Entries by Garrett

Safely back in Base Camp

With happy hearts, we’re excited to report that the entire Madison Mountaineering team is now safely off of the mountain and heading home! Some of the team is back in Kathmandu, reintroducing themselves to the comforts of life in the city. A few team members, guides, the Sherpa team, and base camp staff are wrapping […]

More Everest Summits on May 27!

At 18:57 NPT, we received word from the South Col that the Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team had successfully reached the summit and made it back down to Camp IV! It comes with great pleasure to share this exciting news that nine climbers, guides, and Sherpas topped out at the world’s highest point today, […]

Summits on Everest!

It comes with great excitement to share that the Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team successfully reached the summit and are back in Camp 4! All climbers who left on the summit push from the South Col reached the world’s highest point. Upon reaching the top, the team took in the moment with a brief […]

Summit Push Happening Soon!

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team is primed and ready for their summit push. Situated in Camp 4 at the South Col, our main team has plans to get an alpine start and hopefully be standing on the summit by mid-morning! Meanwhile, the rest of our team is down in Camp 3 and will […]

Teams in Camp 3 and Camp 4 on Everest!

Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition teams are tucked into Camps 3 and 4. The summit push is near; climbers are psyched and ready to go! The main climbing team reached the South Col today, and the rest of our guides and climbers will join them there shortly. Stay tuned for the summit push! Expedition leader, […]

Healthy and Feeling Strong!

The Madison Mountaineering team’s summit rotation is going smoothly so far! With teams in both Camp 2 and Camp 3 at the moment, they’ll come together in Camp 4 again in just a few days time. Sunny skies have made for excellent views while the team climbs higher up the mountain. That combined with a […]

Moving to Camp 3

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team moved swiftly through the Khumbu Icefall and into Camp 2 a few days ago. Now, they are prepared to continue the move on up to Camp 3 soon! They’ve enjoyed great weather and route conditions so far, and hope for more of the same as they climb higher […]

Summit rotation about to begin!

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team is about to begin their summit rotation! In a few short hours, the team will emerge from their base camp tents, shoulder their packs, and begin their final rotation on the mountain. The team has put in the work, and are feeling strong and ready! To start, we’ll […]

Back in Everest Base Camp!

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team made it back to their base camp safe and sound, marking the end of their acclimatization efforts on the mountain. With clear skies overhead, the team made their way down from Camp 2, through the Khumbu Icefall and into Everest Base Camp. Next up, the team will rest, […]

Up and back from Camp 3

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team logged some strong work today and climbed all the way to Camp 3, which sits on the Lhotse Face. The team had great views while climbing the fixed lines, moved strong and steady up the route. While most of our team is now back in Camp 2 with […]