October 22, 2023 The Mera / Ama Dablam team got a pre-dawn start from Kathmandu, reaching the town of Manthali and the Ramechhap Airport on schedule for their flight up to Lukla (Ramechhap is now the airport designated for Lukla flights during the busy spring and autumn seasons). The IMG guides Phunuru, Justin Sackett, and […]
Ama Dablam
Mera Peak & Ama Dablam Team is off!
October 21, 2023 The fall Mera Peak & Ama Dablam team is on their way to Lukla right now from Kathmandu! After a couple of days of sightseeing and putting the final touches on packing, the team is out the door. The team is planning to spend a day in Lukla (around 9000 ft) for […]
Ama Dablam Summits!
Nov 4, 2022 – Phunuru reports from Ama Dablam Base Camp that the team had a gorgeous summit day on Ama Dablam. They spent the night at Camp 3 yesterday and made the top about 6 am, then proceeded to descend safely all the way down off the mountain. Congrats to Phunuru, Tashi, Mike, and […]
Ama Dablam update – Ready to Climb!
2 November, 2022 After a good puja yesterday at Base Camp the Ama Dablam team are ready to move up. First up will be the trek to “yak camp†(the end of the trail) and then a short climb up to Camp 1 (about 18,700’) at the base of the South Ridge. Everyone is […]
Ama Dablam climbers and trekkers reach Base Camp
Oct 30, 2022 – Good news, everyone has arrived to AD BC, coming via three routes. Phunuru and the climbers and trekkers helicoptered up from Lukla this morning. Nicole hiked up from Pangboche, while Max and Maila descended from Mera Peak, then east to Hongu valley, then north, crossing the Amphu Labsta pass, to the […]
Mera Peak Summit!
26 October, 2022 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a good summit day today on 21,246ft (6,476m) Mera Peak. The conditions were clear, cold, and windy. Welcome to the Autumn Nepal climbing season!  After completing their descent, the plan is to helicopter back over to Lukla, and then the Ama Dablam climbers […]
Join us Overseas in 2022
The world is finally starting to travel again, and the recent news that USA will no longer require a Covid test for travelers returning home will make things even easier. The following 2022 IMG International programs are CONFIRMED to run! Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – June 20, June 29 Kilimanjaro – June […]
Nice Weather in the Khumbu to Start the trekking season!
March 25, 2022 Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know the weather cleared for flights into Lukla today. Weather continued to improve all the way up to Everest Base Camp and we received some great photos of Lobuche Peak and the North Ridge of Ama Dablam from Barusonam in Pheriche! On this Custom Trek […]
The Advance Sherpa Team is on the move!
March 21, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Phortse yesterday to let us know the Advance Sherpa Team is heading to EBC to start construction for this season. The team left with great weather and beautiful views as they headed to Gorakshep where most of the team spent the night. Kajiman and […]
Rest Day and Sherpa Movement
April 20, 2021 Just off the phone with Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock at EBC. Our Team had a great rest day at EBC which includes laundry, showers and lounging which is all important during an expedition to Mount Everest.  These days are as important as any in terms of staying healthy and gaining the vital […]