December 31, 2011 One last blog post this year – straight from Phil to the IMG staff. I thought it would be a nice way to end the year on the IMG Blog. Enjoy! Hey, spoke with Eben and Greg late this afternoon. All is well to end the year. Greg is at C1 with […]
Archive: December, 2011
Flight To The Ice Is A “Go”
December 29, 2011 Greg emailed to let us know that the team got the call early this morning that flight conditions looked good and that they were heading for the airport. That puts them right on schedule. With luck, they may even get to Vinson base this evening. So, all’s good on the Ice. Phil […]
Kili Team Flying to Serengeti
December 29, 2011 Mike Hamill just checked in from Arusha. Last night the whole team celebrated their achievements on the mountain with a huge dinner and toasts all around. Today they are flying to Serengeti to begin safari. Time for some well deserved R&R. They’ll ring in the New Year from the Rim of Ngorongoro […]
Aconcagua Team Checks In From C2
December 28, 2011 Another great call just 5 minutes ago from the team at C2. The move went well. Weather remains good and the team has been performing well. Forecast for the next few days is also positive. The chess game begins. Trick is to put themselves in the right place at the right time […]
Vinson Team Standing By, Ready To Fly
December 28, 2011 The second Vinson trip for the season has officially begun. IMG guide, Greg Vernovage, and crew are in Punta getting ready to head to the Ice. ALE, the flight service, conducted a briefing this morning for all climbers flying to Vinson. Final prep/packing followed and the team will have their gear picked […]
Aconcagua Team Carries To C2
December 27, 2011 A carry day and a move day is very typically for an expedition climb like Denali or Aconcagua. It allows the team to move the needed supplies up to the next higher camp and it allows the team time to acclimate. No matter how fit or experienced the climber, they still need […]
Kili Team Summits!
December 26. 2011 Mike Hamill just called from the summit, Uhuru Point, at 8:25 AM Kili time. Congratulations Team! They are beginning their descent, and should be back at high camp in about 4 hours. From there, they’ll continue to descend into the thick air of their forest camp at 10,000′. Nice work everyone! Adam […]
Christmas Greetings From Argentina
December 26, 2011 After a big carry day on Christmas to C1, the team wanted to take the opportunity to send Christmas greetings and a photo from base camp. They’re on the move again today, the 26th, heading for C1 at 16,000 ft. Phil Ershler
Kili Team at High Camp
December 26, 2011 Mike Hamill just called in with an update from Barafu. Everyone is content and bedded down for a few hours of rest before the big effort. If they time it just right (which we usually do) they’ll step onto the crater rim as the sun peeks over the horizon tomorrow morning. We’ll […]
Christmas Carry To Camp 1
December 25, 2011 Nice rest day at base camp. Plaza Argentina is about 13,600’. The team called in from there on Christmas Eve. Mellow day to rest, sort gear, eat and drink. Burgers were on the menu.   Christmas day will be a big carry to Camp 1, around 16,200’ Heck of a way to spend […]