March 5, 2019 If you have your sights set on the more remote and challenging climbing found in the vast wilderness of Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park you’ll need some solid training first. IMG has created the perfect program for you. Our 5.5 Day Little Tahoma Seminar is made up of small teams (4 climbers, […]
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IMG AIARE 1 Weekend Course Complete
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 […]
Shuksan Sunsets, Skills Seminar, & Summit Climb
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 […]
First Denali Prep Seminar Facing Tough Conditions
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 […]
An In-Depth Boot Discussion with IMG’s Porter McMichael
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 […]
It’s Still Winter In The White Mountains
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 […]
Training For Mountaineering With IMG
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 […]
2019 Ama Dablam Team Is Coming Together
January 31, 2019 We are looking forward to returning to Ama Dablam in 2019 and have a great team coming together already. The appeal of Ama Dablam is not so much the height as the dramatic beauty, universally recognized difficulty (with some slopes at 45 to 50 degrees,) and… Location, Location, Location: Five of the […]
Climb Mt. Shuksan with IMG – Summer 2019!
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 […]
IMG Denali Prep Seminar & Summit Climb!
January 29, 2019 We don’t know about you, but we are having serious Rainier withdrawals here at IMG! We have been keeping ourselves busy purchasing new gear for our rentals and posting lots of inspiring pictures of our different trips around the world. Still, we are most excited to get back on the mountain closest […]