October 28, 2010 IMG sirdar Ang Pasang reported from Ama Dablam Base Camp a couple days ago that he and Panuru Sherpa have now set up the BC in preparation for the arrival of the climbers after they wrap up their acclimatization on Lobuche Peak. Ang Pasang and Panuru are two of our most senior […]
Archive: October, 2010
Lobuche Climbers On Top!
October 28, 2010 IMG guide Mark Allen called on the sat phone to report that the team had a nice climb of Lobuche Peak today, followed by a safe descent back to Base Camp. It was a long hard day, but everyone is back down and doing well. Tomorrow the plan is to descend to […]
IMG Operations Manager On Vacation In Spain
October 27, 2010 One thing Operations Manager Tye Chapman enjoys about his job is the opportunity to go on adventures around the world. Tye doesn’t always choose climbing destinations – he is in the middle of a two week vacation right now exploring Spain. Have fun Tye. Your email inbox will be full when you […]
Lobuche Climbers Head For High Camp
October 27, 2010 IMG guide Mark Allen reports that the team members had a good training day yesterday at Lobuche Base Camp. They reviewed the gear and techniques that they will need for the climb, including getting rigged up for using the fixed ropes. Today they are moving up to the High Camp in preparation […]
Ama Dablam Team On Schedule
October 23, 2010 IMG Guide Mark Allen reports: “The team ascended to Lobuche at 16,100ft and had the clearest day thus far. The timing was perfect because we had views of many 6000m peaks including a stunning view of Ama Dablam, as well as 7000m peaks Nuptse and Pumo Ri. We trekked up the Moraines […]
IMG Ama Dablam Team At Lobuche
October 22, 2010 IMG Guides Mark Allen and Max Bunce called in via sat phone early this morning to report that they are currently at Lobuche – approximately 15,000 ft. – and everyone & everything is fine. Tomorrow the plan is to move up to Gorak Shep, and then continue on toward either Kala Patthar […]
Greg Vernovage Wraps Up With Team USA in Italy
October 21, 2010 IMG Guide Greg Vernovage sent us this update on his travels with the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team in Italy: “It was an action packed month of travel and competition for me. I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team. Coaching some of the Beijing […]
Trekkers On The Move To Deboche
October 18, 2010 IMG guide Mark Allen reports: “Today the group trekked for several hours up the Dudh Koshi River and crossed into the Imja Khola Valley gaining elevation to Tengboche. The forecast today was for rain all day so we were pleasantly surprised with overcast skies and cool temps. The mountains continue to be […]
Acclimatization Hiking In Namche Area
October 16, 2010 Acclimatization is super important, as the team prepares to move higher up the valley. IMG guide Mark Allen reports on the second full day in Namche that the weather has turned rainy and overcast, so they are exploring the town today, before moving up, tomorrow. Yesterday the team trekked north towards to […]
Nepal Trekkers & Climbers Reach Namche
October 15, 2010 Ang Jangbu and Mark Allen report that the team has successfully climbed up the “Namche Hill†from the river valley to Namche Bazaar, the main town of the Khumbu. Now they are at 11,000 feet, so it’s time to hang out for a few days while allowing the body to catch up […]