Mount Vinson 4,820m. -
Antarctica
Tour Description:
The 4,820m Mount Vinson Massif is the highest peak on the Antarctic continent.
Located in the Ellsworth mountain range, it was first sighted by American Lincoln Ellsworth a
nd pilot Holik Kenyon in 1935. The first ascent was performed by the American Alpine Club in 1966.
Although the standard ascent route for Mt. Vinson does not present greater technical difficulties than
any other glacier-based climb, it nonetheless requires extensive experience with low temperatures,
strong winds and high altitude.
The distance (3,500 km. south of the nearest major Chilean city, Punta
Arenas) and the ascent itself make this expedition a major undertaking. Our group makes use of the
best logistics in the area, provided by Adventure Network International, with over 20 years of experience
on the white continent. ANI has four aircraft (1 Hercules L100, 2 Twin Otters, and 1 Cessna 185) as well
as a communications and safety base at Patriot Hills. These facilities provide a solid foundation for
this almost unprecedented adventure and for extraordinarily safe conditions.
The program is led by Jean Pavillard, a highly experienced mountain guide.
Jean has successfully climb Mount Vinson recently guiding Monica Kolazdi
an American client working with Jean on a Seven Summit project.
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Reception at Punta Arenas airport, transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon checking and re-packing equipment. Group dinner with the Guide. Hotel
Day 2: All personal equipment must be given to the guide before 09:00 am strictly following ANI kg rules. Hotel.
Day 3: Four hours flight from Punta Arenas to Patriot Hills. Site orientation, and finalize details for the next day departure to Mt. Vinson base camp. Tent
Day 4 : Fly one hour to base camp on Mount Vinson. Tent
Day 5 : Climb to Camp 1 located on Branscomb Glacier at an elevation of 2,850m. Tent
Day 6: Climb to Camp 2 located at 2,000m. Tent
Day 7: Rest day optional carry to camp 2. Tent
Day 8: Ascend to Camp 2 at 2,700m in the pass between Mt. Shin and Mt. Vinson. This phase includes navigating a hanging glacier with seracs and crevasses. Tent
Day 9: Summit day on Mount Vinson. After a 8 hour climb, we reach the summit at 3,820m. To the north we see Mts. Shinn and Eppery, as well as Mt. Tyree, at 3,852m, the second-highest peak in Antarctica. To the south, we view the Nimitz glacier and polar plateau. Begin descent to Camp 2. Tent
Day 10: Descent to camp 2. Tent
Day 11: Return to base camp. Tent
Day 12-13-14: Reserve days. Tent
Day 15: Fly to Patriot Hills. Tent
Day 16 : Fly to Punta Arenas and transport to hotel
Day 17: Transfer to airport for domestic and international flight connection.
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| Difficulty: |
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Technically moderate, physically and psychologically demanding. |
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| Duration: 17 days / 16 nights
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| IMPORTANT NOTE : |
This schedule does not include delays due to climatic conditions. One should allow for an extra 15 to 20 days on-site when planning for this trip to provide sufficient flexibility to cover any unforeseeable weather-related condition.
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Flights from USA is with LAN Chile www.lanchile.com and departure are from Los Angeles, New York and Miami. Departure from Europe are with LAN Chile and Iberia from several city around Germany including, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Duesseldorf, and Frankfurt.
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Departures: Call or e-mail for departure information
Currently no one is flying to Antartica - check back for updates. (as of 10/4/03)
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Expedition cost: US $26,000 per person (minimum 3 clients)
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Price includes:
Professional Mountain Guide UIAGM-AMGA
Lan Chile airline ticket USA & EUROPE, Punta Arenas and return with two luggage of 32 kg each
Flight Punta Arenas, Partiot Hills,Vinson base camp round trip with
20 kg.
High quality expedition equipment such as VE-25 North Face tents,
Therma Rest pads, and complete high altitude cooking gear, MSR
stoves.
Punta Arenas 2 nights with breakfast
Transfers IN and OUT of Punta Arenas
All meals during the expedition
Radio communication
First aid kit
Satellite Phone at base camp on a per minute payment basis.
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Price does not include:
All personal climbing equipment such as sleeping bag, parka, plastic or
One Sport boots and gloves all suitable for -40º C temperatures, crampons, harness, etc...
Excess luggage on all flights
Accident and rescue insurance
Cash for extra expenses
All expenses during waiting and delay days
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