August 21, 2011 Ang Jangbu reports from Kathmandu that all of our Cho Oyu and Shishapangma climbers and their bags have arrived safely in Kathmandu—always a great way to start an expedition! The Sherpas have now finished packing all the food and equipment into yak loads. They loaded the truck this evening, which will depart […]
Archive: August, 2011
Illimani Climbers Reach Base Camp
August 21 Greg reports that after a good rest day yesterday in La Paz, today the group went back into the mountains, supported by some mules to haul their gear for their trek to Base Camp. The camp is in a beautiful grassy area at about 15,000 feet, mowed smooth by llamas, mules, horses, and […]
Back To La Paz
August 19, 2011 It has been a great trip to say the least, with two weeks of perfect weather and great climbing. Â We are now back in La Paz and we have all taken a well deserved shower. Â Our teammate, Alex, had to depart last night to get back to the United States and I […]
100% Summit On Huayna Potosi!
August 18, 2011 IMG guide Greg Vernovage reports that the climb went well today, with the entire group reaching the summit! The route started from high camp with glacier travel, then some steep rolls, and finally a steep chute up to the ridge that leads to a fantastic summit (with a 3000 foot drop off […]
Huayna Potosi Climbers Moving To High Camp
August 17, 2011 IMG guide Greg Vernovage fired up his SPOT  to show us where the team was,  on their way to the high camp at the Casa Alta Roca hut (16,990 ft / 5,180m). They’ll be getting a pre-dawn start tonight, heading for the 19,974 ft / 6,094m summit of Huayna Potosi. Eric Simonson […]
Up Next: Huayna Potosi
August 16, 2011 IMG leader Greg Vernovage reports by sat phone that the team successfully moved from Condoriri Base Camp to the Huayna Potosi Base Camp and are now ensconced at the Casa Blanca Hut (about 15,500 feet). Today was an easy day, with some training, rest and reorganization, in preparation for the climb tomorrow […]
Life In The Alps
August 15, 2011 On Saturday August 13th we hiked from Champex, Switzerland to the Trient Hut. Â Today, August 14th, we climbed the Aiguille du Tour and then descended to Chamonix. Â The plan from here is to ascend to the Tete Rousse Hut on Monday, slay Mont Blanc on Tuesday, and come back to Chamonix on […]
One Summit Down…Two To Go
August 15, 2011 One summit down, two to go! Greg Vernovage reports by sat phone from Condoriri Base Camp that the team put their training to work yesterday with 100% success on Pequeño Alpamayo (17,482’). Greg said the weather and conditions for the climb were excellent and the team did a great job on the […]
Guide Tip: The Buff
August 14, 2011 by IMG Pirate Jenni Fogle The Buff is relatively new to the ‘gear scene’ but it is quickly becoming a must-have item. Simple, lightweight and versatile give it instant credibility amongst the guide staff and makes as close to required as possible. Here IMG Guide Jenni Fogle gives a quick demonstration of […]
From Desktop To Mountain Top
August 13, 2011 Working for a guide service is not without potential hazard to one’s health — especially when your job consists of sitting in front of a computer eight hours a day. I’ve worked in the IMG administrative office since the winter of 2007. Though given encouragement and opportunity to go on any number […]