The Madison Mountaineering Carstensz Pyramid expedition team has arrived in base camp after being delayed for several days before flying over the jungle and to the mountain! It feels good to be back once again after our return to Carstensz last October where 100% of the team reached the summit. Now settled into our base […]
We are so proud of all our teams who climbed the mighty “Stone Sentinel” this season! The 2024 / 2025 Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua season has come to a close. Climbers have returned safely back to their homes where they recount memories with friends and family, and ease back into their daily lives. It was an […]
The 2024 / 2025 Antarctic season has come to a close for the Madison Mountaineering expedition teams! All three of our teams safely and successfully reached the summit of Mount Vinson, with 100% of our climbers and guides reaching the roof of Antarctica – a perfect season on the ice! Despite some challenging weather along […]
We’re excited to share that the Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team has safely and successfully climbed to the highest point in Antarctica, and descended all the way back down to their base camp in the same day! A strong team that brought the excitement all expedition, the team is now enjoying the comforts of […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team is in position to make their summit push! Now settled into high camp after ascending the fixed lines which climb high above the vast Antarctic expanse below, the team is stoked and ready for the day ahead. With good weather tomorrow, the team will shoulder their packs and […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team is patiently waiting in low camp to make the move up to their high camp, while high winds scour the summit. The team is staying busy and keeping spirits high by conducting technical trainings around camp, eating warm, nutritious meals, and enjoying each others company in this otherworldly […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team has finally arrived in Vinson Base Camp! After challenging flying conditions delayed the teams arrival, we finally boarded the plane en route to the destination where we begin our climb. Everyone is psyched to make this move and to step foot on the mountain! Today, they make their […]
It comes with great pleasure to share that all members of the Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team reached the roof of Antarctica today! Under blue skies and with excellent views of the surrounding Antarctic expanse, our team walked together up the final ridge on their way towards the top. Coming together on the summit, […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team has reached their high camp and is in position to go for the summit! With good weather tomorrow, the team will exit their tents with boots on and packs shouldered and begin moving up the route, step by step across the Vinson Massif on their way to the […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Vinson expedition team is on their way to high camp! Once settled in here, they’ll be in position to make their summit push. The team is in good spirits and enjoying their time in one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in […]