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Duration 12 Days Activity Level. Upcoming Departures Nov. Book Now. Overview Imagine yourself on the summit of Mount Vinson 16, ft m , the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the coveted Seven Summits. Weather The interior of Antarctica has a cold, dry, windy climate. What's Not Included Insurance coverage—personal, medical,evacuation, or otherwise Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas Additional flights within Antarctica Personal equipment and clothing Expenses incurred due to delays Luggage over 55 lb 25 kg Satellite phone charges.
Skills and Experience Although not technically difficult, Mount Vinson is a serious mountain due to its elevation, cold and remoteness. Trip Code. To Antarctica Nov 26 From Antarctica Dec 07 Availability Full. To Antarctica Dec 07 From Antarctica Dec 18 To Antarctica Dec 18 From Antarctica Dec 29 To Antarctica Dec 29 From Antarctica Jan 09 To Antarctica Jan 09 From Antarctica Jan 20 Availability Waiting List.
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For many years, there was no specific name given to the highest peak and it was part of a group of mountains was known as Vinson Massif. The name encompassed the area's numerous summits, as "massif" is defined as a dense group of connected mountains forming a distinct section of a range. Geological Survey that the name Mount Vinson be used to signify the highest summit of the Vinson Massif.
This suggestion was accepted, and the name of the highest peak was officially changed. Temperatures in the Ellsworth Mountains average around minus 20 degrees F minus 30 C , making it the coldest of the Seven Summits. The best period for climbing is December through February during Antarctic summer, when temperatures rise to minus 29 F minus 20 C and the sun is out 24 hours a day.
Most climbers ascend up the Branscomb Glacier, known as the Normal Route , and make it in about 10 days. About 1, climbers have summited Mt. In the dining room and lounge area, a private chef will create original dishes with fresh ingredients flown in from Chile. In between meals, you can relax on the sofa with a book from the polar library or enjoy a coffee from a leather lounge chair. Finding the right travel and rescue insurance for your adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic's North Pole region can be tricky!
Rest assured when you book with the expedition specialists here at Adventure Consultants we'll help by sending through advice on what you'll need, including:. For further information check out our Travel and Rescue Insurance page or contact us. This extensive booklet includes detailed information to assist in the planning of your trip, from travel and medical advice to equipment lists and photography tips. The following is to serve as a helpful guideline but please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
Our team is here to help! How long has Adventure Consultants been in operation? Adventure Consultants started in and we have been guiding internationally ever since.
You can read more about AC History here. A few outfitters claim to have the same level of experience and prestige as Adventure Consultants. What makes you the first choice for your climbers travelling to Antarctica? Rob had already climbed Mount Vinson in , a feat that he repeated along with Gary in Adventure Consultants has continued guiding in this remote part of the world ever since and has established a strong relationship with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions ALE , who supply our transport to and from Antarctica and the logistic support and safety backup for our Mount Vinson expedition.
Adventure Consultants has been running expeditions to Mount Vinson for many seasons and over this time, we have developed our well-established ascent methodology and a flawless ascent record. How long is a typical day on the mountain? Typically, you can expect your days to be hours long, with summit day around 12 hours.
If we get "stuck" on the ice, what do we eat? Have you ever run out of food? Typically, we bring at least one week's worth of extra food with us. If we are required to stay longer than this we will then dine at the large base camp which is operated from Union Glacier.
This camp maintains huge stores of food that could basically winter over everyone who is present. Can I use skis on Vinson? We do not wear skis on the expedition, as skiing with a heavy pack and a sled behind you is a skill most do not have.
After going all that way, I would like to stay and ski to the South Pole, is this possible and if so, how long would it take? We can arrange this for you. It typically takes an additional 10 days or so after your climb is finished. The whole team flies back to Union Glacier and when the main group flies back to South America, you will join our South Pole Ski the Last Degree group and fly to 88 nautical miles away from the pole, and ski the rest of the way, pulling sleds just like the polar explorers!
Note, this option is only available on particular departures, so please enquire with our office , if interested. What showers and laundry facilities will be available on the expedition? Showers and laundry facilities are available at the Punta Arenas hotel prior to and after the expedition.
There may be the chance for a shower at Union Glacier, so bring a lightweight towel and small wash kit for this eventuality. We advise people to bring wet-wipes for an impromptu wash while on the expedition.
Would you let us know what food will be available? Food is one of the most crucial factors for a trip onto Mount Vinson. We serve nutritious and filling food that will sustain you well for the ascent; during the planning stage, we will ask you for your feedback in advance in order for us to adjust our menus to your specific requirements or tastes. We allow you to select your own mountain snack food in Punta Arenas prior to the trip to ensure you carry only what you prefer eating on the mountain.
What is the food like? Our guides will prepare high quality food from a pre-planned menu with food items from New Zealand and Chile. This is real food, vacuum sealed, so you just heat and eat! On previous expeditions, our teams have been served meals such as NZ lamb shanks, salmon, curries and pasta dishes. We are happy to cater for specific dietary requirements, so do let us know in advance. What are the hotels like? This hotel offers classical elegance and its friendly helpful staff always look after the AC teams exceptionally well.
The challenge is that if we need to extend our stay in the event that weather delays our scheduled flight to Antarctica.
Many groups are forced to check out of their hotel regardless but your guide will work with the hotel to try and keep the AC team in the hotel until our departure!
Will I be sharing a tent or room with other climbers? Is a single supplement available? Typically you will have your own hotel room in Punta Arenas and on the mountain, you will share a tent with one other member. Due to the severe weight restrictions on the flight to Antarctica and heavy load carrying requirements on the mountain, a single supplement is not available while in Antarctica. Do I need to arrive the day before the trip starts?
And when should I book my flight to leave as I have heard that there can be long delays trying to get to, or get back from the ice? As the group gear must be weighed and loaded at least one day prior to departure to Union Glacier, as well as the expedition briefing, you are advised to schedule your arrival in Punta Arenas accordingly.
Flights to and from Antarctica are subject to weather, therefore delays can and sometimes do occur, so it is very important to allow some flexibility with airline travel arrangements at the end of the expedition. When should I book my ticket? For the majority of our expeditions, we advise you wait until the day balance payment date prior to your trip start date to ensure your trip has met the minimum numbers and will operate.
If you see a good deal and want to book your flights, then please ensure that you can make changes to your tickets. At this time, we highly recommend that you also purchase trip cancellation insurance. Can I get a cheap ticket online? Even though our expeditions are only 2 weeks long, you MUST purchase an open, fully changeable air ticket, as often trips can be extended by a week or more due to weather delays. Given the remote nature of where we are landing, both at Mount Vinson Base Camp and at Union Glacier, the weather must fall within certain parameters to be able to fly and you can be assured the reasons for flight delays are for safety.
Where do we meet? Will I be picked up? Upon arrival into Punta Arenas, you will have to catch a taxi from the airport to the hotel as your guide will be busy with the final packing for the trip down to the ice. Why is this two-week trip so expensive? One sentence sums it all up. The flight to and from the ice. This will be the most expensive, no frills flight that you will ever take.
The plane is a Russian built Ilyushin 76, designed for work in Siberia; it is well suited for taking off and landing on the ice. However, the interior will be jammed with cargo for the Base Camp, our gear, climbers, scientists and polar explorers, etc.
Despite the low frills, it is a fun and exciting flight, especially the landing! What if I am arriving early or departing late? We can assist you with booking extra hotel nights if you arrive early into Punta Arenas. If you miss this deadline, or your bags get lost, you will not be able to come on the expedition. Do you have a recommended list of clothing we should bring? We also have a dedicated equipment coordinator who is happy to provide advice and answers to any questions you may have and do visit our Gear Store page.
Do I really need all the equipment on the equipment list? Yes, these lists have been carefully prepared and you must bring everything on the list, as there are very limited options if additional equipment needs to be purchased in Punta Arenas. How warm do we need our sleeping bags to be? This will be clearly stated in your recommended gear list. We cannot recommend enough buying a sleeping bag big enough to allow you to wear some clothes in if it is especially cold. How much weight do we carry on the expedition?
I will be climbing at altitude, so does Adventure Consultants take this into consideration? On all of our programmes, we seriously take into consideration the altitude and ensure that all of our itineraries allow for sufficient acclimatisation and rest days, if required.
What altitude medication will be available on the expedition? All our guides carry extensive medical kits including medication for altitude illness. Unless you have experienced previous issues with acclimatisation there is likely no need to take Diamox prophylactically. Also bring a small first aid kit including a blister kit and mild headache medication for the normal altitude headaches.
How many guides will be assigned to our group? On the Mount Vinson expedition, the team will have a minimum size of 4 members and 1 guide and a maximum size of 10 members and 2 guides.
Can I hire a porter? If you feel you want additional support to carry equipment for you, then please contact the office to discuss pricing for this option. We can arrange for a personal porter to carry for you throughout the expedition but due to the high cost of operating in Antarctica the costs for this service are substantial. Can I contact other climbers or guides on this expedition?
Before the expedition, contact our office and we can pass on your details to the other climbers. Due to our privacy policy, we leave it up to individual team members as to whether they want to get in touch. Who goes on your trips? Our climbers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, nationalities and skill levels ranging from those seeking skill development to those seeking assistance with the world's highest mountains or purely adventure. I would like to arrange a private trip, is this possible?
We are happy to arrange a private group trip to the destination of your choice, and even to remote destinations such as Antarctica. There is no specific group size, but obviously larger groups are more cost-effective. Please contact the office for more information or visit our Private Customised Expeditions page. Members should also have prior experience with an ice axe and crampons. While the route is quite long, it is not a technically difficult climb, so members with modest mountaineering backgrounds can join this expedition so long as they have some overall cold camping experience, have basic mountaineering skills, including crevasse rescue training, and are sufficiently 'pack' fit for long days with big loads.
If you are interested in this expedition but feel that you may not have quite enough experience, please contact our team to chat over the skills you have and we can also easily arrange additional training around the world, if need be. What kind of physical condition should I be in for an Antarctic expedition? Given the remote location and altitude, we ask that you are in very good physical condition. Cardiovascular fitness is very important on this climb and you should be able to climb for hours a day wearing a pack and up to 12 hours on summit day.
Please see our Fitness Training Page for more information. How can I best prepare for the cold? Yes, if the wind picks up and you are in the shade, it can get very cold indeed.
The good part is that it is a dry cold and the low humidity makes the low temperatures a bit more tolerable. The best way to prepare for these temperatures, barring standing in a walk-in freezer, would be to get out during the winter months if you can and anticipate how your body will respond to the change in climate.
Adventure Consultants can assist in sourcing gear and ALE may be able to rent some clothing items for particular trips.
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