March 6, 2019 The IMG Denali Prep Seminar enjoyed sunshine and blue skies for their first three days on the mountain. They experienced an unexpected temperature inversion (it was warmer the higher up they went instead of colder) on their hike up to Camp Muir on Monday causing them to shed layers. It has been […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
January 22, 2019 IMG Client, John Wild, sent New England Program Directors, George Dunn & Craig John, the following email after his recent winter ascent of Mt. Washington in NH with IMG Guide Dan Riethmuller: George/CJ, The summit climb of Mt. Washington this past weekend was a great experience. It was a first class climb […]
January 21, 2019 If you’re looking for the hands down best winter mountaineering seminar available, look no further than IMG’s Denali Prep Seminar. You’ll learn all of the skills necessary to take on everything from an intermediate route on Rainier to Vinson to Denali itself. We only offer a handful of these seminars each season […]
January 16, 2019 We still have availability on several of our upcoming Denali Prep Seminars! Join IMG for this unparalleled 6.5 day course and learn crevasse rescue techniques, how to build snow caves/shelters, glacier travel & route finding skills, avalanche hazard evaluation, and so much more – all on the pristine winter landscape of Mt. […]
