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 […]
Mera Peak
Lobuche Summits and Ladder Training at EBC
April 18, 2021 We received great news over night that Team 2 had a beautiful morning to summit Lobuche Peak. The team climbed well and had perfect weather for their climb. The Team is now resting back at Lobuche Base Camp and will plan on heading back to EBC in the morning for some more […]
Holding Patterns on Lobuche and Everest
April 16, 2021 Up and down the Khumbu Valley, our IMG Teams woke up to snowfall this morning.  Up on Everest the Carry Team were heading for Camp 2, but decided to drop their loads at Camp 1 and returned to EBC for the day. The Camp 2 Staff were also heading up, but decided […]
Camps 1 and 2 Established
April 6, 2021 We received welcome news overnight that Sherpas Fura and Dawa Tenzing successfully reached Camp 2 yesterday and returned back to Base Camp. They report the route up the Khumbu Icefall is in good shape and that our Camps 1 and 2 are secured. Well done! Lower down both our IMG Teams were […]
Patience and Flexibility for the Everest Teams
March 29, 2021 IMG Teams 1 and 2 have been doing a fantastic job taking care of themselves in Kathmandu as they prepare to head for the Khumbu Valley.  IMG Guides Andy Politz and Kevin Kayl went to the Ministry and have now received the IMG climbing permits for Everest and Lhotse. We are official […]
Team 1 arrives in Kathmandu; Base Camp construction continuing
March 23, 2021 There is a ton of action going on in Nepal! Â Expedition Leaders Jonathan Schrock and Ang Jangbu report that the members of the Team 1 arrived on time with all of their luggage, which is always great news! Over the next few days they will be keeping busy with gear checks and […]
Advanced Team at EBC; IMG Guides arriving to Kathmandu
March 3, 2021 There is a lot happening in Nepal now, as we prepare for our 2021 IMG Everest and Lhotse expeditions. Up in the Khumbu, the Advanced Team led by Senior Guide Karma Rita Sherpa arrived to Everest Base Camp a couple of days ago and have started building the camp. Their first job […]
Checking out the climbing route for Everest 2021
March 9, 2021 Phunuru checked in from Phortse where he has been doing some training with our guide team, as well as recently taking a really incredible helicopter ride up into the Western Cwm. Â He reports that the Lhotse Face is in good shape and he said the precarious ice block that was hanging over […]
Autumn Update-Nepal
August 24, 2020 We take very seriously the health and safety of our IMG team members and Sherpa staff and are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the country. Unfortunately, the current situation in Nepal makes it impossible for us to operate our scheduled Autumn 2020 Nepal treks and climbs. We are looking forward to […]
Quality days at Summer Camp in the Khumbu
July 27, 2020 We received a great update from IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa over the weekend. Phunuru was on the trail with the Summer Camp Kids from Phortse. I am going to share some photos and allow Phunuru to tell us all about the weekend adventure! “Thanks again for the buffs, they are a […]