October 24, 2019 Join us next July 14-23 for our annual summer trek to Machu Picchu! Once the citadel of the Incan culture, this “lost city†(for 400 years!) sits atop a mountain in a jungle of green landscape in the steep rugged terrain of southern Peru. Come explore this historical wonder! All Machu Picchu […]
Machu Picchu
Peru Update
September 5, 2019 Charlotte Austin checked in from our Salkantay Trek with the following update: “All good here in Peru! We had a great day of trekking today — it was snowing when we woke up, but it started to clear as we walked over Salkantay Pass, and we caught some gorgeous glimpses of the […]
Explore Machu Picchu Via The Salkantay Route
August 14, 2019 Don’t miss out on visiting the ancient city of Machu Picchu this September with IMG Lead Guide, Charlotte Austin! Learn about the Incan culture while you travel the Salkantay route, carrying only a day pack. Spectacular vistas await you on this remote and majestic mountain and historical adventure. Trip dates: Aug 31 […]
Training for Rainier 2020 & Fall Programs
August 1, 2019 If you’re thinking about a Rainier climb in 2020 and want to dip your toes into the water first, we still have room on our August 21 Mountain Day School, August 22 Advanced Mountain Day School, & August 23-24 Crevasse Rescue Course! Come on out and learn some basic mountaineering skills with […]
‘Premiere Trekking in Peru’ Highlights From Our March Newsletter
March 27, 2019 IMG is offering some incredible adventures for trekkers in Peru this coming summer! For those who have not yet visited Machu Picchu, this is one of those “must do in your lifetime” goals! IMG offers two options for hiking the Salkantay Trek each year, one in July and another in September. Choose […]
Success! Salkantay Enjoying Machu Picchu
July 15, 2018 IMG Senior Guide Peter Anderson checked in last night from Peru, “We are safe and sound in Aguas Calientes and ready for Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu tomorrow. We are headed out for dinner after well deserved, long showers. We are happy and healthy in Peru!” Today is the big day […]
Salkantay Trekkers Enjoy Sacred Valley
July 10, 2018 IMG Senior Guide Peter Anderson checked in this afternoon reporting that he and his team had a heck of a day touring the Sacred Valley. They took an alternate route this time to avoid some of the crowds. Tricks of the trade come in handy! Tomorrow will be an early start […]
Salkantay Trek Starts In Cusco!
July 9, 2018 IMG lead guide Peter Anderson called in this morning to report that everyone has safely arrived (with baggage!) at the hotel in Cusco. The group met up at noon today for a chat, and then ventured out for lunch and a short tour of the city. All is well with the team. […]
Salkantay Trek ends in success!
September 11, 2017 IMG guide Charlotte Austin reported in over the weekend on the Salkantay Trek’s successes. The team returned from Machu Picchu on Friday the 8th to Cusco and enjoyed a celebration dinner the last night in town. On Saturday the 9th all members had some time to do final shopping and touring […]
The Sakantay Trek clears Salkantay Pass!
September 5th, 2017 IMG guide Charlotte Austin reported in each evening these past two days. The entire team is healthy and doing well. They hiked up and over their high point today, Salkantay Pass at over 15,000 feet in elevation! Charlotte said they had some rain today (unusual!) but everyone did well. Actually, she said […]