January 12, 2017 Luke and crew had a great ‘recoup’ night in Papallacta. Hot springs were just the ticket after a long, cold summit climb. The off now to start their attempt on Antisana. The Hacienda Guaytara is the destination for tonight and base camp on Antisana tomorrow. I’ve attached some good photos from yesterday’s […]
Ecuador Volcanoes
Ecuador Team Successful on Cayambe
January 11, 2017 I always like calls when it’s news of another successful and safe summit climb. Luke and Romulo let me know that they were able to reach the summit of Cayambe with the crew. Congratulations. The crew is already off the mountain and working their way towards their just reward. Papallacta is famous […]
IMG’s Antarctica, Aconcagua and Ecuador Teams in Motion
January 08, 2017 Time for a 3 for 1 blog post. First, Greg and crew are still sitting pretty at Union Glacier at about 80 degrees S. in Antarctica. With a little luck, the IL76 flies tomorrow. Weather is the ‘boss’ so we won’t really know until tomorrow. Vinson is in their rear view mirror […]
Ecuador Team In Quito – Mostly
January 6, 2017 Time to check in with our January 2017 Ecuador expedition. MOST of the team arrived late last evening. Operative word there is ‘most’. IMG Senior Guide, Luke Reilly, with 2 of our climbers were/are stuck in Dallas. Flight got cancelled and they overnighted near the airport. No major issues. IMG’s Ecuadorian guide […]
IMG Climber Summits Chimborazo
November 25, 2016 Received the email below from Eric, one of our November Ecuador trip team members, who wanted to take a shot at Chimborazo after the regular trip. Romulo was able to accommodate and Eric describes the results below. Nice job, Eric! Phil Ershler ———————————————————– From: Eric Huang Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 8:48 […]
Ecuador: Hike up Pinchincha
November 22, 2016 Luke and most of the team arrived home today. They wrapped up Monday with a hike up Pinchincha, outside of Quito and a final dinner together in town before heading to the airport and flights home.   One member, Eric, wanted to make an attempt on Chimborazo so Romulo and he are […]
That’s a Wrap: Ecuador and Mexico
November 21, 2016 Over the weekend, we wrapped up the Mexico trip and the gang in Ecuador will be flying home late tonight. Working with the Reyes family in Mexico made all the logistics issues down there simple. After their successful climb of Orizaba, the team had a nice dinner (after nice showers) at the […]
Ecuador Team Ready For Antisana
November 18, 2016 Luke and team had a chance to check in this afternoon from high camp on Antisana. Weather has been good today. A little foggy now but likely to clear tonight. They’re ready to take a shot in the morning. Reports have it that conditions are reasonable up high. There’s often a problem […]
Tomorrow is Summit Day
November 15, 2016 Tomorrow is summit day — for both Austin and team in Mexico and Luke and his crew in Ecuador. Everyone on each team is at high camp and ready to take a shot in the morning. Ixta and Cayambe are both alpine climbs meaning alpine starts. Teams will be getting up […]
Ecuador and Mexico Teams Checking In
November 14, 2016 A quick update from our teams currently in Mexico and Ecuador. Austin and crew had a great acclimatization hike yesterday and are making a carry with some gear/water up to high camp on Ixta today. All’s good and looks like a fair amount of new snow on the mountains. Team will stay […]