International Mountain Guides (IMG) is highly regarded for providing memorable and professional mountaineering experiences. Customers appreciate the knowledgeable and experienced guides, who communicate clearly and prioritize safety while helping climbers reach their goals. Many reviews highlight the guides' professionalism, expertise, and friendly attitude, making the climbs enjoyable and educational. The company offers a variety of routes, including the Rainier DC and Kautz routes, and is flexible in handling unpredictable conditions, such as ice falls and weather changes. Clients value the honest communication and the effort guides make to ensure safety without compromising the experience. First-time climbers find IMG to be a reliable choice, with guides who are supportive and motivating. The company’s commitment to creating a great adventure is evident, and many reviewers state they would choose IMG again for future climbs. Overall, IMG is known for its skilled guides, safety-first approach, and ability to deliver a rewarding mountaineering experience for climbers of various skill levels.
Thanks to Mike Haft and the rest of the IMG team (and the weather gods) for a successful Rainier summit via DC route. Had a great experience start to finish and would definitely book with them again.
June 2025
I had a great experience with IMG. I booked a 3.5 day summit climb of Rainer and found the guides to be very helpful, understanding, and determined in helping me reach my goal of summiting. Special thanks to the lead guide Angie.
September 2024
It was... Fine. Not spectacular, not horrible, but... An experience. I learned a lot, not just about mountaineering.
I would like to state for the record that collecting a couple small, light-weight rocks from Rainier is legal and you shouldn't take possessions from people's backpacks. That was weird.
