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Antarctica's Mt. Vinson
offered by supplier M07262 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 19
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Antarctica
Specialty Categories:
Ice Climbing
Season: January
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 29000 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 29000 US Dollar (USD)
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We are proud to announce guaranteed departures to Antarctica's highest peak; Mount Vinson. At Mt. Vinson offers climbers a moderate climb and an incredible experience on the world's southernmost continent. Part of the Ellsworth Mountain Range, Vinson is located just 600 miles from the south pole. During this expedition climbers will experience amazing Antarctic views, temperatures around twenty degrees below zero, and 24 hour sunlight.
Our Mt. Vinson Itinerary leaves Punta Arenas in Chile and takes us over Tierra del Fuego to Patriot Hills. This is a six hour flight. From there it is another hour long flight to our base camp. We utilize two to three camps along the way before attempting the summit. The summit push is mostly moderate snow and some ice climbing. However, because of the extreme cold temperatures on Mt. Vinson the climb is considered to be very difficult. After climbing we return to our base camp and take flights back to Patriot Hills and Punta Arenas.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - On the first day of the trip guests meet with their guides in Punta Arenas and finish last minute preparations for the trip. This includes a gear check and group familiarization with what to expect in the coming days.
Day 2 & 3 - Once the weather is determined safe for travel, we leave Punta Arenas for Patriot Hills, a six hour flight, with a spectacular crossing of the straits of Magellan and the Bellingshausen Sea in addition to our first sightings of the white continent. We land at Patriot Hills Airport, the southernmost runway in the world and spend the night there.
Day 4 & 5 - After spending the night at Patriot Hills we then transfer to a ski plane aircraft for the 1 hour flight to our climbing base camp. From here we establish our camp, divide up gear between backpacks and sleds, and begin our ascent.
Day 6 - We ascend the Branscomb Glacier for 2 miles to Camp I at 9,100ft. From this incredible setting, the summit of Vinson rises above us and the neighboring peaks of Shinn and Gardner come into view.
Day 7 - From Camp I we ascend 1000ft in about 1.5 miles to the foot of a large headwall and establish Camp II at 10,100ft. Here we leave sleds and an establish a cache of emergency food.
Day 8 - After spending the night at Camp II we climb 2,300ft up the headwall on moderate snow slopes to a colt between Mt Vinson and Mt Shinn. We establish Camp III at 12,300ft here.
Day 9 - Camp III, our high camp, offers incredible views of the Ronne Ice Shelf, Mount Shin and Mount Vinson. We take a rest day here to enhance acclimatization prior to attempting the summit.
Day 10 - Summit day begins with a 3-mile traverse and a 3,000ft gain in elevation. Continuing on, we ascend a hard snow surface of moderate steepness to reach the summit ridge. From here the summit stands within easy reach and from the top the views are simply unforgettable.
Day 11 - We return to our climbing base camp and await pick-up from our ski plane.
Day 12 - Fly from base camp to Patriot Hills. We overnight at Patriot Hills.
Day 13 - Leave Patriot Hills for Punta Arenas. Celebration and Relaxation.
Day 14 – 18 - Reserve days for weather and acclimatization.
Day 19 - Enjoy Punta Arenas and take flights home. Or begin a trek in Patagonia.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Airport/Hotel Transfers;
- All meals from Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas;
- Group climbing and camping equipment;
- Guides.
Price does not includes:
- Meals and hotels in Punta Arenas;
- Travel insurance;
- Bottled water.
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Antarctica
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