The mountains always have the final word. After continued snowfall, high winds, and challenging conditions, the 2026 Manaslu season has come to a close. Turning around is never easy, but bringing everyone home safely will always come first. A huge thank you to our climbers, guides, Sherpa team, and everyone who worked so hard this […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team is settled into Camp 1, and the first rotation on the mountain is officially underway! After a big breakfast, the team shouldered their packs and climbed under mostly clear skies to their next camp. The weather provided excellent views of the mountain and nearby glacier to further motivate the […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team is prepared to start their first rotation on the mountain! While the Sherpa team has been hard at work making carries to prepare the higher camps, our climbers sorted gear and chose their meals, getting mentally prepared for the climbing to come. After a good nights sleep, we’ll be […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team had a busy day in base camp! After a good breakfast, the team jumped into some technical skills review to dial in all of their systems before heading out on the nearby glacier tomorrow. Not long after that, we were met by a Lama from Samagaun who led the […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team has arrived in base camp! With the final member of our team now on-site, it’s time to get to work. After fueling up for the day in Sama Village, we shouldered our packs and hit the trail en route to base camp. The team is settled in there now, […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team kept up the acclimatization work with a hike to a sacred cave nearby their tea house. The team enjoyed views of Manaslu high above them throughout the day. Everyone is doing great so far! It won’t be long before they make the move up to base camp in just […]
The Madison Mountaineering team wasted no time this morning getting out to start their acclimatization efforts in preparation for the climb to come. After fueling up with some breakfast, we departed the tea house for a leisurely hike in the Punggen Valley and visit at an ancient monastery that calls the valley home. It was […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team boarded another flight this morning. This time, on a helicopter set to fly to Sama Village! While some clouds hung high overhead, passengers on the heli were able to enjoy excellent views of the valley, full of waterfalls, monasteries, and more. After dropping their bags and spending a little […]
The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team took to the city streets today for some sightseeing around Kathmandu! We visited both the Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple before going back to the team hotel to make our final preparations for tomorrows move into the mountains. With good weather, we’ll load onto the helicopter and fly into […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition kicking off from Kathmandu! The first member of our team arrived today. After settling in, we gathered together to conduct a gear check and orientation, before heading out in the city streets for a nice welcome dinner. The journey continues tomorrow […]