Vinson

Altitude 4,897m/16,067ft » Duration 19 Days » Grade 2C

The highest mountain of our planet's last great wilderness, Antarctica

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Vinson summit ridge Photo: © Adele Pennington

Introduction

The Ellsworth Mountains are so remote and isolated that if they did not contain the highest mountain in the continent, they would have only been visited by a handful of intrepid explorers. Antarctica is the world's last great wilderness and remains virtually completely undeveloped and unpopulated due to the hostility of its climate. It is a land of extremes and epitomises the very idea of remoteness, harshness and isolation... read more

Experience Required

Although comparatively modest in terms of height, Vinson offers a major challenge due to the harshness of its climate and its extremely remote location...read more
This expedition is graded 2C... read more about grades
Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.

Leadership

Our Vinson expeditions are led by our most experienced leaders, who have either cold mountain experience on 8,000m peaks, or who have climbed in Antarctica before. With teams of more than five climbers, we will send an assistant leader... read more

There are 4 places available on each expedition.

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Depart home country. Fly to Punta Arenas in Southern Chile...read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
Nov 1995
Summits
18
Total
18
Latest Reports & Photos (Feb '09)
Loading Twin OtterReturning to base camp using sledgesHigh on Vinson Massif
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Tue 19 Nov - Sat 7 Dec '13
Sun 1 Dec - Thu 19 Dec '13
Fri 13 Dec - Tue 31 Dec '13
Tue 24 Dec - Sun 12 Jan '14
Mon 6 Jan - Fri 24 Jan '14
Pre-Trip Weekend:
Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

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Punta ArenasUS$39,900

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