October 8, 2018 Our Private Island Peak and Mera Peak Trip had a good weekend. IMG Guide Nathan Berry checked in to let u know the team had a great trek to the summit of Chhukung Ri (17,800’). The team enjoyed spectacular views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tabuche, and many other peaks! […]
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Private Island & Mera Peak Team Acclimatizing Well
September 25, 2018 IMG Guides Phinjo Sherpa, Nate Berry and Palden Sherpa and their private team had a great day in and around Namche today. After breakfast they headed uphill to the Hotel Everest View for a cup of tea and to take in the views. From there they trekked over to the Hillary School […]
It’s Trekking & Climbing Season In Nepal
September 24, 2018 The autumn is trekking & climbing season in Nepal, and it’s finally here! Over the last few months we’ve been hard at work organizing all of our autumn programs, so we’re excited to kick off the season with our Private Island Peak + Mera Peak Program. Late last Thursday the private […]
Mera Peak Team Back In Lukla
October 24, 2017 The clouds parted and the helicopters came in to pick up our Mera Peak Team today. The Team is in Lukla for the night, in thicker air. Kevin called to check in and let us know that the Team is “celebrating their success.†The word from Lukla is that the Team is […]
Mera Peak Team Summits
October 22, 2017 The Mera Peak Team checked in overnight to let us know that they reached the summit of Mera Peak. It was a cool and clear night for climbing. Once the sun came up, the Team warmed up and mentioned that it was quite warm on top. The Team has descended to Mera […]
All Is Well In Khare
October 20th, 2017 The Mera Peak Team checked in from Khare again today. I got a little ahead of myself and the Team yesterday when I noted they were moving up to Mera La. The Team had an active rest day in Khare where they trained for the climb to Mera La (5300m/17,388ft) and […]
Mera Peak Moving Up to Khare
October 19th, 2017 The Mera Peak Team checked in from Khare (5000m/16,400ft) this morning after a great day on the trail. They continue to enjoy fantastic weather on this trip. The beautiful weather combined with the fantastic scenery makes for a great trip. This Team is getting along great and each time they check […]
October 18, 2017 Had a great phone call from the Mera Peak Team this morning from Thagnak (14,200ft). The Team is doing very well and enjoying superb weather. They had a great acclimatization hike up to 16,200 ft today before heading back down to “rest†in Thagnak. As luck would have it, a golf […]
Mera Peak in Thagnak
October 17th, 2017 The Mera Peak Team checked in after a perfect day of trekking. The Team has settled into Thagnak (4350m) for the next couple of nights. Kevin said that the Team is feeling great and excited to climb. One of the toughest things to do on a trek is to take it […]
Mera Peak in Thagnak
October 16, 2017 The Mera Peak Trek and Climb is in Thagnak following a couple great days on the trail. After jumping on the helicopter in KTM to get to Lukla, the team enjoyed the day in Lukla before flying to Khote. As our information says, we use the helicopter to put our team […]