25 October 2026
Camp 1, 5,700 m
The team has reached Camp 1 on Ama Dablam, at 5,700 m (18,700 ft).
Video by @alejolazzati
This autumn our team is supporting Mountain Madness on Ama Dablam (6,812 m). The climbers acclimatized on the Gokyo side and over the Cho La, summited Lobuche East, and are now on the mountain. Newest updates first.
23 October 2026
A puja before the climb
For Sherpa people, the mountains hold deep spiritual meaning. They are sacred places, home to deities and protective spirits. Some are left unclimbed out of respect, and expeditions to others begin with a puja: prayers and offerings that ask for blessings, protection and forgiveness before entering the mountain's domain. Today the Mountain Madness Ama Dablam team gathered for their puja. Tomorrow they begin their ascent. We wish them a safe climb, good conditions and a successful summit.
Photo by @alejolazzati
20 October 2026
Lobuche East: the whole team on top
Congratulations to the Mountain Madness Ama Dablam team, who all summited Lobuche East (6,119 m) this morning. One peak done, and Ama Dablam is next.
Photo by @thunanglhomi
18 October 2026
Over the Cho La to Everest Base Camp
The team crossed the Cho La (5,420 m) and visited both Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar on clear days, with views of the world's highest peaks. Now back in Lobuche, they're preparing for Lobuche East (6,119 m).
Photos by PT Khapa and @thunanglhomi
14 October 2026
A clear day on Gokyo Ri
Gokyo always impresses, but on a crystal-clear day like today it's something else. The team took in the full Himalayan panorama from Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft).
Banner photo: Everest and Ama Dablam from the trail near Pangboche.
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