February 22, 2019 The 2019 IMG Mount Everest Expedition Blog is live! We have been hard at work getting ready for the expedition this Spring and the blog is now on the website. We will be posting updates as often as possible throughout the season so you can follow along with the progress of our […]
February 22, 2019 In case you missed our February Newsletter, here are the dates for our next expedition to the world’s 6th highest mountain! The 2019 Cho Oyu (26,906′) trek & climb will begin by flying from Kathmandu to the capital city of Lhasa in Tibet. We’ll then explore the deep cultural history of local […]
February 20, 2019 Ladies! If you’ve been thinking about how amazing it would be to climb a mountain with other ladies, then 2019 is your summer! We still have room on our August 2-7 Mt. Shuksan Women’s Skills Seminar & Summit Climb. There truly is no better way to spend time in the pristine landscape […]
February 19, 2019 IMG Lead Guide, Kevin Kayl, radioed in this morning from near Panorama Point where the first Denali Prep Seminar of the season spent the night on the mountain. (Knowing just where to hike/camp in this area is essential as the face is prone to avalanche.) They were breaking down camp and reviewing […]
February 14, 2019 Phunuru reports that the Kilimanjaro team successfully made the transition yesterday from climber mode to safari mode. All the stinky clothes and dirty gear are safely packed away and stored for the trip home. Comfortable safari clothes are now on, and binoculars and cameras are ready. The 40 minute flight from Arusha […]
January 7, 2019 An In-Depth Boot Discussion With IMG Guide, Porter McMichael: The footwear we choose for a climb of Mt Rainier is one of the most important gear decisions we will make. Our boots will need to be comfortable, warm, and when possible, light. There are two broad categories of boots. Double boots, which we […]
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 5, 2019 Phunuru Sherpa called from Moshi to report that the IMG Kilimanjaro team is all set to begin their climb. Today they did equipment checks, got packed up, and weighed their duffel bags to meet the requirements for the porters. Then, after lunch, they traveled to downtown Moshi to see several local markets. […]
February 1, 2019 Training For Mountaineering With International Mountain Guides We talk a lot about climbing mountains because climbing mountains is important to us. But we also talk about training for the mountains because preparation is key. And while there is a training component or skill review built into many of our climbs, nothing truly […]
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 […]
