Denali Team 3 on the Glacier, Team 4 in position

May 23, 2021

Team 3 ready to fly (Vibhu Jindal)

The good thing about climbing in Alaska during the summer is the 24 hour daylight.Â That means that when the weather starts clearing, the pilots can take advantage of an opportunity to fly.Â That was exactly the scenario for Peter Dale and our IMGD Team #3.Â It did not take them very long to get packed and assemble at the airstrip when they received word that weather conditions at Kahiltna Base were improving, and TAT was successful with their flight during the early evening.Â Now they are all on the Glacier!Â Back in Talkeetna Team 4 is doing their NPS briefing and gear checks today, and hoping to fly tomorrow.Â So far so good for our Denali teams!

Eric Simonson

All members back to Camp

May 23, 2021

View from the Lhotse Couloir with Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma (Phunuru Sherpa)

Our Everest and Lhotse Teams are now in either Camp 2 or the South Col.Â Some climbers elected to stay at the South Col to get additional rest before descending to Camp 2 in the morning. Â Other members elected to drop down to Camp 2 and will evaluate how they feel before making a plan for tomorrow to either continue down to EBC or take a rest day at Camp 2.

All is well and we are looking forward to welcoming the team back to EBC!

Greg Vernovage

Everest and Lhotse Summits!

May 22, 2021

Mount Everest from the summit of Lhotse (Phunuru Sherpa)

We are proud to announce that our Everest and Lhotse Teams have summited today!Â The weather was excellent and our climbers are now descending.Â IMG would like to congratulate all of our Everest and Lhotse climbers!. Â Of special note, todays summiters include a Father, Son and Daughter:Â Tenzing Dorjee Sherpa (Father), Sonam Tashi Sherpa (Son) and Pasang Kanchi Sherpa (Daughter).

	IMG Everest Climbers	Nationality
1	Karl Johan Svedjeholm	Sweden
2	Phunuru Sherpa	Nepal
3	Gyaljen Dorji Sherpa	Nepal
4	Ngawang Tenjing Sherpa	Nepal
5	Yukinori Inagaki	Japan
6	Jambale Sherpa	Nepal
7	Chhiring Tendi Sherpa	Nepal
8	Rawan Abdulkarim Dakik	Tanzania
9	Phinjo Dorji Sherpa	Nepal
10	Darinji Sherpa	Nepal
11	Isaac William Selby	Canada
12	Karma Rita Sherpa	Nepal
13	Kari Lynn Sudfeld	USA
14	Sonam Tashi Sherpa	Nepal
15	Andrew James Politz	USA
16	Eduardo Manuel Koch Godinho	South Africa
17	Chuldim Sherpa	Nepal
18	Pemba Gyaltsen Sherpa	Nepal
19	Pasang Kanchi Sherpa	Nepal
20	Nima Doma Sherpa	Nepal
21	Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa	Nepal
22	Dawa Sonam Sherpa	Nepal
23	Tenzing Dorjee Sherpa	Nepal

	IMG Lhotse ClimbersÂ
1	Kevin Joseph Kayl	USA
2	Fura Gyalzen Sherpa	Nepal

Snow Day on Denali

May, 22, 2021

Looking up from 10500 ft towards the West Buttress (Eric Simonson)

We have four IMG Denali teams in the field now, and we are psyched about it!Â Team 2 leader Justin Merle called on the sat phone from camp 3 at 11,000 feet this morning with an update.Â His team has been working hard, so the arrival of a snow storm was a welcome break, and perfect timing for a rest day.Â Sounds like they have about a foot of new snow so far. Â Also up at 11 Camp is Andy Polloczek with IMG Denali Team 1.Â They have been there a couple nights, and are ready to carry up around Windy Corner as soon as conditions allow.Â Back in Talkeetna, Peter Dale and Team 3 are ready to fly, but the weather has not been cooperative so they are doing the hang.Â Finally, Nickel Wood and Team 4 flew to Alaska this morning, and will be heading up to Talkeetna later today.Â They will have their NPS briefing tomorrow, and gear checks, so they are still a couple days out from the Glacier.Â Allâ€™s well on Denali!

Eric Simonson

The Team is Ready to Launch from the South Col

May 22, 2021

Last steps into the South Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

Looking up the Triangle Face from the South Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

The Team made great time from Camp 3 to the South Col today.Â IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock reported that the entire Team made it into the South Col by noon and the Advanced Sherpa Team did a GREAT job having tents up and water ready so our team could eat, drink and rest before heading up tonight for the summit.Â The plan is for the team to depart the South Col by 9pm.Â The weather reports calls for more decreasing winds and clear skies.

We will be excited to get reports on the Teamâ€™s progress and will pass them along as they come in!

Greg Vernovage

IMG Team on the Move to Camp 3

May 21, 2021

: Nice day on Mount Everest (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

: Camp 3 on Mount Everest (Phunuru Sherpa)

Looking down from the Geneva Spur to the Yellow Band and Camp 3 (Phunuru Sherpa)

Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know that the Team is now at Camp 3, resting on oxygen for the night.Â The weather has cleared and is looking good for the next few days.Â The plan for the Team is to be up and climbing by 6am heading for the Yellow Band, Geneva Spur, and on to the South Col.Â This will provide them with plenty of time to rest, eat, and hydrate during the afternoon, and put them in position to summit on the 23^rd.

Looking at Mount Everest (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

Ang Jangbu also reports that 4 IMG Sherpas have climbed up to the South Col to make preparations for the Team to move in.Â The advanced team will have tents set up and water ready when the Team arrives.

Moving into position on Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage

We are GO for the summit bids!

May 20, 2021

Mount Everest from the Yellow Band and Geneva Spur on the way to Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

The Team at Camp 2 is feeling strong and excited to climb after waiting out the weather, and with a promising forecast over the next four days, they will move to Camp 3 tomorrow.Â We will be following along with the teamâ€™s progress and keep everyone updated as we move forward.

Letâ€™s go climb Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage

Everest Team is patient at Camp 2

May 19, 2021

Looking down at Camp 3 from high on the Lhotse Face (Phunuru Sherpa)

Our Team at Camp 2 is doing a great job practicing patience.Â IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa reported that four of our Sherpa made a light carry to the South Col today, and confirmed very high winds above the Yellow Band. Â They had to really struggle across the Geneva Spur and onto the Col, as they climbed above any wind protection afforded by Nuptse. Â These high winds are forecast to continue for another 24 hours, and then will hopefully begin to drop.Â The Team is on board with our plan and looking forward to getting higher on the mountain soon!

All is well on Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage

IMG Denali Team 2 on their way to Kahiltna BC

May 18, 2021

Jim, Loretta, Willi and Justin ready to go (Justin Merle)

Landing at Kahiltna Base Camp (Eric Simonson)

Chief Guide Justin Merle called to report that his Custom Denali Team were loading up the TAT Turbine Otter and would soon be on their way to 7000 feet at Kahiltna Base Camp.Â The weather looks good today, so we are hopeful they will get into BC without any issues.Â This is our second of four Denali expedition teams to launch.

We also heard Â this morning from Andy Polloczek that his Team 1 moved up to Camp 1 yesterday near the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna at about 7800 feet.Â They are all doing well.Â Team 3 is traveling to Talkeetna today.

Eric Simonson

IMG Team Holding at Camp 2

May 18, 2021

Lenticular over Mount Everest 5-18-21 (Jonathan Schrock)

Cyclone and Weather over Everest

The Team is holding at Camp 2 so they can continue to monitor the weather, as the cyclone in the Arabian Sea is now coming on land and is heading North towards China.Â As it moves North, it is losing power but will still create a presence on Mount Everest, with some uncertainty for another day or two for winds and snow accumulation.Â Our Team is doing great and continuing to rest at Camp 2 and will be in great position for when the weather begins to clear.

Hanging tight and eager to climb on Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage