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Aconcagua– South America 6,961m / 22,837ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:37 +0000

Aconcagua, the “Stone Sentinel”, is located in Argentina near the border of Chile, and is the highest mountain outside of Asia. Our strategy allows for more acclimatization, and while we may use our ice axe and crampons occasionally, this climb does not require ‘roping up.’ Climbers have the option to hire porters to assist with […]

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Aconcagua

– South America 6,961m / 22,837ft.

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Ama Dablam– Nepal, Asia 6,812m / 22,349ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:28 +0000

Ama Dablam presents a significant climbing challenge with sustained technical sections of snow, ice, and rock at relatively high-altitude with significant exposure. Trekking through the beautiful Khumbu valley and interacting with the local Sherpa culture combine with this challenging climb to create a truly remarkable experience! Note from Garrett Madison, Lead Guide: I first attempted […]

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Ama Dablam

– Nepal, Asia 6,812m / 22,349ft.

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Bolivia Cordillera Real– Bolivia, South America 6438m / 21,122ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:54 +0000

The high peaks of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real offer some of the most spectacular alpine climbing in the world. We are excited to add these iconic Southern Hemisphere peaks: Pequeño Alpamayo, Huayna Potosí, and Illimani to our high-altitude expedition programs. The Cordillera Real mountain range in the Bolivian Andes divides the lowlands of the Amazon basin […]

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Bolivia Cordillera Real

– Bolivia, South America 6438m / 21,122ft.

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Broad Peak– Pakistan, Asia 8,051m / 26,414ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:24 +0000

Madison Mountaineering’s Broad Peak expedition is a great opportunity to climb one of the world’s 8000m peaks with a great team. Broad Peak is considered one of the ‘safer’ 8000m peaks, with the route being more straightforward with less overall objective hazard when compared to a peak such as K2. As the 12th highest mountain […]

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Broad Peak

– Pakistan, Asia 8,051m / 26,414ft.

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Carstensz Pyramid– Oceania 4,884m / 16,024ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:11 +0000

Carstensz Pyramid, one of the least climbed of the “7 Summits” is a formidable objective located in Papua, Indonesia. Our expedition begins in the beautiful island of Bali, where we fly to Timika then onward to the Yellow Valley base camp. Our high-end logistics, local staff, and mountain guides ensure you are well taken care […]

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Carstensz Pyramid

– Oceania 4,884m / 16,024ft.

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Cho Oyu– China, Asia 8,188m / 26,864ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:09 +0000

The sixth highest peak on Earth, Cho Oyu is a great introduction to climbing above 8000 meters, and excellent preparation for Everest. Often considered the easiest and most accessible of the 8000m peaks, Cho Oyu is a great way to experience high altitude climbing in the Himalayas surrounded by the mystique and intrigue of Tibet. […]

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Cho Oyu

– China, Asia 8,188m / 26,864ft.

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Denali– North America 6,190m / 20,310ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:23 +0000

Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain in North America, with an elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level, making it one of the famous ‘7 Summits’, the highest peak on each continent. At an altitude of 18,000 ft (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is the largest of any mountain […]

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Denali

– North America 6,190m / 20,310ft.

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Dykh-Tau– Russia, Europe 5,205m / 17,077ft.

Kurt — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:30:06 +0000

Dykh-Tau (also known as Dychtau, Dycktau) is Europe’s second-highest mountain. It’s located at the western end of the Northern Massif in Bezengi. Famous for its technical difficulty and frequent avalanches, it’s a huge challenge for any climber. There is no easy route to its summit. The peak is also known as one of “The Brothers […]

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Dykh-Tau

– Russia, Europe 5,205m / 17,077ft.

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Ecuador Volcanoes– Ecuador, South America 6,263m / 20,549ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:03 +0000

Our standard Ecuador Volcanoes expedition is a 12-day program that includes climbs of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. We also offer a 9-day Chimborazo climb and a 16-day program that includes climbs of Ecuador’s three highest peaks: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe. See below for prices and itineraries for these exciting alternative programs. The Ecuador Volcanoes offer fantastic […]

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Ecuador Volcanoes

– Ecuador, South America 6,263m / 20,549ft.

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Eldorado Peak– Washington, USA 2,703m / 8,868ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:17 +0000

We offer several excellent climbing programs in Washington State. These peaks are located in National Parks, surrounded by old-growth forest, and are heavily glaciated. Climbing these mountains involves a one-day approach through the forest, then a few days climbing on glaciers using technical climbing equipment such as the ice axe, crampons, and climbing rope. Known […]

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Eldorado Peak

– Washington, USA 2,703m / 8,868ft.

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