Mount Vinson is a stunning mountain in an extreme environment.

100% success on all previous expeditions

Background
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.

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. For an additional $6000 you can extend your expedition to around 28 days. If success is achieved early we will attempt to summit further peaks, including Mount Shinn, Gardner or Mount Tyree (for those with a high level of technical skills) the second highest peak in Antarctica. This expedition is likely to be a trip of a lifetime; savour this momentous experience!

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