Jan 3, 2023 The Vinson Massif climbing team is staged at High Camp and ready to make their summit bid, reports IMG Chief Guide Justin Merle. Wish our team luck as they head to the Top of the Bottom in the coming days. All is well in Antarctica!
December 8, 2021 IMG Chief Guide, Justin Merle reported that the Vinson team returned to Punta Arenas, Chile last night after a whirlwind adventure to the highest point in Antarctica. In addition to coming back with all their fingers and toes from their “perfect†-38C summit day, Justin also had some great photos! After all […]
January 8, 2020 With their gear checks and orientation complete, Johnathan Schrock has our second Vinson team of the season in Punta Arenas, Chile and flying out onto the Ice almost a day ahead of schedule. When you’re hot, you’re hot! Phil Ershler
January 7, 2020 IMG Senior Guide, Jonathan Schrock, checked in with this photo from dinner. There is an excellent phrase describing a polar explorer on one of Ernest Shakleton’s expeditions to Antarctica that comes to mind. One man said of another, “he had a face that had a built-in mischievous expression”. We think that sums […]
January 21, 2019 The season down in Antarctica is now complete. Weather cooperated, the team stayed healthy and well-prepared. It all made for an excellent adventure with all members standing on the summit in pretty much perfect conditions. Everyone has now returned to Punta Arenas, Chile and some are starting flights home today. Great way […]
January 18, 2019 Let’s get everyone updated on the progress of groups ‘down South’ before the weekend. Vinson – doing some serious ‘relaxin’. Team is at Vinson base camp waiting for the Twin Otter to be able to fly them over to Union Glacier camp. A bit too foggy now but the IL 76 is […]
January 16, 2019 Time, again, to relay updates from our teams in South America and Antarctica. Let’s start with Vinson Massif. I literally just spoke with Luke Reilly and team on the summit of Vinson. Not a puff of wind and all members doing well and standing on the summit. High camp tonight and Vinson […]
January 15, 2019 Let’s get caught up on teams down South. ECUADOR – Cayambe and Cotopaxi – done. Two great summits. Four team members are now prepping and heading off to Chimborazo for a summit attempt. ACONCAGUA – all is well. Moving to C1 at 16K feet is the next order of business. Necessary to establish 3 camps […]
