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Alps
First Alps Trip of the Year Starting
June 28, 2019 Austin Shannon leading a two person private trip out of Chamonix. Great climbing every day and a great place to hang out in the evenings enjoying the amenities of town. George Dunn
Classic Climbs in the Alps w/IMG June 16-27 – Spots Available!
April 3, 2019 There is no shortage of reasons to join IMG’s Classic Climbs in the Alps this summer, but we figured we’d share some pictures and a quote from Program Director, George Dunn, anyway! “I led this program for over 15 years in my younger days as a guide and it was one of […]
Climb the Matterhorn with IMG – July 2019!
January 24, 2019 For the aspiring alpinist, the Matterhorn (14,692′) is the ultimate challenge. If its legendary stories and iconic pictures have captured your imagination and your climbing resume and fitness level meet the requirements, then join IMG in Zermatt, Switzerland this July 13-20! Email: office@mountainguides.com for more information! Heather Garland
Alps Team Summits The Monch
June 21, 2018 The Alps team summited the Monch (4107m) today on their first day of climbing out of Wengen. They will stay in a climbing hut on the side of the Monch this evening (Monjochhutte) and will attempt the Jungfrau in the morning. Lead guide Andy Polloczek reports that conditions look good for the […]
The Swiss Alps Don’t Disappoint
June 19, 2018 IMG Guides Andy Polloczek and Austin Shannon checked in from the Swiss Alps reporting that they had a good climb and fantastic weather on their climb of the Weissmies. They stayed in a hotel last night for showers and a good meal and are traveling to Wengen, a small mountain town […]
Alps Classics trip gets off to a good start!
June 17, 2018 IMG Guides Andy Polloczek and Austin Shannon checked in today after their first training day on the Riffelhorn above the town of Zermatt. Andy reports that the team is doing well and they are heading to their next objective tomorrow, an ascent of the Weissmies, a 4,000 meter peak nearby. The […]
Matterhorn Summit
July 19, 2017 IMG Guides Aaron Mainer, Andy Polloczek and Miles Smart report they summited the Matterhorn with their climbers yesterday. Looks like it was a beautiful day! The team is back in town, resting today and well content with their success. George Dunn
Alps Classic Team Summits Mont Blanc
August 1, 2016 IMG Lead Guide Matt Farmer sent an update from the high mountain hut on Mont Blanc today. Farmer reports that the team powered up to the summit of Mont Blanc this morning and are back to the Gouter Hut resting, eating and drinking. They’ll descend down to the town of Chamonix in […]
Alps Classic Program Going Strong!
July 29, 2016 IMG Lead Guide Matt Farmer reports from Wengen, Switzerland on July 29: “We had a good climb up the Monch yesterday…. The group really enjoyed the climb and the views. Mary reported  “we had a fantastic climb  up the Monch. I used all the skills I had trained for on this climb.” […]