August 31, 2012 Ang Jangbu dropped us a line from Nepal this morning to report that the Manaslu team is doing well. They’re a strong crew and have made it to Jagat. There was a landslide nearby and a few porter loads from another expedition were lost, but thankfully nobody was hurt. It doesn’t appear […]
August 30, 2012 We got word from Ang Jangbu last night that things are coming together nicely for our Manaslu team. The Sherpas have been hard at work making platforms for all of the tents. Next on the to do list is the Puja altar. Hamill and the crew are well on their way to […]
August 29, 2012 IMG’s association and support of the American Himalayan Foundation goes was back. Eric and I have known Norbu for years, and my wife, Susan Ershler, was so inspired by the Stop Girl Trafficking program, supported by the AHF, that a portion of every professional presentation she does goes directly to the AHF […]
August 28, 2012 Ang Jangbu reports that the IMG climbers successfully reached Arughat today by bus. Sounds like the road conditions had improved, and they only had to switch buses once along the way. Tomorrow they are ready to start the trekking to Sama Gaon. For the trek up to Sama, (camping along the way) […]
August 27, 2012 Ang Jangbu and Mike Hamill report from Kathmandu report that the team has all successfully arrived, and despite some airline glitches along the way, everyone made it to Nepal with all their gear. Congrats! That is always a good way to start an expedition! Joining IMG guides Mike Hamill and assistant Peter […]
August 27, 2012 Phunuru Sherpa called from Sama Gaon to report they are now loading up the new local porters to go to base camp (the low level porters from Arughat can not go to BC, as this stretch of the journey is claimed by the local men from Sama).   Phunuru says they are sending […]
August 24, 2012 Greg checked in yesterday evening with this report: — The Team is back in La Paz after a great final climb of Illimani. Â We had perfect weather on top with no wind and great views. The route was in great condition. We are now packing up and getting ready for a final […]
August 22, 2012 Made it to moscow. Touring the city this afternoon. “New Maidens Convent” is one of the most peaceful spots in the city. Old Arbot Street tonight for dinner and some serious souvenir shopping. Phil Ershler
August 23, 2012 Well, I am now back home to our HOT summer in the US and already missing Peru’s temperate winter weather. I just wrapped up leading two of IMG’s fantastic Classic Machu Picchu Treks on the Inca Trail for my second year of guiding in Peru. Before leaving, a friend asked whether I […]
August 23, 2012 IMG guides Mike Hamill and Peter Anderson are somewhere over the Pacific now, heading for Nepal. Just one change of plan—they have a different objective! Recent problems with the visas and permits for Tibet for this upcoming post-monsoon 2012 season has prompted IMG to switch our autumn Cho Oyu team over to […]
