Everest Summits!

May 12, 2022

Panorama from Pumori Camp 1 (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

IMG has recorded our first summits of the season!Â Please join us in congratulating our first climbers to reach the summit!

Ms Kimberly Ann Silloway

Mr Phunuru Sherpa (14 Summits)

Mr George Voitech Pesek

Mr Gyaljen Dorji Sherpa (9 Summits)

Mr Fura Gyalzen Sherpa (6 Summits)

Mr Jambale Sherpa (4 Summits)

Mr Chhiring Tendi Sherpa (2 Summits)

Our Second Team is resting at Camp 2 now and will be heading up to Camp 3 tomorrow morning.Â The weather forecast looks fantastic and we are looking forward to hearing more great new from Nepal!

All is well on Mount Everest!

Vinson and Aconcagua Dates Released!

May 11, 2022

Sunset from Plaza De Mulas (Nickel Wood)

IMG Climber on the summit of Vinson (Jonathan Schrock)

The 2022-23 Dates have been released for Vinson and Aconcagua.Â We are looking forward to running more great climbs to 2 of the Seven Summits this winter.Â We worked hard on these dates and itineraries for those of you who are interested in climbing both mountains in one trip down South.Â Climb with IMG in the Southern Hemisphere this winter!

Our first Vinson Trip is already filling up so if you have any questions, do not lose any time, reach out and let us know how we can help!

Summit Rotations Begin on Everest and Lhotse

May 9, 2022

Mount Everest from the summit of Lhotse (Phunuru Sherpa)

Mount Everest and Lhotse Summit rotations have started and you can follow important updates on our Everest 2022 Blog !

Thank you for all of your support as we head to the summit of Mount Everest and Lhotse!

Success on Mt Whitney

Guide Justin Sackett checked in from Mt Whitney this week after wrapping up our annual program in conjunction with Sierra Mountaineering International. Justin reported beautiful weather and success on the highest peak in the lower 48. Congratulations to the team!

Everest 2022 Updates

April 8, 2022

Mount Everest from the summit of Lhotse (Phunuru Sherpa)

For ongoing Everest 2022 Updates, please visit the link on our website that will include exclusive Everest 2022 Updates!

Itâ€™s Kilimanjaro time!

April 5, 2022

Sunset on Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi (Eric Simonson)

We have some great news from Tanzania which is a big improvement for travelers, with updated Tanzania Travel Requirements.Â Now to go climb Kilimanjaro and do a world class safari you only need to document your fully vaccinated status!Â Â No longer is Covid testing required to enter Tanzania, and no longer are tourists at risk (if they test positive) of being sent to a supervised quarantine facility at their own cost, until they test negative.

Here at IMG we are looking ahead to our summer season Kilimanjaro trips.Â We have three scheduled, and each winds up with a classic safari to the Serengeti. Â And, our annual holiday trip in December finishes up the year!

2022 IMG Kilimanjaro Dates:
Jun 20 – Jul 2, 2022
Jul 18-30, 2022
Sep 19 – Oct 1, 2022
Dec 20 – Jan 1, 2023 (Early Safari Confirmation Required)

If you enjoy rugged hiking and are in good health and fitness, then Kilimanjaro is a great goal for you!

It’s Kilimanjaro Time!

April 5, 2022

Great view from the top of the Barranco Wall (Phunuru Sherpa)

We have some great news from Tanzania which is a big improvement for travelers, with updated Tanzania Travel Requirements.Â Now to go climb Kilimanjaro and do a world class safari you only need to document your fully vaccinated status!Â Â No longer is Covid testing required to enter Tanzania, and no longer are tourists at risk (if they test positive) of being sent to a supervised quarantine facility at their own cost, until they test negative.

Here at IMG we are looking ahead to our summer season Kilimanjaro trips.Â We have three scheduled, and each winds up with a classic safari to the Serengeti. Â And, our annual holiday trip in December finishes up the year!

2022 IMG Kilimanjaro Dates:
Jun 20 – Jul 2, 2022
Jul 18-30, 2022
Sep 19 – Oct 1, 2022
Dec 20 – Jan 1, 2023 (Early Safari Confirmation Required)

If you enjoy rugged hiking and are in good health and fitness, then Kilimanjaro is a great goal for you!

Gorgeous day in the Khumbu Valley

April 4, 2022

Panorama looking down valley from Phortse (Phunuru Sherpa)

Both Teams had beautiful weather today.Â Team 1 departed Phortse early so they could get to Pangboche and visit the monastery.Â No visit to Pangboche and the monastery is complete without visiting Lama Nawang.Â The visit to the Lama is very important to our entire team because he offers a blessing for safe travels and a successful climbing season.

: Trekking to Phortse with Ama Dablam (Justin Merle)

: Team 2 arrives to Namche (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

: Blessing from Lam Nawang in Pangboche (Phunuru Sherpa)

: Team 2 at the Museum with Tenzing Norgay monument (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

Lama Nawang (Phunuru Sherpa)

Team 2 took it easy today and walked up to the viewpoint and visited the Sherpa Climbing Museum.Â At the museum, the team saw photos of great Sherpa mountaineers and looked at climbing equipment from generations earlier.Â Tomorrow, the team will trek up to the Everest View Hotel for more acclimatization and views before dropping into Khumjung to visit the monastery and Hillary School.

Beautiful days in the Khumbu Valley!

Teams moving up in the Khumbu Valley

April 3, 2022

: Team 2 heading into Sagarmatha National Park (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

: Fun times on the suspension bridge (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

: Great look at the suspension bridge enroute to Namche (Porter McMichael)

Team 1 and Team 2 checked in to let us know that everyone is doing well and have moved up today.Â Team 2 was up and on the trail early with excellent trekking weather for the climb up Namche Hill.Â The team made great time and will now spend a some time acclimatizing and touring the famous village.Â There is plenty to do including the museums, shops, Everest View Hotel, the Hillary School in Khumjung and of course, a stop at one of the local bakeries.

: Trekking with Phortse in the distance (Phunuru Sherpa)

: Team 1 in front of KCC Training Center in Phortse (Phunuru Sherpa)

Team 2 also had a great day trekking to Phortse.Â This is one of the best days on the trail…everyday on the trail is great but on this day, the team heads up and out of Namche, traversing the valley and getting more looks at many of the great peaks.Â Leaving the main trail they head up to Mong for lunch before going back down to the river crossing and moving their way through the trees and into the village of Phortse.Â It just does not get any better than walking into Phortse where many of our Lead Guides live.Â It is also the home of the Khumbu Climbing Center where many of the top Guides on Mount Everest train and learn important skills necessary to climb.

Great days in the Khumbu!

Nice day in the Khumbu Valley

April 2, 2022

: IMG Team 2 Photo just outside of Lukla (Ang Tshering Sherpa)

: Team 1 with Everest in the distant middle (Phunuru Sherpa)

It was a pretty nice day to be in the Khumbu Valley and what made it an even better day is when Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know that all of Team 2 had arrived to Lukla!Â Team 1 had a great acclimatization day, hiking up to Everest View Hotel where they were not let down and given great views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest among other great peaks in the Khumbu.Â The team is doing great and getting along extremely well.Â They are excited to get up tomorrow and see what is around the corner.

: Team 2 members loading the flight to Lukla (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

: Trekking high above Namche looking down valley (Phunuru Sherpa)

Team 2 arrived in Lukla, met the trekking team ed by Ang Tshering and made their way to Phakding.Â The team pulled in at 3:00, just in time for afternoon tea time.Â Very nice weather and it feels good to be on the trail to stretch the legs. That first night in the Khumbu at Pangboche is just special, you have cool, clean air along with the sound of the river to help get everyone through that last night of jetlag. Tomorrow, they have breakfast at 7 am and will be on the trail by 8:00, heading to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance and up the hill to Namche.

All is well in the Khumbu Valley!