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MOUNT VINSON EXPEDITION
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MOUNT VINSON
DEPARTURES 2008-2009:
December 2008
January 2009
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Save $1,000's!
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Descending Mount Vinson
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MOUNT VINSON EXPEDITION
Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica
| Itinerary Below
| Schedule & Rates
| South Pole Expedition
Mount Vinson lies in the southern portion of the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica. At nearly eighty degrees South, it is a mere eight hundred miles from the South Pole. Mount Vinson, at 16,067 feet, has the distinction of being the highest point in our planet's last great wilderness,
Moving to Camp III
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as well as being in one of the most inaccessible ranges in the world. In fact, until recently, climbing Mount Vinson was logistically almost impossible.
It was not until 1985, when Adventure Network International started providing full logistical support for expeditions to the Antarctic interior, that Mt. Vinson was considered more accessible. Aventuras Patagonicas Expeditions to Mt. Vinson will be supported by ANI aircrafts.
View of the Vinson Massif
from Vinson's summit ridge
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We have been successfully guiding Mt Vinson since we began this program several seasons ago.
Climbing Vinson is challenging! The expedition requires a sincere commitment, considering the remoteness of the region. The climate poses a great challenge as well. Mt. Vinson is located in one of the coldest climates on earth, with temperatures ranging from -30F and even -40F below zero. Participants must have experience with winter mountaineering and be in excellent physical condition.
Mount Vinson Expedition Itinerary
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DAY 1: |
Group meets in Punta Arenas (Chile). We will pick you up at the airport.
Briefing at the hotel where we will check your equipment. For dinner
we will have the chance to taste the fine Chilean cuisine and wine. |
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DAY 2: | Meeting, weight gear and load Aircraft. |
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DAY 3: | Flight to Patriot Hills by C-130. We will fly with Adventure Network
International, the only private organization in the world providing air
support to the Antarctic interior. |
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DAY 4: | Orientation day at Patriot Hills. |
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DAY 5: | Flight by Cessna 185 or Twin Otter to Mt. Vinson Base Camp. Set up
Base Camp at 7,000' on the west side of the Ellsworth Mountains. |
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DAY 6: | Carry a load to Camp I, at 9,100'. Climb the narrow valley of the Branscomb
Glacier. The route ascends with a few crevasses to Camp I. |
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DAY 7: | Move to Camp I. Surrounded by the impressive Mounts Shinn and Gardner
and a spectacular view of the summit of Vinson. |
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DAY 8: | Move to Camp II at 10,100'. |
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DAY 9: | Move to Camp III, at 12,000'. From Camp II the route ascends through
the icefall to a broad col between Mt. Vinson and Mt. Shinn. |
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DAY 10-11-12: |
SUMMIT!!, weather permitting. We allow several days for our summit
day which should give us plenty of time to accomplish our goal if the
weather isn't cooperative. |
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DAY 13: | Return to Base Camp (at the latest). |
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DAY 14: | Fly back to Patriot Hills and back to Punta Arenas. End of the Expedition.
Fly back home the next day or continue traveling in South America. |
This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, weather days and rest days are always a possibility while on a climbing trip.
COST INCLUDES
Round trip flight from Punta Arenas to Mt Vinson Base Camp, Professional Mountain Guides, all community gear (such as tents, ropes, stoves, shovels, sleds, medical kit, etc.), all expedition food.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Flight to Punta Arenas, meals in town, hotels, personal equipment, passport, personal items and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.), and expenses incurred in the case of a rescue.
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