February 10, 2013 IMG guide Dan Zokaites reports that the team has all reached Carstensz Base Camp successfully via helicopter from Timika (no small feat from a logistics standpoint). It is a big jump in altitude doing it this way (Timika is basically sea-level and BC is 13,200 ft) so the first couple days will […]
February 9, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that the team wrapped up a great safari with an overnight visit to Ngorongoro Crater. This famous Tanzanian Park has a large population of animals living in the old volcano. The team camped near the rim, at over 8000 feet, and were treated to an evening campfire […]
February 8, 2013 One trip concludes and another begins… IMG Guide Greg Vernovage just wrapped up another successful Aconcagua trip (100% on top by the way) and will head home on Saturday. Me, I’m out the door to lead our Patagonia Trek on Sunday. I did little ‘airport math’, and put it together that I’ll […]
February 8, 2013 IMG senior guide Dan Zokaites reports that he made it to Bali, Indonesia with all his luggage, and he sent a few photos to remind us that it is always summer somewhere in the world.  Dan says that “it is hot and sunny, the ocean is actually warm enough to swim in, […]
February 7, 2013 Check out the following write up from IMG Guide Luke Reilly. Here’s a guy who likes Ecuador almost as much as do I. He even spent most of December working on the farm of Romulo Cardenas, our Ecuadorian partner, while continuing to snag all the high peaks in the country. Now, that’s […]
February 6, 2013 If you’ve got some questions about Mt. Rainier and are in the Redmond, WA area tonight, join IMG Guide Dallas Glass at REI for a Prep For Rainier presentation (7pm). There are just four spots remaining, follow the Redmond link below to register Can’t make it tonight? Check alternate dates and locations […]
February 5, 2013 IMG guide Jenni Fogle reports that the Kili team wrapped up the climb with their big celebration dinner back in Moshi,  then caught the flight to Serengeti the next day. Sounds like the animal viewing has been excellent so far, including the elusive leopard which made a guest appearance (this is the […]
February 4, 2013 Greg Vernovage, Martin Lucero and team report 100% on top, 9 am Pacific time. Weather perfect – no wind, no clouds. Phil Ershler
February 4, 2013 You come down from 7 days/6 nights on the mountain and then it’s a cold, adult beverage, showers, a change of clothes and then a nice, sit-down dinner. Jenni sent this photo last night of a seriously happy group. Phil Ershler
February 4, 2013 Heard from both Greg and Mike on Sunday. Greg moved to high camp and the guys spent Super Bowl Sunday getting ready for their own game day. Monday will be a summit attempt. Group is feeling good and forecast is good. No sense sitting at high camp when signs say you should […]
