September 11, 2020 As a guide service we don’t spend a lot of time in the Smokey Mountains…unfortunately this year things are a little different. As the wildfires burn across the Western US, we’ve been lucky. Not only have the fires avoided the Ashford area, the smoke hasn’t been nearly as bad as the […]
February 24, 2020 ‘Tis the season for ice climbing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains! Join IMG guides for a world-class experience a mere 2 1/2 hours north of Boston. With two major airports servicing the region, Logan & Manchester, there’s no excuse to not make the trip. Whether you are brand new to ice climbing […]
February 5, 2020 Join us for our beautiful and exciting Mt. Baker climbs in July and August! At 10,781 feet, Mt. Baker is the fourth highest peak in the Northwest. This volcano, glacier climb is the perfect prep for those interested in gaining experience before climbing Mt. Rainier. And for those who are lovers of […]
January 27, 2020 Join us at REI Tacoma on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 for a 90 minute presentation on what it takes to summit Washington’s highest peak, Mount Rainier! IMG Senior Guide, Jason Edwards, will lead an in-depth talk covering topics such as conditioning, trip planning, selecting appropriate and necessary gear, route selection, and many […]
January 3, 2020 Are you committed to climbing the highest peak in North America? Before attempting 20,310′ Denali, you’ll want to first spend time in a comparable cold weather environment. Test yourself in expedition-style winter mountaineering with IMG on Mt. Rainier during an upcoming Denali Expedition Seminar & Summit Climb! Available dates: February 8-14, 2020 […]
December 12, 2019 If you follow the weather in the PNW, then you know the freezing levels in the mountains are falling and snow accumulation numbers are rising. Paradise is expected to receive up to 36″ from the current low pressure system, with even more snow up high. While it feels a bit late for […]
November 27, 2019 A traverse of the Presidential Range in winter is one of the most challenging and coveted mountaineering adventures in New England. The terrain is rugged and the scenery is wild. Average nightly temperatures are often well below 0° Fahrenheit with average winds of 40 mph or more. The ~23 mile traverse begins […]
November 22, 2019 Paradise at 5,400′ on Mt. Rainier may be famous for its wildflowers and hiker-friendly (if not a bit steep!) trails in the summer months, but winter on Rainier presents an entirely different scene. Paradise receives over 50 feet of snow on average, making it the perfect playground for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and […]
November 22, 2019 Olympic National Park is a World Heritage Site, a designation that recognizes its beauty and diversity of ecosystems. Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, it is home to the longest stretch of undeveloped coastline in the lower 48 states. Rising from the coast is an old growth rain forest system […]
November 21, 2019 If Aconcagua is on your winter ‘wish list’, let’s make it happen! We have room on the following climbs: December 14, led by Jonathan Schrock January 25, led by Rikki Dunn February 1, led by Robert Jantzen Why not start the new year off right by climbing one of the Seven Summits […]
