April 14, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports that the team’s first few days of trekking have gone well, and they are now in Bradang (2850m). From Kathmandu the team drove west on the Pohkara road, a beautiful drive through central Nepal. When they reached the Marsyangdi River Valley, they turned to the north, to […]
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Annapurna 4 Team Meets Liz Hawley, Hits The Road
April 11, 2012 IMG leaders Eben Reckord and Emily Johnston report that the A4 team is now on their way to Besisahar. Yesterday the team had the chance to meet Liz Hawley in person. Liz is the original Himalayan historian. She has lived in Kathmandu and kept track of the climbers since 1960! Nowadays it […]
Annapurna 4 team ready to go!
April 9, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord did the briefing today at the Ministry, and received the official permit for Annapurna 4. The team members have all arrived now in Kathmandu, with their luggage, which is always a good way to start a trip. The Base Camp cooks and porters have now left Kathmandu for […]
Annapurna 4 Team Arriving In Kathmandu
April 7, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports that he made it to Kathmandu, with all his luggage, and that the other team members are also starting to arrive. Eben and Pasang Tshering have the ministry briefing  scheduled for Sunday, April 8 (where we will receive the official permit). A4 sirdar Phinjo and cook Pasang […]
Annapurna IV Awaits – Q &A With Eben Reckord
April 6, 2012 What makes Annapurna 4 different? Annapurna may be new to IMGs line up but this isn’t the first time IMG has run an expedition to this mountain.  In 1987 Eric Simonson & Craig John and a few adventurous clients made it to 7000m on the peak, but we’re forced off the mountain […]