jason Tanguay)

The view from Aconcagua (Jason Tanguay)

Our final Aconcagua Team 4 begins their trip on Jan 24, stay tuned for updates on their progress.

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Ecuador Team Summits Antisana

Jan 17, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to report that the Ecuador team stood on top of Antisana (18,875 ft) early this morning. The team enjoyed clear, cold, windless conditions, climbing through the early morning to stand on top of the stunning peak. The team heads to IMG Guide Romulo’s house this evening for an authentic Ecuadorian meal and some of the team will continue on in the coming days to attempt Chimborazo.

The IMG Ecuador Team climbs Antisana this morning (Porter McMichael)

The IMG Ecuador Team stands on top of Antisana (Porter McMichael)

All is well in Ecuador!

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Team 3 On Top!

January 16, 2023

IMG Aconcagua Team 3 on the summit! (Jason Tanguay)

We are happy to report that our third Aconcagua team reached the summit earlier today! The group had decent weather and a great climb to the top. Now they will descend back to Plaza de Mulas and catch their helicopter ride back to Mendoza!

For more expedition updates, keep following along on our blog and social media.

Audrey Simonson

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Success in South America!

Jan 14, 2023 – Big news from both of our teams in South America! Senior Guide Porter McMichael to report that the entire Ecuador team stood on top of Cayambe this morning in a thick cloud. The team had a safe descent back to their low camp and will continue on their expedition tomorrow with Antisana in their sights in the coming days.

IMG Ecuador stands on top of Cayambe this morning (Porter McMichael)

Senior Guide Jason Tanguay reported that the entire Aconcagua Team 3 stood on top of Aconcagua this morning. The team climbed through snowy conditions and stood on top of South America, enjoying a few minutes of the thin air before returning safely back to high camp. The team will descend to Plaza de Mulas tomorrow morning and hope to fly back to the trailhead tomorrow.

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Aconcagua Team 3 Moving to Camp 3!

January 13, 2023 – As high winds subside and a weather window appears, Jason Tanguay, IMG Senior Guide in Argentina, reports that Team 3 is preparing to move to Camp 3.  This will be their High Camp on Aconcagua, and they will soon be ready for their summit push!  Good luck Jason & Team.  All is well in Argentina!

Fresh snow at High Camp. (Peter Adams)

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Ecuador Team Training & Imminent Summit Attempt

January 13, 2023-  Checking in from Ecuador, IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael reports a successful day of training on the lower slopes of Cayambe.  The team will return to the hut, at nearly 16,000′, to rest before their summit attempt.  All is well in Ecuador!

The Ecuador Team poses on the lower slopes of Cayambe after a fun and informative day of training. (Porter McMichael)

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Aconcagua Team 2 in Mendoza; Team 3 Waiting on Weather at Camp 2

January 11, 2023 – IMG Senior Guides Jonny Schrock and Jason Tanguay checking in from Argentina to give updates on their teams’ progress.

Team 2 is back in Mendoza for some well-deserved rest and relaxation after battling high winds and deep snow on their summit bid.  Team 3  is hunkered down at Camp 2 waiting to strike for Camp 3, and then the summit, as soon as the winds abate.  Good job and good luck to each of them!

For those who want a little more- a geography lesson:  Aconcagua actually has two base camps, each serving different routes.  On the West side, we have Plaza de Mulas, part of the Horcones Valley Normal Route, which Jonny’s Team 2 descended to after traversing around Aconcagua to Camp 3 for their summit bid.  On the East side, we have Plaza Argentina, part of the False Polish Route, the camp from which our teams depart from for their summit attempt.

All is well in Argentina!

IMG Team 2 above Camp 3 on Aconcagua. (Jonny Schrock)

 

Routes & Base Camps on Aconcagua

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