January 6th, 2025 We talked to both Stu Johnson on Aconcagua and Max Bond on Vinson who have confirmed that their respective teams successfully moved up yesterday! On Aconcagua the climbers moved up to Camp 1 (16,372 ft) and are doing well. Up next for the team will be a carry up to Camp 2 […]
January 4th, 2025 Max Bond reports, “The cache was found and uncovered, the tents are set up, and the cook tent is on its way. All is good at Vinson Basecamp!”
January 4, 2025 Stu reports that the team had a nice rest day yesterday at the 13,800 ft Plaza Argentina BC and everyone is doing well. Today the team will “climb high, sleep low” with a carry up to Camp 1 (16,372 ft) and then returning for another night at Base Camp. This is a […]
January 2nd, 2025 IMG Leader Max Bond reports that the team had a smooth flight last “night” (its 24 hour daylight!) into the Union Glacier Base Camp (79°46’05″S 83°15’42’W) in the Ellsworth Land area of Antarctica. The team were not able to continue on to the Vinson Base camp, so they erected their tents and […]
January 2nd, 2025 Stu Johnson reports that the team had another nice day of hiking today, climbing 3500 feet to the Plaza Argentina Base Camp at about 13,800 ft. There were some scattered clouds and a mild breeze that kept the temperatures comfortable as they ascended the Relinchos River valley from the Casa de Piedra […]
December 31st, 2024 The Magellen Strait view from the lookout above Punta Arenas (Max Bond) Max reports the team had a nice Punta Arenas hike today, as they wait for flyable weather. The team went to the “Mirador (lookout) Zapador Austral” in the Reserva Nacional Magallanes. Max says “ it was about 4 miles with […]
December 31st, 2024 IMG leader Stu Johnson reports that the team had a good day yesterday putting the finishing touches on packing up the mule loads, and then driving west from Mendoza up to Penitentes, near to the border with Chile. They are planning for 8 mules to carry the food, fuel and gear on […]
December 30, 2024 We always say the hardest part of some expeditions is just getting started. Despite the bad weather for air travel over the last few days, our Aconcagua and Vinson climbers have navigated the challenges of cancelled and delayed flights, and made it to their respective destinations. Well done teams! IMG Aconcagua leaders […]
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 […]
