Here we go! The Madison Mountaineering Cho Oyu expedition team has gathered together in Kathmandu. While we wait for our visas, the team is headed out of the big city and into the Langtang Valley for some trekking and acclimatization. Energy is high amongst the team and we’re psyched to get the expedition underway! In […]
100% summit success on the highest peak in Washington! The Madison Mountaineering Mount Rainier team left Ingraham Flats under clear, starry skies as they started up the climbing route. The team navigated technical terrain and were treated with an epic sunrise as they neared the summit, ultimately topping out and enjoying the moment and views […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Rainier team practiced glacier travel skills in preparation of the summit push ahead! Walking in crampons, traveling as a rope team, self arrest and more are essential skills needed for traveling on any glacier, and ones that the team will certainly put to use when they start their climb soon. After […]
The Madison Mountaineering Mount Rainier team started their climb by moving up from Paradise to Camp Muir with near perfect climbing conditions, making good time and with excellent views along the way! After settling into their camp for the night, the team enjoyed a nice dinner together while taking in the views of the volcanoes […]
The Madison Mountaineering K2 expedition team has made the difficult decision to end our climb and head home due to exceptionally high objective hazard. At the same time, we are proud to have completed another successful mountain cleanup. Over the course of our season in the Karakoram, five volunteers and 20 members of our staff […]
The Madison Mountaineering team sent word today that our Broad Peak expedition team has safely arrived back in Skardu after a strong effort on the world’s 12th highest peak. Our team, as well as the others, were all turned around after climbing to the high reaches of the mountain due to persistent wind, storms, and […]
The Madison Mountaineering Karakoram expedition teams are now safely back together again in base camp! After a strong effort on Broad Peak, the team descended back down the mountain along with the other teams, due to poor weather and route conditions. The team is all in good spirits and waiting patiently! Both the K2 and […]
The Madison Mountaineering Broad Peak team pushed higher on the route today, working to fix lines toward the summit. However, due to tough conditions on the mountain, they made the decision to turn back. Now safely back at Camp 2, the team is resting and will evaluate their next steps soon. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester […]
The Madison Mountaineering Broad Peak expedition team is in position to make their summit push! The team has crawled into their tents for the night and looks to go for the summit soon, when the weather allows. Stay tuned for more updates to come from the Karakoram! Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with this […]
We’re keeping busy in the Karakoram as our K2 expedition team awaits an opportunity to make their summit bid! The team took to areas surrounding base camp today to pick up more trash, bringing the season total to 275 kg / 605 lbs that will be properly removed from the mountains and disposed of. Meanwhile, […]