Entries by Garrett

Second rotation is underway!

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team is back on the mountain! The climb to Camp 1 marks the start of their second rotation on the world’s eighth-highest peak and the team is feeling strong with the acclimatization they gained from their first few days in Camp 1, just a short time ago. Expedition leader, Terray […]

Rest Day on Manaslu!

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team took a well-deserved rest day today following their first rotation on the mountain! The team won’t be getting too comfortable as they plan to move back up the mountain soon to continue their acclimatization efforts. Nutritious meals, showers, and a movie are welcome comforts at nearly 16,000 feet above […]

Back in Base Camp after the first rotation!

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team has returned to base camp after a successful first rotation on the mountain, climbing above Camp 1 and into the icefall that separates Camp 1 from the next camp. With some weather in the forecast over the next few days, the team plans to rest and prepare for a […]

Cho Oyu team arrives in Tibet!

The Madison Mountaineering Cho Oyu expedition team has officially arrived in Tibet! This long-awaited expedition is off to a great start so far and spirits are high after getting one step closer to reaching the mountain. We’ll continue our journey tomorrow and will be arriving in base camp soon! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in […]

Acclimatizing in Camp 1

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team had a productive day in Camp 1! We started our day by taking an acclimatization hike further up the route, allowing our climbers to get familiar with the climbing still to come, all while building the red blood cells that help us to climb higher and higher on the […]

Acclimatization rotation underway on Manaslu!

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team has started their first rotation on the mountain, where they’ll continue their acclimatization efforts and familiarize themselves with the route along the way! While climbing up from base camp to Camp 1, the team had excellent weather and climbing conditions, making for another wonderful day in the Himalaya. Expedition […]

Puja Day

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team held their Puja ceremony today, which is a crucial piece to many of our expeditions in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. The Puja is a sacred ceremony where we make offerings and ask the mountain for safe passage before beginning any climbing. It was another great day in the […]

2024 Mont Blanc Season Recap

Our 2024 Mont Blanc (4808m/15,774ft) climbs have come to a close! Two teams took on the highest peak in Western Europe, with 100% of our climbers reaching the summit. Great weather, spectacular views, and high spirits propelled the team to the summit of Mont Blanc along with other peaks in the surrounding Mont Blanc massif. […]

Technical training on the Manaslu Glacier

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team took to the ice again today for more technical training as they prepare for their first rotation on the mountain. The team has enjoyed great weather so far in base camp, which has offered clear views of the route ahead and the valley we climbed up from just a […]

Training Day

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition team spent the day training on the glacier that sits above their base camp! These days are integral to our expeditions and ensure that the team is feeling sharp and ready to go when it comes time to climb. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with this dispatch from the […]