Vinson Guided Team Climb

Highlights: - Take in the view of the mighty and breathtaking Ellsworth range from the summit of the tallest peak in Antarctica. - Experience the rush of flying to Antarctica and landing on an ice runway. - Be part of the amazing community of climbers, skiers & researchers that pass through Union Glacier. Antarctica is the last frontier. A mass of rock and ice covering 5,405,400 square miles (14 million sq km) of area, including the South Pole, it's larger than Europe! Antarctica has no government and no permanent population! It also has the distinction of being the highest continent and, of course, is the coldest continent on Earth! Our expedition begins in Punta Arenas, where we do gear checks and briefings before flying to Antarctica, where we transfer to a smaller plane and fly to base camp before ascending the peak. Our route consists of a low-angle glacier walking down low with moderately steep fixed rope & ridge climbing up high. Overall the climbing is incredibly enjoyable, albeit cold, and very “do-able.” Our professional priorities are first and foremost “Safety” and “Success,” which we achieve using the best logistics and most capable, qualified, and seasoned guides in the world.