January 31, 2013 Greg Vernovage checked in from Camp 2 on Aconcagua a few minutes ago (1pm PST). All is well. They’ve moved in for the night and are firing up the stoves for some hot drinks and eventually some spaghetti for dinner. They’re sitting under some high clouds that are threatening a little precipitation, […]
Archive: January, 2013
Nice Weather At Karanga Camp
January 31, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that after a couple days of afternoon rain, the team had dry weather today for the spectacular hike over the Barranco Wall and below the glaciers. Now they are enjoying a beautiful evening at Karanga Camp (about 13,000 ft). The plan for tomorrow is to get an […]
Lava Tower Highlights The Day For Kili Team
January 30, 2013 After a great day acclimatizing with a hike up to about 14,500’, the Kilimanjaro team has rolled into Barranco camp at 13,000’. Today they hiked from Shira camp and enjoyed a nice view of Lava Tower along the way. They will be heading up the Barranco Wall in the morning. Not many […]
Aconcagua Teams Right On Schedule
January 30, 2013 Greg checked in from Aconcagua this afternoon reporting all is well. They carried to C2 today without issue. It got a little windy in the saddle, but that’s standard operating procedure on Aconcagua. They’ll move up tomorrow. Lower down on the mountain is Mike Hamill and his team who had a good […]
Rainy Day Can’t Dampen Kili Climbers’ Spirits
January 29, 2013 Jenni called from Shira camp after a rainy hike today. In spite of the dampness, the team is doing well and in great spirits. When Jenni called, they were enjoying a beautiful sunset, which is a great way to end any day. The plan for tomorrow is for much drier weather and […]
Another Aconcagua Team On Deck
January 29, 2013 Mike, Josh, Leandro and team checked in from Mendoza yesterday. They’re all there, their gear is there and they’re ready to go. Penitentes today for final packing/prep and they’ll hit the trail tomorrow. All good. Phil Ershler
Team Vernovage At C1
January 28, 2013 Greg called in from C1. Everyone did a good job on the move today and everyone’s at C1, at about 16,000 ft. Greg’s climbing with our Argentine guide, Martin Lucero. This is trip #3 this season for Martin. Super guide and a work horse. Great to have partners like Martin climbing with […]
2013 Prep For Rainier Dates Announced
January 28, 2013 It’s that time of year again – time to talk Rainier! Join IMG Guides at local REI’s to glean some good information on what you need to know to climb the Northwest Icon. Training tips, route information, gear and more. Mark your calendars now, space is limited. Date Time REI Presenter Wednesday, […]
Kili Climbers Have A Good Day In The Forest
January 28, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that everything has gone smoothly for the late January Kili team. After a free day in Moshi to do some packing and get the lay of the land, today the team started the climb at the Machame Gate (about 6000 feet) and ascended to timberline at the […]
Safari Wraps Up Tomorrow At Ngorongoro Crater
January 25, 2013 George and Jenni checked in to report that their safari has been going extremely well, and that they had now seen “every animal in Africaâ€!  Today the team visited the Maasai Village on the way to Ngorongoro Crater. Tomorrow they finish it all up with the trip back to Arusha and their […]