International Mountain Guides

11/11/2024

Designed to offer more training opportunities than our standard 3.5 Day Summit Climb, International Mountain Guides’ 4.5 Day Disappointment Cleaver Seminar is the ideal program for climbers seeking a climb with more training and more rest. After spending a half-day gear check with your guide, climbers dive into climbing fundamentals at Paradise during an exclusive training day on Mt Rainier. After returning to lower altitude for the night, climbers then embark on the classic 3-day summit climb program with newly trained skills under their belt, allowing for more rest during the climb.

Perfect for first time or novice climbers, this program offers in-depth training on glacier travel and more recovery during the climb.

For more info visit our website at https://conta.cc/40HhMhF

11/07/2024

Mt. Baker, standing at 10,786’, is the third-highest peak in Washington State, and known to be one of the snowiest places on earth. Baker is famous for its immense glaciers, challenging terrain, and breathtaking alpine scenery.

International Mountain Guides offers a mix of programs on Mt Baker, including a mix of technical glacier routes and accessible summit routes that appeal to climbers of all levels.

More Info at https://conta.cc/3WNOIAB

11/04/2024

Perfect for both novice and experienced climbers, IMG’s Mt. Olympus Summit Climb offers an ideal remote mountain adventure in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth!

Climbers start at sea level along the Hoh River, winding their way through the rainforest, ascending through subalpine terrain, and finally reaching the summit at 7,980 feet via the Blue Glacier.

This program has it all! More info here: https://conta.cc/48vab7s

10/31/2024

Join IMG and your favorite guides this winter at Ouray, Co. the “Ice Climbing Capital of North America.” Our world-class guides tailor each experience to meet your individual needs, ensuring a rewarding adventure for climbers of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to ice climbing or looking to refine advanced techniques, Ouray provides the perfect winter playground! Reserve your spot today at https://conta.cc/3zx3zIV

10/28/2024

Unlock the Peaks of the American Alps with IMG! Join us in the North Cascades and Mt. Baker for glacier climbs, alpine rock, and mixed terrain adventures—perfect for every skill level. Reserve your spot and reach new heights! For more information https://conta.cc/4e0ce4K

10/22/2024

Join IMG on the iconic Kautz Glacier Climb. Experience climbing through steep icy terrain while learning intermediate climbing techniques. Climbers have the opportunity to practice their skills with senior IMG guides who will lead you through technical ice routes and provide expert instruction every step of the way.

Are Denali, Aconcagua, or Everest on your tick list? The Kautz is the perfect place to start. Join us this summer to build your skills and take on these challenges with confidence.

More info at https://conta.cc/48i4UjR

10/10/2024

Ou7r 6.5-day Glacier Skills Seminar is one of IMG's most comprehensive training programs, offering excellent hands-on instruction. It prepares climbers for higher-altitude, glaciated peaks found in regions like Alaska, South America, and the Himalayas.

Participants learn and practice essential expedition skills and glacier travel techniques, including anchor building, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, route finding, and fixed line ascension. The seminar culminates in a summit attempt, where you'll apply these skills to reach the 14,411' summit of Mt. Rainier! Reserve your spot today!

https://conta.cc/3zx3zIV

10/07/2024

IMG's Disappointment Cleaver Seminar is the ideal program designed to offer more training time than our standard 3.5 Day Summit Climb. Perfect for novice climbers, this program offers in-depth training on glacier travel, and more recovery time during the climb. Dive into climbing fundamentals at Paradise, then put the training to use on your push for the summit. For more info checkout this link https://conta.cc/4dzhiN2

10/03/2024

Immerse yourself in a big mountain environment and learn hands on, about expedition climbing! Our seminar emphasizes technical training and expedition logistics designed to deliver skills and confidence. Be ready for that moment when the plane drops you off on the Kahiltna glacier runway!
Reserve your spot today https://web.miniextensions.com/XFQRlhspe95gnPgwVzGO.

09/30/2024

Come climb with IMG at Ouray Colorado "The Ice Climbing Capital of North America." Our Ice climbing programs offer a wide range of courses geared towards preparing climbers to achieve their goals. Whether a new climber, or a wealth of experience, there's something for everyone in Ouray!

Sign up soon, to reserve your spot today https://conta.cc/3zx3zIV

09/26/2024

Get out and practice the fundamentals of backcountry travel while learning how to identify avalanche terrain and make travel decisions! ❄️ 🎿

All IMG AIARE courses take place in Mt. Rainier National Park- the perfect venue for all things avalanche education! Easy access to suitable terrain allows students to take advantage of their time with IMG's Instructor Team while actually seeing and experience avalanche terrain first hand.

Spend two nights on Zoom reviewing gear and course material with your instructors before diving in headfirst for two full field days at Mt. Rainier. IMG's headquarters will serve as home base for field days, giving courses access to classroom space as well as fully-included lodging while at Mt. Rainier!

Head over to the link in our bio to reserve your spot today!

📸: AIARE students touring on the Muir Snowfield (Max Bond)

09/24/2024

Last Call for Mt Vinson Massif, just one spot available.

Join IMG and senior guide Porter McMichael in Antarctica to climb the southern-most of the 7 Summits. Fly to Antarctica via Punta Arenas, Chile and climb Mt Vinson, only 660 miles from the South Pole. Let the adventure begin!

Questions? https://conta.cc/414xXC8

📸: Porter McMichael

09/19/2024

Join us this winter for Hybrid AIARE Level 1 courses! ✨ With all the providers out there, let us show you how our courses are different:

❄️ Spend two nights prior to the course in an online classroom with your instructors. Here you'll dive into course content as well as go through preliminary gear checks and answer any course logistics questions.

❄️ Lodging is included during the two in-person field days! Easy lodging opportunities allow for classmates to work on route planning and homework in a collaborative environment.

❄️ Experience your field days in one of the best venues for avalanche education in the Lower 48! Easy access to terrain right from the parking lot maximizes field day trainings.

Sign up for your AIARE courses today!

📸: Skiiers on an AIARE course touring (Max Bond)

09/12/2024

Check out the Emmons Glacier!

For climbers interested in exploring Mt. Rainier's pristine North Side, the Emmons Glacier provides the opportunity to get above the clouds and see a panoramic view that few experience. Perfect for climbers of all skills levels who are looking for an entry-level climb with the added challenge of making and breaking camps throughout the climb! Climbers spend a day at Paradise mastering basic mountaineering fundamentals before setting off for White River Trailhead the next day.

Head over to the link in our bio to secure your spot today!

📸: Jesse Yang

09/09/2024

Last call for Mt. Vinson this December! 🍾 ❄️ We have ONE spot remaining on our expedition this year.

IMG started operating on Mt. Vinson in 1988 and hasn't missed reaching the summit since! This year's expedition team will be led by IMG Supervisor .mcmichael again for another round of fantastic climbing on Mt. Vinson.

Questions? Head over to the link in our bio to find out more!

📸: Porter McMichael

08/23/2024

Our summer season is still rolling along nicely in the PNW!

We've had several recent summits of Mt. Rainier via IMG's Emmons Shoulder Route (including this morning 🍾) as well as Mt. Baker via the Coleman-Deming and Easton Glaciers!

Congrats to all climbers for reaching their climbing goals!

📸: Porter McMichael

08/12/2024

We are very proud to say that our IMG guides have established and prepared a new route to the summit of Mt Rainier. Over the last week they have put in about 25 “guide days” of work to scout, establish and prepare the route so that on Sunday our 3.5 day climb team could do the round trip.

Congratulations to the team, and great job everyone!

Read more about it on our blog: https://mountainguides.com/wordpress/

📷: IMG's route work team on the new Emmons Shoulder Route (Porter McMichael)

IMG Guides Establish a New Route to Mt Rainier Summit Aug 12, 2024 – We are very proud to say that our IMG guides have established and prepared a new route to the summit of Mt Rainier. Over the last week they have put in about 25 “guide days” of work to scout, establish and prepare the route s...

05/29/2024

2024 Denali Teams Summit!

We're happy to announce that IMGD Team 2 led by Riley Gilson and Team 3 led by Justin Sackett reached the summit of Denali on Sunday, May 26.

Team 4 led by Forrest Baldwin is on their way to 14K in the coming couple of days with Team 5 led by Rowan Stewart flying onto the Kahiltna on Sunday.

Our 2025 expedition teams are already filling up, so it's time to start thinking about your 2025 expedition to Alaska! To book your spot or to follow the progress of our 2024 Denali teams, head over to the link in our bio!

📷: Looking out over Mt. Foraker & Denali's summit ridge from the summit (Nicole Sims)