November 30, 2010 Greg called in to report that our Ecuador team stopped 400ft short of the summit of Illiniza Norte earlier today due to some significant lightning and thunder. All made it back to the refugio safely and will give it another shot tonight. After Round 2 with Illiniza Norte is Illiniza Sur on […]
Archive: November, 2010
Vinson Team Carried To C1
November 30, 2010 Phil Ershler called in to the IMG office to report from Antarctica at 3:15pm PST (8:15 pm Antarctica time). The Mt. Vinson expedition is off to a great start! All arrived in Punta Arenas on time and with their luggage. They had a busy day sorting and packing then flew onto the […]
Ecuador Team Leader Greg Vernovage Checks In
November 29, 2010 Guide Greg Vernovage reports the entire team is safely back in Quito after their attempt on Cayambe. Here is his report: “Back in Quito.  Cayambe was a tough go.  We had to get dropped off well below the hut ….  We got the 4X4 to help out shuttling people.  Rain and snow […]
No Summit But Not Defeated
November 28, 2010 While we were feeding our faces with Thanksgiving dinner and then again with the leftovers the following weekend, our team in Ecuador has been working hard! — On Thanksgiving day the team left the refugio on Cotopaxi on a great summit day but as Greg said his “mountain senses” were tingling so […]
Ecuador Team Ready For Cotopaxi Tonight
November 23, 2010 Greg reports that all is well in Ecuador. The team had a nice training day yesterday near the refugio on Cotopaxi. After a few solid hours of training (and acclimatizing) they dropped some gear at the hut before heading back down to Tierra del Volcan where they stayed for a second night. […]
Tis The Vinson Season
November 22, 2010 It must be about Thanksgiving time because I’m heading to Antarctica. That seems to be a holiday tradition for me. IMG Senior Guide,  Aaron Mainer, and I leave for Punta Arenas, Chile early Tuesday. We’ll meet our team on Thanksgiving day and finish packing for our flight to Antarctica. 8 climbers are […]
Ecuador Team Acclimatized & Well Fed
November 22, 2010 It’s been a busy few days for Greg Vernovage and our Ecuador team. Still wet but all is moving forward. Here’s what Greg had to say about their adventures over the last few days. Follow the teams SPOT progress here. Phil Ershler —————————————————- After meeting with our Ecuadorian partner, Romulo Cardenas, and […]
Ecuador Team Catching Their Breath In Quito
November 19, 2010 Guides have arrived, team has arrived and all the luggage has arrived. It’s time to get this party started! Today, the group get to see a bit of Quito and learn about the culture. Heading to Otavalo this afternoon and a chance to shop for some of the wide assortment of nice […]
Greg Goes 2 For 2 In Bolivia With Illimani Summit
November 16, 2010 Off to Illimani I went. After driving until the road ended, we got out of the car with everything we needed for the climb. Illimani, which means Golden Eagle, was said to be a little dry at this time of year. I wanted to check it out. We loaded a few mules […]
Mexico Team Summits Orizaba
November 12, 2010 Otra vez sobre la cumbre! IMG Partner George Dunn just called in from the summit of Orizaba (~8:45am PST) reporting that the team is enjoying the best weather he’s ever seen in Mexico. They’ll head back to the hut at Piedre Grande where the jeeps will meet them this afternoon to take […]