July 19, 2013 IMG guide Matt Farmer send along a couple of shots from the past few days of climbing in Switzerland…. The group has traversed the Dri Hornli, summited the Weissmeis and other ascents. During one rainy day they “made lemonade out of lemons†and did a fun “via ferrata†or “iron way†, […]
Archive: July, 2013
That’s A Wrap
July 19, 2013 Safari finished yesterday afternoon. A couple of our climbers followed Sheldon and her mom to Amsterdam as they headed home. Others are moving forward with travel plans as they more slowly work their way back to the States. A great time had by all with 100% on the summit. Just great. We’ll […]
Hurrah For Horses!
July 18, 2013 IMG guide Peter Anderson called in to report on the progress of the Salkantay trek. It was a big day today, trekking up and over Salkantay Pass at over 15,000 feet in elevation.  It was overcast but still good views of Salkantay Mountain. The group put in a full day, 10 ½ […]
Training In Terskol
July 18, 2013 Mike called in to say that the gang all made it to Terskol, safe and sound. They had a good, sunny hike to an observatory and now are taking a day for a bit of refresher training on the lower slopes of Elbrus. Both these days also serve as great acclimatization.  Elbrus […]
Perfect Start For Salkantay Trekkers
July 17, 2013 IMG guide Peter Anderson called in this evening (5:30 pm PDT) to report that all is well with the Salkantay team. Today was the first day of their trek, and Peter reports it was a beautiful day with light clouds and a breeze to keep it cool. The group had no problems […]
Traffic Jam
July 17, 2013 Fun hearing from Sheldon. Messages are short and sweet. Today’s voice said – “All fine. Logistics are great and the food is amazing. Watch a group of hyenas take down a baby wildebeest today. Group doing great.â€Â Nothing else to add. Phil Ershler
Triple Rainbow
July 17, 2013 Lightning and thunder rattled Mt. Rainier last night…but not before all of our climbs were treated with some pretty awesome rainbows! Tye Chapman
Matterhorn Team Starts Strong
July 15, 2013 Our Matterhorn climbing group led by guides Matt Farmer and Mark Allen checked in yesterday, here is what Mark had to say about the first day of training on the Riffelhorn: “Everyone had a blast today and climbed well. A few gear tweaks and dinner at my favorite dinner joint Pizza […]
Elbrus Team Arrives In St. Petersburg
July 15, 2013 Elbrus season is upon us. What better way to start than by sending the man who literally wrote the book on the Seven Summits over as lead guide. Mike Hamill has a full IMG crew who just arrived in St. Petersburg to begin the first trip of the season. Mike reports […]
Meanwhile, On The Serengeti…
July 15, 2013 Safari has begun. About a 50 minute flight took the crew out to the Serengeti. Fun to see the terrain from the air on the way in and drive across it on the way out. Anyhow, Sheldon’s comment was “tons of cats eating different thingsâ€. Those things, of course, being other […]