February 26, 2019 The IMG AIARE 1 Course spent yesterday and today snowshoeing and skinning through deep powder snow at Paradise on Mt. Rainier. The course objectives included: how to plan a trip into the backcountry, how to choose a strategy to limit avalanche exposure, and how to recognize avalanche terrain. The team explored […]
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 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. […]
January 30, 2019 Climb one of the highest non-volcanic peaks in the Northwest with IMG! Mt. Shuksan (9,127′) boasts some of the most spectacular terrain in all of the Cascades and it’s the perfect mountain for a true alpine adventure. Choose from four options: 4 Day Sulphide Glacier – great for beginners! 4 Day Fisher […]
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
