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Gear Q & A

IMG Guide to Layering

When embarking on a mountaineering adventure, whether it’s Mt. Baker or one of the 7 summits, it is crucial to equip yourself with a well-designed layered clothing system to ensure comfort and warmth across various weather conditions. The diverse challenges faced while climbing mountains range from gusty winds and rain to heavy snowfall and scorching […]

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REI’s ‘Prep for Mount Rainier’ w/IMG, Spring 2020

January 16, 2020 Join IMG this spring for our annual ‘Prep for Mount Rainier’ classes at REI! Each year IMG & REI team up to help guided and independent climbers prepare for Rainier. The classes are held at local REI’s throughout western Washington and hosted by IMG guides.   Date: Time: Location: Guides: 5-Feb 6:30pm-8:00pm […]

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A Discussion About Crampons

February 23, 2019 Intro There are several pieces of gear that are absolutely mandatory for climbing peaks such as Mt Rainier, and crampons are one of them. However, there are many types crampons and not all are created equal. We will discuss the differences in depth in this article. Some of the distinctions we will […]

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An In-Depth Boot Discussion with IMG’s Porter McMichael

January 7, 2019 An In-Depth Boot Discussion With IMG Guide, Porter McMichael:  The footwear we choose for a climb of Mt Rainier is one of the most important gear decisions we will make. Our boots will need to be comfortable, warm, and when possible, light. There are two broad categories of boots. Double boots, which we […]

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Double Plastic Boots Are Not Monsters

Boots are for humans.

March 5, 2015 Every year “the boot questions” come up and every year we write a blog article hoping to answer more questions than we create.  Below is this year’s fun, but relevant, crack at some oft asked boot questions. Question #0: What are single boots and what are double plastic boots? Answers Single boots […]

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Know Your Knots

April 12, 2013 For most guided climbs you don’t need to know how to tie any knots, but as you progress as a climber this will change. Plus, if you enjoy climbing you’re probably a bit of a geek about this stuff like we are. Grab a 6 foot section of rope and get started […]

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From A Guide’s Perspective – International Travel Tips

April 2, 2013 By Jenni Fogle Last year I spent 57 days at “home,” making me wonder where my home really is. I’m in Africa as I write this and will be in Myanmar later this month (Note: Jenni is in Nepal right now). A client on Kilimanjaro recently said to me, “Usually I think […]

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From A Guide’s Perspective – Packing Tips

March 27, 2013 By Chris Meder Packing is one of those unsung skills of all successful climbers. Do it well and you will save time, energy, hassle… and be ready to go before everyone else.  Here are a few things to help you improve your packing game. 1. Pack only what you need, leave the […]

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Into A Crevasse…On Purpose

September 28, 2012 Last week we put together an Intro To Mountaineering Course for a few Outdoor Research product managers and designers. They spent day 1 leaning the basics (ice axe arrest, cramponing, etc.). The second day they went out onto the Nisqually Glacier for an up close encounter with a crevasse. Below is a […]

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FAQ #37: What Boots Are Sufficient For Rainier?

June 7, 2012 Every year “the boot question” comes up and every year we break the hearts of people who haven’t read the boot FAQ section when they show up here in May/June to climb Mt. Rainier in their shiny, brand new, ‘single boots’ and we tell them they can’t wear them. So, in the […]

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