January 25, 2012 Staying In Shape In The Off Season By Jess Culver Lets face it, it’s hard to stay in shape between seasons. It starts when the Halloween candy comes out, gets even worse come Thanksgiving, and hits its peak somewhere between Christmas and New Years. Then, the 1st of the years rolls around […]
Gear Q & A
Some Gift Ideas For The Rainier Climber In Your Life
December 6, 2011 IMG Guide Eben Reckord goes through the gear necessary for one of our 3-day climbs of Mt. Rainier via the DC Route. Tye Chapman
5 1/2 Tips From An Atypical Mountaineer
November 15, 2011 In the spirit of last week’s “From A Guide’s Perspective” features, longtime friend of IMG, Viki Tracey, took a few minutes to give us a few pointers from her point of view. ‘5½ Tips’ From An Atypical Mountaineer By Viki Tracey I like to think that I am a somewhat atypical mountaineer. […]
From A Guide’s Perspective: Four Keys To A Successful Climb
November 11, 2011 Part 5 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Max Bunce talks about some key components to any successful outdoor adventure. 4 Keys to a Successful Climb By Max Bunce 1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate Many times in my life I have failed on a climb almost certainly because […]
From A Guide’s Perspective: Tricks Of The Trade
November 10, 2011 Part 4 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Greg Vernovage lays out a few simple but effective tricks of the trade. Tricks Of The Trade By Greg Vernovage I have been around a lot of guides over the years and what I’ve noticed is that we all […]
From A Guide’s Perspective: Lighten Up
November 9, 2011 Part 3 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Austin Shannon talks about a few simple ways to lighten up your overflowing backpack. Lighten Up! By Austin Shannon Ok, ok, I know how much we all like to research and buy our climbing gear, but for some, the […]
From A Guide’s Perspective: Day To Day Expectations
November 8, 2011 Part 2 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Chris Meder describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Daily Expectations & Your Process By Chris Meder Mountaineering, like many challenging things we apply ourselves to in life, can bring some anxiety. Not knowing what […]
From A Guide’s Perspective: Success In The Mountains
November 7, 2011 Part 1 of our week long series “From A Guide’s Perspective”, IMG Guide Jenni Fogle describes a few things that can make or break a climb. Success and Failure in the Mountains By Jenni Fogle I don’t think anyone sets out on a climb expecting to fail. Some may have doubts or […]
Superfoods Of The Mountains
September 4, 2011 What you eat in the mountains is important… staying healthy is a great place to start but so is eating what you like. Here’s a glimpse into some actual superfoods and some superfoods of a few of our guides: Actual superfoods: Beans, Blueberries, Broccoli, Oats, Oranges, Pumpkin, Salmon, Soy, Spinach, Tea (green […]
Guide Tip: The Buff
August 14, 2011 by IMG Pirate Jenni Fogle The Buff is relatively new to the ‘gear scene’ but it is quickly becoming a must-have item. Simple, lightweight and versatile give it instant credibility amongst the guide staff and makes as close to required as possible. Here IMG Guide Jenni Fogle gives a quick demonstration of […]