Ama Dablam Archives - Madison Mountaineering https://madisonmountaineering.com/cat-dispatches/amadablam/ Come climb with us! Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:16:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://madisonmountaineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Bug-512x512-32x32.png Ama Dablam Archives - Madison Mountaineering https://madisonmountaineering.com/cat-dispatches/amadablam/ 32 32 180905011 Check in from the Ama Dablam team! https://madisonmountaineering.com/check-in-from-the-ama-dablam-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-in-from-the-ama-dablam-team https://madisonmountaineering.com/check-in-from-the-ama-dablam-team/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:23:41 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29182 Safely back in base camp, the Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team spent the day re-introducing themselves to the luxuries of life off of the mountain! After a great day successfully reaching the summit on the day prior, the team relaxed, celebrated, and began getting prepared to make their way back down the valley. Expedition […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/check-in-from-the-ama-dablam-team/feed/ 0 2918227.8551 86.825827.855186.8258 Ama Dablam Summits! https://madisonmountaineering.com/ama-dablam-summits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ama-dablam-summits https://madisonmountaineering.com/ama-dablam-summits/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:32:00 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29178 It comes with great excitement to share that at 7:36 AM local time on November 7, the Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team successfully reached the summit! The team left their tents at Camp 2 and climbed through the night, navigating technical terrain under starry skies. In the morning hours, the sun began to come […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/ama-dablam-summits/feed/ 0 2917827.86169901003391 86.8611980529785127.8616990100339186.86119805297851 In position to go for the summit! https://madisonmountaineering.com/in-position-to-go-for-the-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-position-to-go-for-the-summit https://madisonmountaineering.com/in-position-to-go-for-the-summit/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:39:54 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29174 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team is in position to make a push for the summit from Camp 2! While climbing up from Camp 1, the team had great weather and moved smoothly between the two camps along the southwest ridge. In just a short time, the team will get an alpine start and […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/in-position-to-go-for-the-summit/feed/ 0 29174 The summit rotation on Ama Dablam has started! https://madisonmountaineering.com/the-summit-rotation-on-ama-dablam-has-started/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-summit-rotation-on-ama-dablam-has-started https://madisonmountaineering.com/the-summit-rotation-on-ama-dablam-has-started/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:25:49 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29171 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team has started their summit rotation! After several days of rest and relaxation, we’ve shouldered our packs and left the comforts of our base camp. With good weather ahead, we plan to continue climbing up the mountain, with hopes of standing on the summit in just a few days […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/the-summit-rotation-on-ama-dablam-has-started/feed/ 0 2917127.8532 86.852127.853286.8521 First rotation complete! https://madisonmountaineering.com/first-rotation-complete-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-rotation-complete-3 https://madisonmountaineering.com/first-rotation-complete-3/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:30:25 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29163 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team is safely back in base camp after completing the first rotation on the mountain! Weather has continued to be excellent so far, offering the team beautiful views and climbing conditions as they climbed their way up the mountain. With some rest and recovery ahead, we’ll begin to prepare […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/first-rotation-complete-3/feed/ 0 2916327.8551 86.825827.855186.8258 Training and Puja Day! https://madisonmountaineering.com/training-and-puja-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=training-and-puja-day https://madisonmountaineering.com/training-and-puja-day/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:20:54 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29156 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team had a busy day in base camp as they prepare for their first rotation! After awaking to sunny skies, the team conducted their pre-climb puja ceremony to ask the mountain for safe passage before heading up. Following the ceremony, the team went out into the field for technical […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/training-and-puja-day/feed/ 0 2915627.8551 86.825827.855186.8258 Acclimatizing for Ama Dablam! https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-for-ama-dablam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acclimatizing-for-ama-dablam https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-for-ama-dablam/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:22:08 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29150 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team spent the day acclimatizing as they continue to prepare for their climb! More beautiful views fueled the team as they climbed up towards Camp 1. The team couldn’t ask for better weather on the expedition so far and with more good weather tomorrow, the team will conduct their […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-for-ama-dablam/feed/ 0 2915027.8551 86.825827.855186.8258 Settling into base camp! https://madisonmountaineering.com/settling-into-base-camp-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=settling-into-base-camp-2 https://madisonmountaineering.com/settling-into-base-camp-2/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:31:04 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29144 The Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam expedition team has reached their base camp and begun to get settled into their temporary home! The team enjoyed excellent views on their hike up from Pangboche and are filled with excitement as they are many steps closer to the mountain, with their first rotation set to start in just […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/settling-into-base-camp-2/feed/ 0 2914427.8551 86.825827.855186.8258 Blessings at the Pangboche Monastery https://madisonmountaineering.com/blessings-at-the-pangboche-monastery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blessings-at-the-pangboche-monastery https://madisonmountaineering.com/blessings-at-the-pangboche-monastery/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:16:56 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29136 The Madison Mountaineering Himalayan expedition teams continued their journeys today toward their respective destinations. Our Ama Dablam team parted ways from our Everest Base Camp, Lobuche East, and Island Peak climbers and looks forward to settling into their base camp tomorrow! Together, the team visited the Pangboche Monastery for a blessing from the Lama before […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/blessings-at-the-pangboche-monastery/feed/ 0 2913627.8547 86.788827.854786.7888 Visit at the Tengboche Monastery! https://madisonmountaineering.com/visit-at-the-tengboche-monastery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-at-the-tengboche-monastery https://madisonmountaineering.com/visit-at-the-tengboche-monastery/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:26:30 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=29125 The Madison Mountaineering Himalayan expedition teams continued up the valley today with stops along the way at the Tengboche Monastery and the neighboring bakery. Now settled into the lodge for the night, we’re looking forward to a good night’s sleep and another good day tomorrow! One of our team members is now on their way […]

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