April 3rd, 2025 The team had an active rest day in Pheriche yesterday, with both some hiking and resting! Today the team trekked higher up the valley, to Dzongla (4800m; 15,700 ft) on the trail towards the Cho La Pass which leads to Gokyo. Kusang Tshering reports the team are now all tucked into a […]
April 3rd, 2025 IMG’s Denali Prep Expedition Seminar spent four days on Mt. Rainier last weekend, honing teamwork and essential mountaineering skills. Winter on Mt. Rainier provides the perfect environment to experience the challenges of a larger expedition, such as Denali, Aconcagua, or Everest. The team faced a mix of weather conditions while practicing technical […]
April 1st, 2025 The Lobuche team overnighted in Phortse, before moving up to Pangboche via the high trail on the west side of the Khumbu valley. This is a more rugged trail with great views along the way. Everyone is doing well, and today they continued their ascent to Pheriche (4,371 m;14,340 ft) where they […]
Feb 13th, 2025 Another week almost complete! Guide Lindsay Valero reports great climbing conditions, and great climbers! What are your Valentine’s day plans? After a long day on the ice, look for our Ouray Ice climbers, heading to the hot tub or the hot springs pool in town to soak and relax, then finish with […]
February 6th, 2025 We are happy to announce that International Mountain Guide’s Tyler Nachand and team summited Aconcagua this morning, and are now resting at Camp 3. After waiting out bad weather at Camp 2, the team enjoyed clear skies and calm winds and reached the summit comfortably in the sun, a rarity on the […]
January 30th, 2025 Tyler’s team has settled into Camp 2 after climbing from Camp 1 this morning. The team plans to take a rest day at Camp 2 tomorrow to prepare for the climb ahead!
January 29th, 2025 Tyler and the team carried to Camp 2 and are back at Camp 1 resting. The team is tired, but spirits are high as they relax at Camp 1 in the relatively warm temperatures. The team will climb to Camp 2 tomorrow as they continue to acclimatize. All is well in Argentina!
January 26, 2025 The gang reached Plaza Argentina yesterday, they’re resting today to prepare for their carry to camp one tomorrow, all is well!
January 23, 2025 The gang hit the trail this morning and reached Pampa de Leñas in good fashioned under clear skies. They head to Casa de Piedras tomorrow, and base camp the following day.
January 22, 2025 Aconcagua Team 2, led by Tyler Nachand, departed from Mendoza today. The expedition is officially underway as they drive to Las Cuevas for the night, and hit the trail tomorrow!
