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Company History
Our Founder
 Scott Fischer climbed the world's highest, most challenging peaks and also introduced the intensity and the joy of the mountains to many. Scott climbed not only for personal reward, but also to help others. He helped raise funds for both AIDS research and the international relief organization CARE. In 1994 he led a clean-up expedition to Mount Everest and also reached to summit for his first time.
In May of 1996, Scott climbed Everest for a second time while leading others to the top of the world. In the now well-known story written in the pages of "Into Thin Air" and "The Climb", Scott would perish high on Everest during a savage storm that developed during the group's descent. His absence will forever be felt by those fortunate to share his enthusiasm for the mountains and his zest for life.
 Mountain Madness continues with Scott's dream, to safely bring the beauty and excitement of adventure to those who pursue it. The company's philosophy maintains the vision of achieving serious, high quality guiding and instruction while having the most fun possible. Our approach to life and business are the same - enjoy and immerse yourself in the experience.
 Many of our trips are Fischer classics carefully designed to blend the physical challenge of climbing and trekking with the cultural and aesthetic experiences of the last best places on earth. Our goal at Mountain Madness is to increase your appreciation and access to the wonder of these wilderness environments. Whether you're high on a vertical rock face, dodging crevasses on a remote glacier or trying to cook a good meal in a driving snowstorm, we can provide the skills and instill the confid ence for you to safely enjoy these adventures.
MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Mountain Madness would like to thank those of you who have joined us on adventures around the globe. For many, new heights are reached each year, from Mt. Baker to some of the highest peaks in the Andes and Himalayas. Those seeking to learn new skills and the dynamic processes involved in expedition climbing always find our mountaineering courses in the Cascades and South America tremendously rewarding. These trips prove to be well-rounded experiences for all participants.
In addition to helping individuals reach their goals, we have also continued with Scott's fundraising activities with efforts in both Bolivia, Ecuador, and Africa for CARE, in Russia with Klimb for Kids, an organization that provides assistance to orphanages worldwide, with the International Mountain Explorers Connection which is involved with raising porters standards of living, along with Room To Read, which has built schools across the globe, and others. Please contact us if you would like to help us continue to give back to the places we travel .
The continued success of Mountain Madness is a result of our extensive route experience, proven acclimatization programs, fabulous cuisine and highly skilled guides. Under the tutelage of UIGAM/AMGA certified guides and examiners, both seasoned veterans and up and coming guides each year learn new techniques and refine old ones in the process of becoming among the best guides and educators in the country.
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