Why climb Everest with International Mountain Guides?

International Mountain Guides has long been the leader in innovative climbing programs in the Himalaya and takes pride in our world-class expedition standards. With over 800 summits of 8000-meter peaks (576 of them on Mount Everest), you can be assured that you’ll be well taken care of by our experienced team. For 2022 we continue our tradition of innovation and attention to detail. We put in place first class logistics and staffing and do not believe in cutting corners. Our goal, always, is to conduct the very best program, at a fair price to you. Join us this spring and witness for yourself all that the Himalaya have to offer.

Mt. Everest South Side Summit Climb – IMG’s Mt. Everest South Side Summit Climb is a world-class expedition to the summit of the worlds tallest mountain. With over 800 summits of 8000-meter peaks, IMG takes pride in our tradition of innovation and attention to the detail. We provide our Everest teams with an elite expedition experience, luxurious base camp accommodations and a premier guide team.

Lhotse Summit Climb – Lhotse towers above the Himalaya at 8,516 meters, and lies just to the south of Mt. Everest, connected via the South Col. Lhotse climbers climb in parallel to the Everest Expedition until summit day when they continue up the Lhotse couloir to the shear summit of the worlds fourth highest peak. Lhotse presents a more seldom traveled climb, perfect for those looking to get a taste of high altitude climbing.

2022 Everest Expedition Dates:

Team 1: March 28 – June 4, 2022

Team 2: March 31 – June 4, 2022

2022 Lhotse Expedition Dates:

March 31 – June 4, 2022

Climbers near the summit of Lobuche – Harry Hamlin

Everest Basecamp Trek – International Mountain Guides’ Himalayan Treks are operated in conjunction with our Everest Summit Expeditions. Our Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the world’s classic human powered adventures. IMG’s itinerary includes staying in tea houses between Lukla and Pheriche as well as our custom Lobuche Peak base camp before moving up to Everest Base Camp. Highlights of the EBC Trek include climbing up Kala Patthar, hiking to the base of the Khumbu Icefall and joining the Everest expedition team Puja ceremony at Base Camp.

Everest Basecamp Trek with Lobuche Extension – If you would like to visit EBC with our teams and then climb higher, bring your crampons and ice axe and add a climb of Lobuche Peak. This extension climbs to over 20,000 feet to the summit of Lobuche. After spending several nights at EBC for acclimatization, our Lobuche climbers will join the Everest climbing team to climb this beautiful peak, resulting in the best possible views of the summit of Everest. Lobuche is the perfect objective for those that are physically fit and have ice axe, crampon and glacier travel skills.

Everest Basecamp Trek with Gokyo Extension – For trekkers that wish to extend their EBC trek, we have the Gokyo Extension option. This extension adds 6 days of trekking, crossing two more high passes (Cho La and Renjo La) and visits the world famous Gokyo Valley. From the summit of Gokyo Ri, you will see Cho Oyo, Lhotse, Makalu, Lobuche and Mt. Everest!

Climbers on Lobuche looking out at Ama Dablam – Harry Hamlin

If you’re ready to register for our Himalayan programs or want to learn more, visit mountainguides.com or give us a call at 360-569-2609.

Join us in Ecuador this winter and experience everything from 20,000′ volcanoes to the Amazon Jungle!

On our two-week trip, we sample as much of this beautiful country as possible. Our standard Ecuador Volcanoes program includes attempts on the two most popular volcanoes in the Ecuadorian Andes – Cayambe (18,990′) and Cotopaxi (19,347′).

A 3-day extension of Chimborazo (20,564′) is also available for anyone seeking out the additional challenge of climbing to the highest point in the country.

View from summit of Pichincha (Kim Sieradzki)

A climber crosses in front of a crevasse on Cotopaxi (Romulo Cardenas)

Follow this link to sign up or learn more!

We’re releasing our 2022 Rainier dates this week on Wednesday Sept 22nd at 9AM! At that time, our 2022 application will be posted and bookings will open. Interested in joining us for a climb of Mt Rainier next season?

Follow these steps to claim a spot on a climb with us:

1 – Check out our Rainier Quick Scan Page to find available dates and information

2 – Fill out our 2022 Application (released at 9AM on Sept 22nd)

3 – Send us a scan of your signed application to office@mountainguides.com

Applications are processed in the order they’re received, please allow 2 business days for processing.

Why climb with International Mountain Guides? IMG is the world’s premier expedition outfitter, providing experience in world class locations from Mt Rainier to Mt Everest since 1986. You know that when you climb with IMG, you’re getting the team behind climbing expeditions all over the world.

Please note:

– While we cannot reserve public climbs for groups, if you have a friend, or multiple friends you would like to climb with, please note their names on the designated line of the application, submit early and all together. Applications are processed in order received.

– Due to high volumes of emails and phone calls during this time, please expect up to 2 business days for processing.

– The application, dates, and bookings will all be released at the same time Wednesday morning. Please see our FAQ’s page for more information, and our Gear Lists.

We look forward to climbing with you in 2022!

Questions? Give us a call – 360.569.2609