Acclimatizing on Thorang La
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
1d ago
Topping out at over 5,400 meters, the team enjoyed excellent weather and views during their final acclimatization hike before moving to Annapurna base camp. With good weather tomorrow, the team will make the move and begin their climbing and cleanup efforts shortly after. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester, checks in with this dispatch from the Himalayas: […] The post Acclimatizing on Thorang La appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Acclimatizing in Muktinath
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
4d ago
The mountain cleanup project expedition team spent today acclimatizing in Muktinath, visiting the area’s sacred shrine, and taking in the views of the surrounding Himalayas! Everyone is in great spirits and looks forward to continuing their move towards base camp tomorrow. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester, checks in with this dispatch from Nepal: Hello! This is […] The post Acclimatizing in Muktinath appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Through the Kali Gandaki River Gorge
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
4d ago
The mountain cleanup project expedition team is coming ever closer to their first climbing and cleanup objective, Annapurna 1. Navigating their way through the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the team enjoyed an exciting and scenic drive with views all around of towering cliffs and the river below. A few days of acclimatizing is planned for […] The post Through the Kali Gandaki River Gorge appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Into the Himalayas!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
6d ago
After a few days spent in Kathmandu organizing gear and preparing for this special project, our team is back on the move! The team flew to Pokhara, the second most populous city in Nepal, and has an exciting drive to look forward to with new sights to take in in all directions. Expedition leader, Terray […] The post Into the Himalayas! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Phase Two of the Mountain Cleanup Project
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
1w ago
We are very excited to announce the commencement of phase two of our Mountain Cleanup Project! After a successful fall season in 2023 cleaning up trash from Lobuche East, Ama Dablam, and Mera Peak, we’re kicking off the second phase of the project on Annapurna and Lhotse. The team has all arrived in Kathmandu, enjoyed […] The post Phase Two of the Mountain Cleanup Project appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Aconcagua with Ed Viesturs Recap!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
3w ago
Just like that, another great Aconcagua season has come to a close! The season was capped off with an expedition led by Ed Viesturs and Cacho Beiza, with the team reaching the summit under beautiful, clear blue skies. The combination of spectacular weather, a rockstar guide team, and one awesome team that kept the stoke […] The post Aconcagua with Ed Viesturs Recap! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Success on Sincholagua!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
2M ago
Another summit for the Madison Mountaineering Ecuador Volcanoes expedition team! The acclimatization period continues to go smoothly with the team topping out at over 16,000 feet on Sincholagua today, which includes some technical rock climbing as you near the summit. Up next is Illiniza Sur! Expedition leader, Estalin Suárez checks in with this dispatch from […] The post Success on Sincholagua! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Success on Rumiñahui Volcano!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
2M ago
Another summit in Ecuador! Today the team reached the north summit of Rumiñahui Volcano as part of their acclimatization while they build up before Antisana and Chimborazo. During the climb, the team basked in the sunshine and took in the 360 degree views of surrounding peaks and beautiful Ecuadorian country. Expedition leader, Estalin Suárez checks […] The post Success on Rumiñahui Volcano! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Ecuador expedition starting off strong!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
2M ago
The Madison Mountaineering private expedition team is off to a great start in Ecuador with a successful summit on Cerro Puntas! The climb will serve as good acclimatization as the team prepares for bigger climbs to come. Back in their lodge, the team is in high spirits and ready to continue the expedition in the […] The post Ecuador expedition starting off strong! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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Another Mount Vinson Summit!
Madison Mountaineering
by Garrett
2M ago
It’s with great excitement to share that the Madison Mountaineering team has safely and successfully reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, and one of the famed ‘seven summits!’ After some stormy weather the past few days, the team took advantage of a weather window when it presented itself to go […] The post Another Mount Vinson Summit! appeared first on Madison Mountaineering ..read more
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