July 22, 2013 IMG guide Peter Anderson called in yesterday morning at 7am from the summit of Huayna Picchu peak at Machu Picchu. Huayna Picchu is a steep trail climb to a lofty perch above Machu Picchu, a great eagle eye of the area. The group planned to do a full tour Machu Picchu afterwards, […]
Machu Picchu
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Mother’s Day From Machu Picchu
May 12, 2013 From: Chris Meder Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:09 PM To: George Dunn Subject: Happy Mothers Day from Machu Picchu team Hi George, We just arrived back in Cusco after another full day. The group elected to head back up to Machu Picchu this morning and hike the challenging Wayna Picchu peak. […]
Chris Checks In From Aguas Calientes
From: Chris Meder Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:31 PM To: George Dunn Subject: Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes Hi George, The team went four for four today with stellar weather for our completion of the Inca Trail and tour of Machu Picchu. Just a perfect day. We arrived at the Sun Gate as the […]
Trekkers In Striking Distance To Machu Picchu
May 9, 2013 Chris Meder called in from the Inca Trail. The team is continuing to do a terrific job on the trail, and the weather is great. They  are camping at at Wiñay Wayna tonight, very close to Machu Picchu and will hike down through the gate early in the morning to catch the […]
On The Trail To Machu Picchu
May 7, 2013 IMG guide Chris Meder called in this evening by sat phone. He says all is well and the group had a straight forward first hiking day today. The weather was good and the scenery excellent. All of the team is walking well and feeling good and they are having a great […]
Machu Picchu Trekkers Enjoying The Markets
May 6, 2013 IMG guide Chris Meder called to check in at 4:30 pm PDT on Monday May 6. The group arrived at their hotel in the Sacred Valley an hour ago. They are settling in and preparing for dinner shortly. They had a full day sightseeing today, and are preparing for an early departure […]
Machu Picchu Trekkers Check In
May 5, 4:50pm PDT IMG guide Chris Meder checked in from Cusco on a private Machu Picchu trek. Here’s what he had to say: “The group has all arrived in Cusco in great shape with all bags. We spent the afternoon touring some of the sites in town and had a nice lunch al fresco […]
Stolen Donkeys!! Wait, What?
October 25, 2012 Since our wedding/honeymoon was fuel for the IMG blog I find it only fitting that I give everybody some closure to what was surely a white knuckled, edge of the seat read… — What a night! We couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Good friends and family, great weather, open bar, […]