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Success on Illimani to wrap up Bolivia

August 2, 2022,

After several weeks in Bolivia, IMG Guide Justin Sackett checked in this morning from the summit of Illimani (21,122ft) with the team. This marks the final climb of their trip and now the team will head back to La Paz before heading home.  IMG will be running another trip to Bolivia October 15-27. October is an excellent time to climb in Bolivia with us. The weather is typically cool and clear as Bolivia enters its summer down in the Southern Hemisphere.  Reach out to secure your spot with IMG in Bolivia this fall!

Sunrise at high camp on Illimani (Harry Hamlin)

 

A windy road near the base of Illimani (Harry Hamlin)

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North Cascades Climbing in Full Swing!

August 1, 2022

With summer in full swing here in the PNW we are seeing summits from our teams all over the North Cascades. In the past few weeks we have had teams summit on Mt Baker, Forbidden Peak, and Mt Shuksan. The deeper than average snow pack has the glaciers in great shape while the blue skies and nice weather is allowing for consistent summit successes.

An IMG Team Descending the Roman Headwall on Mt Baker after summiting (DJ Valenti)

Climbers ascending the cat scratch gullies on Forbidden Peak (Keith Rumburg)

A climber nearing the summit ridge on Forbidden Peak (Porter McMichael)
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Summits in Bolivia

July 28, 2022-More fantastic news from Bolivia, IMG Guide Justin Sackett reported that the team summited Huayna Potosi this morning in clear weather and great views. The team will descend all the way back to La Paz this evening, signifying the end of the trip for some of the team members, while the rest will stay on for an attempt on Illamani in the coming days.

IMG climbers near the summit of Huayna Potosi (Justin Sackett)

A climber traverses the summit ridge on Huayna Potosi (Justin Sackett)

IMG climbers ascend to Huayna Potosi high camp (Justin Sackett)

We’ll be running another Bolivia program in October 15-27, 2022, with the optional Illamani Extension funning Oct 28-Nov 3, 2022. read more about it on our website:

https://www.mountainguides.com/bolivia.shtml

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Success on Pequeño Alpamayo

July 26, 2022 – Great news from our Bolivia Climbing Team as they’ve reached the summit of Pequeño Alpamayo midday yesterday, the first of two peaks the team will be climbing. IMG guide Justin Sackett reported spectacular weather and great climbing conditions. The team is on their way to Huayna Potosi and will be climbing in the following few days. Some of the team will stay on to tackle Illamani later next week, the 2nd highest peak in Bolivia.

IMG climbers near the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (Justin Sackett)

Climbers near the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (Justin Sackett)

We’ll be running another Bolivia program in October 15-27, 2022, with the optional Illamani Extension funning Oct 28-Nov 3, 2022. read more about it on our website:

https://www.mountainguides.com/bolivia.shtml

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100 % on the Summit of Kilimanjaro  

July 25, 2022 – IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a beautiful climb to the true summit of Kilimanjaro today.  They started from Barafu (about 15,000 feet) at midnight and reached Uhuru Peak at 6:30, just in time for sunrise.  The descent also went smoothly, with time for a nice rest back at Barafu Camp before packing up and heading down to the thick air at Mweka Camp (about 10,000 feet).  Tomorrow they plan an early departure to finish the hike back down through the forest to Mweka Gate, and then back to the hotel for their celebration.  Well done, Team!

Photo: Last steps to the summit! (Phunuru Sherpa)

Photo: Sunrise from the Summit of Kilimanjaro (Phunuru Sherpa)

Photo: Team traversing the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (Phunuru Sherpa).

Team at the top of Uhuru Peak! (Phunuru Sherpa).

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Bolivia Team Prepares to Summit Pequeño Alpamayo

July 25, 2022

IMG Lead Guide Justin Sackett checked in from Bolivia. The team moved up to Condoriri Base Camp after spending a couple days touring the islands of Lake Titicaca. To acclimatize, the team climbed Pico Austria which sits at 17,454 feet. The group trained around base camp to prepare for their upcoming summit of Pequeño Alpamayo.

IMG Guides on the summit of Pico Austria. From Left to Right: Justin, Roberto, Leo, Tincho, Marcelo. Photo: Justin Sackett

IMG Bolivia Team on the top of Pico Austria (17,454′). Photo: Justin Sackett

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Kilimanjaro Team getting ready to climb!

July 23, 2022

IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the weather has been excellent the last few days and that the trek has been going very smoothly, with everyone doing well. This is a critical part of the Kili climb, with 3 successive nights at about 13,000 feet (Shira Camp, Barancco Camp, and Karanga Camp).  It’s perfect acclimatization and also wonderful hiking as the team traverses around the southern side of the mountain.  Tomorrow the team will climb up to the Barafu Camp (about 15,000 feet) and from there they will go to the summit.  So far so good on Kilimanjaro!

Karanga Camp and the view up the Barafu Route (Phunuru Sherpa)
Barranco Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)
Top of the Barranco Wall looking up at the Southern Glaciers (Phunuru Sherpa)

Porters approaching the Barranco Camp with the giant groundsel plants (Eric Simonson)

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Bolivia Team Departs Copacabana for Tambo Condoriri

July 21, 2022

The climbing team from Bolivia has had an eventful couple of days! After arriving in Copacabana on Monday, the team set out for an acclimatization hike gaining spectacular views of the city and enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

The team posing in front of lake Titicaca on Sun Island. (Justin Sackett)

On Wednesday, the team took a boat ride to the nearby Sun Island on Lake Titicaca, enjoying beautiful hiking and a stunning local meal overlooking the water. Lake Titicaca is at 12,507 ft allowing our team to continue to acclimatize for their upcoming climb of Pequeno Alpamayo.

Hiking on Sun Island. (Justin Sackett)
Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titcicaca. (Justin Sackett)

Today the team departs Copacabana to travel to Tambo Condoriri, a basecamp where the climbers will continue to acclimatize before ascending to Condoriri Base Camp proper tomorrow.

All is well in Bolivia!

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July Kilimanjaro Team reaches Machame Camp

IMG lead guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that everyone arrived to Tanzania in good shape, with all their luggage.  Now, with all their traveling finished, it’s time to have some fun!  Our team had a great first day on the trail today, moving up through the forest zone to the Machame Camp, at about 9500 feet.  The weather was pretty good, with a few afternoon sprinkles before clearing in the evening.  Tomorrow the team will leave the forest behind them as they climb up on the Shira Plateau.  All’s well in Kilimanjaro!

 

IMG Kilimanjaro team arrives at Machame Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)

Machame Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)

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Bolivia Climbing Team in Copacabana

July 19, 2022 –  IMG’s Bolivia climbing team has spent the last 3 days acclimatizing and enjoying the sights of La Paz, Bolivia. Situated at nearly 12,000ft, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world, and is the perfect venue for our climbers to gain a feel for the altitude and enjoy the local sites and culture. The team enjoyed seeing the local markets, culture, and restaurants, and gathered together with the guides for a send-off celebratory dinner last night.

The IMG Bolivia climbing team celebrates their upcoming expedition in La Paz (Justin Sackett)

 

Climbers ride the local Gondola over La Paz (Justin Sackett)

 

Climbers tour the local market (Justin Sackett).

 

Our Bolivia climbing team is currently travelling to Copacabana, residing on the shore of Lake Titicaca, situated at over 12,000ft to further acclimatize for their upcoming climbs of Pequeño Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illamani. All is well in Bolivia!

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