Mount Vinson is a stunning mountain in an extreme environment.
Mount
Vinson
Antarctica is a land of dreams; a pristine environment of epic
proportions and extremities. For half of the year,when there is
24 hours of daylight, the snow really does shine whiter than white.
Mount Vinson occupies a grand position at the base of the Antarctic
Peninsula; the coldest, most windswept continent on earth. The
elegant symmetrical pyramids of the Ellsworth Mountains give rise
to the complex high glacial massif of Vinson itself. From its
peak you will be awe struck by the clarity of the views to the
nearby peaks of Mount Shinn and Mount Gardner, and far beyond
the South Pole. The route taken is a low technical climb, but
we are in a potentially extreme environment that will offer a
real physical and mental challenge. It is advisable to book at
least 6-9 months in advance.
Mount Vinson & Ski Last Degree
A trip to Mt Vinson
is likely to be the trip of a lifetime, so why not extend your
stay in Antarctica and ski from the 89th degree to the South Pole,
a journey of 100 kilometres. Ideally you should have completed
an introductory ski touring course.
Level
of support
No sherpa or porter support is available on
these trips. Success is therefore dependent
on expedition members having a good level
of fitness and the ability to carry reasonable
loads each day on the mountain. Each
member of the team will have use of a radio
whilst out on the hill.
Why Climb With Adventure Peaks
Expeditions to Vinson
are challenging but overall have a good success rate. All our
previous expeditions have been successful. The most common reason
for failure is the extreme weather.
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HERE FOR CLIMB MOUNT VINSON EXPEDITION INFO SHEET
    
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| Dates
& Cost |
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| Mt Vinson (14 Days) |
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20 Nov – 3 Dec 10 14 days
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$33,500 |
| 3 Dec – 16 Dec 10 14 days |
$33,500 |
| 16 Dec – 29 Dec 10 14 days |
$33,500 |
| 29 Dec – 10 Jan 10 13 days |
$33,500 |
| 10 Jan – 23 Jan 10 14 days |
$33,500 |
Prices exclude International flights
Please enquire about 2011 dates. |
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| Ski Last Degree |
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| 3 Dec – 16 Dec 10 14 days |
$49,500 |
| 16 Dec – 29 Dec 10 14 days |
$49,500 |
| 29 Dec – 10 Jan 10 14 days |
$49,500 |
| 10 Jan – 23 Jan 10 14 days |
$49,500 |
| Prices exclude International flights |
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| Mt Vinso n & ski last degree |
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| MOUNT VINSON & SKI LAST DEGREE |
$72,000 |
| Prices exclude International flights |
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| Additional
Information |
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Clients should arrive in
Punta Arenas at least 2 days prior to the above dates and
purchase return tickets that allow for changes as a result
of bad weather. Adventure Peaks can book flights on your behalf.
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| Adjustments/Extras |
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| International
Flights to Punta Arenas, Chile from |
£950 |
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| Insurance |
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| Insurance
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on
request
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| Outline
Itinerary |
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Team
assembles in Punta Arenas, Chile
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Final Preparations
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| Day
1 |
Fly
to Patriot Hills in Antarctica
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Fly
to Mount Vinson Base Camp (2100m)
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| Day
2 |
Establish
up to Camp 1 (2800m)
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| Day
3 |
Establish
up to Camp 2 (3100m) |
| Day
4-5 |
Establish
up to Camp 3 (3700m) |
| Day
6-12 |
Summit
attempts |
| Day 13 |
Return
to base camp |
| Day
14 |
Fly
to Patriot Hills/Punta Arenas |
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Ski last degree |
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