January 29, 2019 Mt Whitney (14,495’) in California’s Sierra Nevada is the highest peak in the lower 48. IMG only climbs it in the spring, before the crowds, and only by the Mountaineer’s Route! With terrain up to 45°, this is truly a mountaineer’s challenge. Email: office@mountainguides.com and sign up today!
January 28, 2019 If you missed this excellent Carstensz Pyramid Trip Report written by IMG Lead Guide, Jonathan Schrock, when we first published it, here’s another chance! We’re sure you’ll agree, Carstensz Pyramid is nothing short of an absolute adventure. You don’t have to take our word for it though, email Greg Vernovage: Everest@MountainGuides.com and […]
January 24, 2019 For the aspiring alpinist, the Matterhorn (14,692′) is the ultimate challenge. If its legendary stories and iconic pictures have captured your imagination and your climbing resume and fitness level meet the requirements, then join IMG in Zermatt, Switzerland this July 13-20! Email: office@mountainguides.com for more information! Heather Garland
January 22, 2019 IMG Client, John Wild, sent New England Program Directors, George Dunn & Craig John, the following email after his recent winter ascent of Mt. Washington in NH with IMG Guide Dan Riethmuller: George/CJ, The summit climb of Mt. Washington this past weekend was a great experience. It was a first class climb […]
January 21, 2019 Check out the great trip report written by IMG Guide, Nathan Berry about the 2018 Ama Dablam Expedition! This is an excellent write up about the climb and conditions on the mountain. If you are ready to head to Ama Dablam in 2019, we have a fantastic team coming together and are […]
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 Ama Dablam means Mother’s Charm Box. “Ama” (mother) refers to the mountain’s long ridges stretching over the valleys below like protective arms. “Dablam” is for the distinct hanging glacier on the southwest face. which looks like the traditional deity pendants worn by Sherpa women. We enjoyed another successful season on Ama Dablam […]
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 […]
