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 […]
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 […]
February 6, 2019 Yesterday was a balmy day in New England, but winter isn’t ready to release its grip just yet. Colder temps are back already and just in time to dive right into month four of winter weather. That means it’s time to stretch those legs! And there’s no better way to do it […]
February 1, 2019 Chief Guide, Justin Merle, and longtime IMG climber Stacey R headed over to climb ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in Eureka yesterday. Conditions were good and fun was had by all, except Stacey claims Justin made her hike in carrying both of the ropes. Most likely it was because Justin wanted her to have […]
January 29, 2018 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in after completing the Khumbu Climbing Center’s (KCC) training this winter. Phunuru sent a few photos of our Sherpa Team training on ice and building anchors. Phunuru is heading back down to Kathmandu as we speak, and will be soon be on his way to Tanzania […]
January 29, 2019 IMG guides, Andy Polloczek and Justin Merle, take time out to explore the finer side of espresso sipping in town before heading out for a day on the ice. This week they are climbing with the Veteran’s Seminar, a group of returning climbers who come back year after year to enjoy Ouray […]
