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Safely back in Base Camp

The team together earlier in the expedition.

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 up the season in Everest Base Camp! While climbers are quick to pack their bags one last time before boarding their flights back home, there are sure to be many hugs and ‘see you laters’ as this special season comes to a close. We are so proud of the entire team for another incredible season in the Himalaya! With over 30 summits on Mount Everest, memories, and new friends that will last a lifetime, the past month and a half is one we won’t soon forget. With that, we are proud to present the 2026 Mount Everest summiteers list:

# Name Nationality
1 Francisco Arenas United States of America
2 Richard Draves United States of America
3 Ashley Keightley United States of America
4 Brandon Scott Canada
5 Andrew Green United States of America
6 Frank McCarthy Ireland
7 Pratyay Poddar United Kingdom
8 Tomas Walsh United States of America
9 Jeffery Arnold Canada
10 Reid Tileston United States of America
11 Garrett Madison United States of America
12 Terray Sylvester United States of America
13 Juan Pablo Escobar Argentina
14 Javier Beiza Argentina
15 Aang Phurba Sherpa Nepal
16 Dawa Sange Sherpa Nepal
17 Dorchi Sherpa Nepal
18 Chhong Ngima Sherp Nepal
19 Ngima Tashi Sherpa Nepal
20 Sumba Sherpa Nepal
21 Shere Thapa Magar Nepal
22 Ngima Sona Sherpa Nepal
23 Lale Tamang Nepal
24 Dawa Sungder Sherpa Nepal
25 Nima Sange Sherpa Nepal
26 Pemba Sherp Nepal
27 Pemba Serwa Nepal
28 Chheten Dorgee Sherpa Nepal
29 Dorchi one Sherpa Nepal
30 Siddhi Tamang Nepal
31 Hira Bhote Nepal
32 R D Tamang Nepal
33 Mane Tamang Nepal
34 Santosh Bhote Nepal

Bookings for the 2027 Mount Everest expedition are OPEN! Reach out to our team to learn more. We are already looking forward to coming back again next year!

Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this closing dispatch from Mount Everest:

Hey! This is Garrett checking in for the Mount Everest (8848m/29,032ft) expedition team.

We are all down off the mountain now. The last of us, myself, Terray, Reid, and Jeff, along with our incredible Sherpa team came down to base camp (5364m/17,598ft) today from Camp IV (7900m/25,919ft). Everyone’s down from Camp II (6500m/21,325ft). And we’re happy that the whole crew is safely down off the mountain.

Most of our main team is already down in Kathmandu (1400m/4,600ft), enjoying the city life, and hot showers, warm beds, and looking forward to getting home soon.

It’s been a great expedition! Just incredible success all around. Everybody who went for the summit made it. That’s 10 clients, four guides, and, over 20 Nepal Sherpa. So just an amazing expedition! Very thankful, very grateful we were so fortunate and had so much success and safety all around.

So it’s been a great season here in Nepal. So fortunate, so thankful, and we’ll check in soon.

(From left to right) Aang Phurba Sherpa, Garrett Madison, and Jeff Arnold nearing base camp after descending from Camp IV.

(From left to right) Aang Phurba Sherpa, Garrett Madison, and Jeff Arnold nearing base camp after descending from Camp IV.

Looking up at the summit from the South Col.

Looking up at the summit from the South Col.

The team moving together beneath the Lhotse Face.

The team moving together beneath the Lhotse Face.

 

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More Everest Summits on May 27!

Summit! Some of the team at the top of the world...

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, adding to the total from a few days prior. The team enjoyed excellent views and no crowds while climbing on the way to the summit. With the summit to themselves, the celebration commenced, summit photos were taken, and the moment cherished before turning back. What an incredible way to finish the 2026 climbing season on Mount Everest! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in from Camp IV:

Hey! This is Garrett checking in for the Madison Mountaineering Everest (8848m/29,032ft) team.

We have great news to report… Today, the last members of our expedition, Everest team all reached the summit! That’s myself, Jeff Arnold, Terray Sylvester, Reid Tileston, along with the incredible Sherpa team: Siddhi Ghising, and Mani, and Ardi, and Hira, and Santosh. And we are all back in Camp IV (7900m/25,919ft) now, safe and sound, resting, recovering, and planning to head down to Camp II (6500m/21,325ft) and base camp (5364m/17,598ft) the following day.

(We) had a great day! The weather cooperated, winds dropped down, and we had some great views on the way up. It was a little cloudy up top, but not crowded at all, and we just had a wonderful time up there. A great way to conclude our expedition with all the members that were up here at the South Col, and going for the summit, topping out on Everest!

So, been a fantastic expedition, and we will check in soon.

Summit photo atop Mount Everest!

Summit photo atop Mount Everest!

Clear skies and excellent views while climbing high on Everest.

Clear skies and excellent views while climbing high on Everest.

Garrett Madison on the summit for his 16th time.

Garrett Madison on the summit for his 16th time.

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Teams in Camp 3 and Camp 4 on Everest!

The view from Camp 3.

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, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Mount Everest:

Hey! This is Garrett here with Terray, Reid, and Jeff in Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft) on Everest (8848m/29,032ft).

We climbed up from Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft) to Camp 3 today. We had a nice day, great views, and we’re tucked in here, just getting ready to have some dinner,

Our main team: Cacho, JP, Aang Phurba, and all the other climbers powered up from Camp 3 to Camp 4 (7900m/25,919ft) today, got to the South Col. It was a windy one for them, but they did great. They’re up there, resting and recovering; probably gonna rest tomorrow. Hopefully, the winds will start to subside, and we’ll have some good weather for the summit push.

But everyone’s doing well, and we’re psyched to be here, good views all around! Check in soon.

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Healthy and Feeling Strong!

Alpenglow on Lhotse

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 strong team and acclimatization has everyone in good spirits and excited for the days ahead. Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Mount Everest:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in for the Madison Mountaineering Everest (8848m/29,032ft) team.

It’s May 22nd and our main team climbed up from Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft) to Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft) today. They made great time! (They) got up there in about four hours, settled into Camp 3. Myself with Terray, Reid, and Jeff are in Camp 2. We’re heading up to Camp 3 tomorrow, just one day behind them. The next day, they’re heading up to Camp 4 (7900m/25,919ft), and we’ll be up in Camp 3. And the following day, we’ll all be up in Camp 4 together.

Weather looks great! It’s been a little windy, but clear skies, great views, and everyone is doing really awesome, very solid. So, very thankful that everyone’s healthy and feeling strong. Check in soon.

Climbing through the Khumbu Icefall with Pumori behind.

Climbing through the Khumbu Icefall with Pumori behind.

Dawn in the Khumbu Icefall

Dawn in the Khumbu Icefall

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Moving to Camp 3

Looking up the route with Everest and Lhotse towering high above.

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 and higher towards the summit. Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Camp 2:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in for the Madison Mountaineering Everest (8848m/29,032ft) team.

We are up at Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft) and the team is doing excellent! Good weather, good conditions, and we’re starting our move up to Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft) tomorrow, and then up to Camp 4 (7900m/25,919ft) the next day. We’re targeting May 25th for summit day.

So, a lot of people have been summiting the last few days and making their way down. So hopefully it won’t be too crowded for us, and we’ll have some good weather and good conditions up there. Check in soon.

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Summit rotation about to begin!

Oxygen systems briefing in Everest Base Camp.

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 climb through the Khumbu Icefall to Camp 2. Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Everest Base Camp:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in for the Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest (8848m/29,032ft) expedition team.

We are off tonight, heading up from base camp (5364m/17,598ft) on our way up the mountain towards Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft). We’re tentatively targeting May 25th for a summit date. So we’ll get up to Camp 2 over the next couple days and recheck the weather forecast, reevaluate, fine tune our summit plan.

But everyone is doing great! The team is in good spirits. Everyone’s very healthy, well nourished, strong, and excited for what lies ahead. So, fingers crossed, we’ll get lucky with some good weather and good conditions. And looking forward to the climb ahead! We’ll check in soon.

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Back in Everest Base Camp!

Returning back to Everest Base Camp after a successful acclimatization rotation.

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, recover, and start to prepare for their summit rotation! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from the Himalaya:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in from Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,598ft).

We had a great first rotation up to Camps 1 (6050m/19,849ft) and 2 (6500m/21,325ft), touched Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft) yesterday. Great views up there, and made our way down to base camp today.

The team’s all back here. We just had dinner, resting up. Actually, Terray and Reid stayed up at Camp 2 and slept at Camp 3 last night, and made it back down to Camp 2 today. So they’re doing great, and we’ll check in with them tomorrow.

But, all’s well here! The weather’s cleared up, so we got some nice views. Everyone’s happy to be down, and we’ll check in soon!

Headlamps line the Lhotse Face under a clear night sky.

Headlamps line the Lhotse Face under a clear night sky.

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Up and back from Camp 3

Taking a break on the Lhotse Face.

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 plans to continue their descent soon, one of our climbers, Reid Tileston, is spending the night in Camp 3 as he prepares for his summit attempt without supplemental oxygen. A huge shoutout to our Sherpa team who is aiding the rope fixing team so that the route can be fixed up to the summit! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Camp 2 on Mount Everest:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in for the Madison Mountaineering Everest (8848m/29,032ft) expedition team.

We are back in Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft) after climbing up and touching Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft) today. It was a great climb up to Camp 3; fun climb, great views, good technical practice, good acclimatization. We spent about an hour up there at Camp 3, 7,000 meters / 23,000 feet, admiring the views. We saw some other friends up there from other teams, and then came back down here to Camp 2 in the afternoon.

A couple of our members, Terray, Reid, and Siddhi are spending the night up at Camp 3, as Reid is building more acclimatization for his no oxygen attempt later this season. So, just talked to them on the radio. They’re doing great, having some dinner, getting ready for bed, and they’re gonna come down tomorrow.

So, it’s a little windy up high. We’ve got some Sherpas carrying loads up to the South Col (7900m/25,919ft) to help the rope fixing team! They’re carrying up some ropes to aid in their efforts.

We’re gonna head down for a rest! So all good here. Everyone’s having fun and enjoying the mountain. We’ll check in soon!

Sirdar and guide, Aang Phurba Sherpa on the Lhotse Face.

Sirdar and guide, Aang Phurba Sherpa on the Lhotse Face.

Looking up at Mount Everest from the Lhotse Face.

Looking up at Mount Everest from the Lhotse Face.

The view from Camp 3 looking in the direction of Camp 2, Camp 1, the Khumbu Icefall, Everest Basecamp...

The view from Camp 3 looking in the direction of Camp 2, Camp 1, the Khumbu Icefall, Everest Basecamp…

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Getting ready to move again!

Looking up at the Lhotse Face.

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team took another active-rest day in Camp 2 today. The storm let up and skies cleared for some time, revealing views of the peaks that surround them in the Western Cwm. With another day on Everest under their belts, the team plans to climb to Camp 3 tomorrow, and then return back down the mountain. Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from the Himalayas:

Hello! This is Garrett checking in for the Mount Everest (8848m/29,032ft) expedition team.

We are up at Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft). We had another great day up here; rest day, and we went for a hike up the west shoulder, got some good views above base camp (5364m/17,598ft). The sun came out, and it was warm and clear. We got to see Everest, Lhotse (8516m/27,940ft), Nuptse (7861m/25,791ft).

Tomorrow, we’re gonna go up and try to touch Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft)! Fingers crossed, we get some good weather and conditions for that acclimatization climb.

So all’s well here, and we’ll check in tomorrow after our hike up to Camp 3!

Sunny skies in Camp 2.

Sunny skies in Camp 2.

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Made it to Camp 2

Dinner time in Camp 2

The Madison Mountaineering Mount Everest expedition team climbed from Camp 1 to Camp 2 today, through the Western Cwm. With snow falling most of the day, the team quickly settled into their tents upon their arrival. Warm tea, a nutritious meal, and the comfort of a warm dining tent with the team was welcomed after another good day of climbing on Mount Everest! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison checks in with this dispatch from Camp 2:

Hey! This is Garrett checking in from Camp 2 (6500m/21,325ft) on Everest (8848m/29,032ft), 21,300 feet, almost 6,500 meters.

We had a great day of climbing up from Camp 1 (6050m/19,849ft). Everyone did well. It’s been snowing nonstop the last three days! So, been fun to be up here in a snowstorm. But, hopefully it’ll clear up tomorrow, we’ll get some nice views of Everest, Lhotse (8516m/27,940ft), and Nuptse (7861m/25,791ft). And then, go for a short hike to acclimatize. And then the following day, we’ll try to touch Camp 3 (7230m/23,720ft), and then head down the day after that.

So, everyone’s doing great up here! We just had a good dinner. We got to tuck in our sleeping bags here shortly, get warm, and get some good rest before tomorrow.

Alright, all’s well here on Everest! We’ll check in soon.

Camp 2

Camp 2

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