More good news coming in from Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp… We’re happy to report that the rest of the Madison Mountaineering team successfully reached the summit today and are back in base camp safe and sound! That marks 100% summit success again for the team. While the celebration is already underway, the team looks forward […]
It comes with great excitement to share that the first of our climbers have safely and successfully topped out on the highest peak in Oceania, Carstensz Pyramid! Meanwhile, the second half of our team was able to helicopter up to base camp and enjoyed technical skills review on the lower mountain while basking in the […]
The Madison Mountaineering Carstensz Pyramid expedition team is making moves up to the Yellow Valley Base Camp at the foot of the peak! Those that were able to fly enjoyed a spectacular flight before touching down in camp, settling in, and then going out for some training. The rest of the team is awaiting their […]
Here we go! Another Madison Mountaineering Carstensz Pyramid expedition has gotten underway in Bali. Not a bad place to start a climbing expedition if you ask us! The team gathered together, conducted a gear check, orientation and welcome dinner before setting off as they continue their journey to the highest peak in Oceania, and one […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team safely descended from the summit back to their high camp. The celebration continued on here with recounts of the day and a well-deserved meal of mac and cheese with pork chops! A good nights rest will lead into the teams continued descent back to Vinson Base Camp, where […]
We are excited to share that the Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team successfully reached the summit on Sunday, January 18 and safely descended back to their high camp! Everyone did great, coming together on the summit for a celebration and summit photos before turning back towards high camp. We are filled with gratitude to […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team settled into their high camp on Friday, January 16 after a fun day of climbing the fixed-lines that separate low camp from high camp. The team had excellent views and climbing conditions, making for an unforgettable day of climbing in one of the most magical places on Earth! […]
The Madison Mountaineering Ecuador Volcanoes expedition team wrapped up their acclimatization hikes on Illiniza Norte, successfully topping out with awesome views above the clouds below. An early wake up call got the team going in the dark as they started to climb up the route, navigating the rocky slopes on the Illinizas. As the sun […]
Acclimatization hike #2 is done in Ecuador! The Madison Mountaineering Ecuador Volcanoes expedition team took to Corazón today, standing at 4784m / 15,696ft to continue their acclimatization efforts. It was a beautiful start to the day with excellent views of the surrounding volcanoes. The team is doing great so far and is enjoying the company […]
The fourth Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team of the season is on the move! After a few days of anxiously preparing in Punta Arenas while they awaited their flight, the team boarded the plane, filled with excitement, out of South America and flew onto the frozen continent. Upon taking their first steps onto the […]