About Us
![scott fischer wes krause on mt. everest into thin air](https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=2347&q=80&w=2200&s=4af9a7eb7df887cf0d8d07fd0286bf03 2200w 2347h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=2133&q=80&w=2000&s=2301974d4edb01ce4ebe11d8a146dbb1 2000w 2133h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1920&q=80&w=1800&s=b8e14c6f3318773e799451e7c20c21c4 1800w 1920h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1707&q=80&w=1600&s=0da09d0eb924efb6f97a2bc1b1b211af 1600w 1707h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1493&q=80&w=1400&s=24bcab2e10acb1c0030b2d3985988ca4 1400w 1493h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1280&q=80&w=1200&s=7068cf8221b3fb08d11c9bc3030dbcda 1200w 1280h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1067&q=80&w=1000&s=da3ded015f93e9944ff0ea58e0964e7f 1000w 1067h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=853&q=80&w=800&s=d4581a8d287c1b6c398ad2b28c779c13 800w 853h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=640&q=80&w=600&s=ad68d0bb65f6cd38fcf8e2c844f93093 600w 640h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=427&q=80&w=400&s=58b4cce5f03aa9912bb2f4d64e8aa15d 400w 427h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/scottfischerintothinair.f1577480763.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=213&q=80&w=200&s=3d3aa1cb1d5d369021c575efd6742aed 200w 213h)
The Spirit of Adventure
Shortly after completing the coveted, yet harrowing second ascent of Kilimanjaro’s Breach Icicle, Mountain Madness founders Scott Fischer and Wes Krause took pause. While they were relieved they’d survived the ascent of the vertical, detached pillar of ice, they also realized they were hooked. The following years saw them pursue even more adventures across the globe. They rode avalanches, walked among lions, were chased by grizzly bears, and made several first ascents. From this spirited partnership emerged Mountain Madness and a desire to share the challenge, beauty, and joy of mountaineering, climbing, trekking, and skiing with others. Their enduring mission: To offer the highest quality experience possible for beginner to advanced adventure seekers alike.
Mountain Madness Owners
![Why Mountain Madness](https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1513&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=2200&s=2369f2af9262b275ad4880a087c2ed61 2200w 1513h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1375&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=2000&s=95c40b1fd6043f3e5b4f1815375b862f 2000w 1375h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1238&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1800&s=3b0f4ded3b43b1a48ea0f661d22d8bba 1800w 1238h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1100&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1600&s=50f7a7fc42a62fc90352e66e52a26da8 1600w 1100h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=963&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1400&s=3c7f081eac840e2ecd0c8e78b7e76113 1400w 963h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=825&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1200&s=59f20a6f68c91da6dd37356074c2654c 1200w 825h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=688&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1000&s=0e6234583c17b0d63d34029645739378 1000w 688h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=550&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=800&s=afcbf6af15c159b9762ddb0d8b473bcf 800w 550h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=413&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=600&s=216e9745d4e83cce18b486facd20e0b2 600w 413h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=275&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=400&s=e38cea1e8825f5719f156c2d885dad52 400w 275h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/12372735765_67af57d399_o.f1557426613.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=138&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=200&s=7a33aea16746750e6921fc01668b3f2b 200w 138h)
Mountain Madness Style Defined
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30+ Years of Experience
Combining climbing with the cultural experiences of the wildest places on earth
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Outstanding Client Care
We go to great lengths to ensure every aspect of your trip is an enjoyable one
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World Class Guides
Our guides are highly skilled professionals with an enthusiasm for climbing
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All Inclusive Trips
Climb mountains while staying in comfortable housing and enjoying gourmet food service
![Giving back](https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=2200&s=79a292e69bc490e2528c32e0ff6f6684 2200w 1553h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=2000&s=a6ee7ca8b9313b100980cf00303131df 2000w 1411h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=1800&s=8b7c4418b285766b1e371ae05b1a7564 1800w 1270h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=1600&s=e084c5e75bae6b0cd25435fb9965d3b8 1600w 1129h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=1400&s=98da81dd0339c3f89c8203d0c423395c 1400w 988h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=1200&s=281d2d9c53821109bcc068b8d4fce1dc 1200w 847h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=1000&s=5ee8c1c56ac3d07d7f3be82ff24288c8 1000w 706h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=800&s=7581b3bfe7166ca622f4a37650f045e5 800w 565h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=600&s=1e828b0565230f063b3ec863625ab4e2 600w 423h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=400&s=0df9300abd2ad66f6017b546db1aa570 400w 282h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/giving_back.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=clip&q=80&w=200&s=52de7d3035ad56f7bbe0dacbd6825412 200w 141h)
Our Qualified Team
Mountain Madness guides and staff are highly skilled professionals with an infectious enthusiasm for climbing and trip preparation.
![Skiing](https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=2200&s=eae9eb7d83e070938f2db456be051f22 2200w 1469h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=2000&s=00f12c78d3b48158befc0c8aa2aab9a2 2000w 1335h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1800&s=d4a6c217bf29ddc5380133e9dd2171d3 1800w 1202h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1600&s=76381a8003a5ff89d9f69f678afadc18 1600w 1068h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1400&s=cdf9ae97c11ae877321729d526644382 1400w 935h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1200&s=a5563c3016ee74caadd66f732247325e 1200w 801h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=1000&s=941e5fe19129e0e20cbdfa3502ece17a 1000w 668h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=800&s=b507b7539cb1939b18dcd54abb8c0842 800w 534h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=600&s=b06feb82e9da422b4b0a69f286f3a95f 600w 401h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=400&s=c40413ef650fd8be5147bc4d6e33413d 400w 267h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/Places/skiing.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&blend=edf2f7&bm=hardlight&fit=clip&mono=a0aec0&q=80&w=200&s=01a36c51a90151ab93fa31f38a8dbf18 200w 134h)
Want to join the team?
Mountain Madness hires guides proficient in all disciplines and of mountain travel — skiing, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, trekking and avalanche education.
![Guide summit](https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1238&q=80&w=2200&s=9a6bfabd0ed2cf844a42bb2f6c8a7e03 2200w 1238h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1125&q=80&w=2000&s=1f0f95c83d2fd61af1a1f3beebac0dea 2000w 1125h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=1013&q=80&w=1800&s=2981220d35e2af502bda54c40fc82daf 1800w 1013h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=900&q=80&w=1600&s=f2bce6361aa7d40cfa8217c27454ed79 1600w 900h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=788&q=80&w=1400&s=da2db881d44a3608cc081ab32cef8e27 1400w 788h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=675&q=80&w=1200&s=19ed96d97f3686a7373948a45598461f 1200w 675h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=563&q=80&w=1000&s=173958eeba78de8a0681335568ebd793 1000w 563h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=450&q=80&w=800&s=099c55a19c123b5feb6d43db7a888546 800w 450h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=338&q=80&w=600&s=e8fd356fd4f69ef53c0ec7918aa0e6b8 600w 338h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=225&q=80&w=400&s=0bb44eade34f0ddf86cd2e550a121160 400w 225h, https://mountain-madness.imgix.net/general-images/People/guide_summit.f1556234277.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=faces&fit=crop&h=113&q=80&w=200&s=a2fd4823fc97d8e164e98e010a3ad58c 200w 113h)