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Vinson (Antarctica)

Join us Overseas in 2022

  The world is finally starting to travel again, and the recent news that USA will no longer require a Covid test for travelers returning home will make things even easier. The following 2022 IMG International programs are CONFIRMED to run! Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – June 20, June 29 Kilimanjaro – June […]

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Vinson and Aconcagua Dates Released!

IMG Climber on the summit of Vinson (Jonathan Schrock)

May 11, 2022 The 2022-23 Dates have been released for Vinson and Aconcagua.  We are looking forward to running more great climbs to 2 of the Seven Summits this winter.  We worked hard on these dates and itineraries for those of you who are interested in climbing both mountains in one trip down South.  Climb […]

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Vinson Team Wrap Up

Ridge climbing near the summit of Vinson (Jonathan Schrock)

January 25, 2022 The Guides are home and we have been debriefing the final trip of another successful season in Antarctica.  Jonathan Schrock sent in some great photos from the climb and we wanted to make sure we shared them with everyone.  Our Vinson Dates for the 2022-23 season will be up soon and we […]

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Vinson Team holding at Union Glacier

January 21, 2022 IMG Lead Guide Jonathan Schrock checked in last night with hopes of flying back to Punta Arenas this morning.  Weather happens in Antarctica and this morning, the call came in that flights would not be happening today.  The result, bonus days on one of the most beautiful continents in the world!  Union […]

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Vinson Summits!

Twin Otter flyby (Greg Vernovage)

January 19, 2022 We just received a phone call from IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock from the summit of Vinson (16,067′)!  All is well and a near perfect day of weather for the team today.  The Team climbed well and are feeling great!  They will enjoy a few more minutes on top before heading back […]

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High Camp on Vinson

Approaching high camp with Shinn in the background

January 18, 2022 Jonathan Schrock checked in from High Camp on Vinson just now.  The team did great climbing to High Camp and are all feeling good.  They are making dinner and will head to bed for a good night sleep.  Jonathan will double check the weather and team in the morning and if everything […]

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Vinson Team is holding tight

Looking down to low camp from high camp (Photo: Pat McCrann)

January 15, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock sent a message this afternoon to let us know the team is doing great and our camp has been fortified to handle any of the wind that might come through tonight.  The word from High Camp was “strong winds and no movement today.”  Our Team at Low […]

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Vinson Team Resting and Holding Tight

The weather in Antarctica is like nowhere else

January 14, 2022 Jonathan Schrock checked in this morning to let us know the team is doing well and going to take a much deserved rest day at Low Camp.  The team did great climbing to Low Camp yesterday and after setting up and digging in camp, they decided to pump the breaks and take […]

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Vinson Team moving up to Low Camp!

CClimbing on Vinson between BC and Camp 1 (Eric Simonson)

January 13, 2022 After a nice trek to Low Camp yesterday, IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock reported the the Team is up and ready to move into Low Camp today.  The climb to Low Camp on Vinson is just fantastic.  Doing the physical preparation before the trip is important.  If you have done your homework […]

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January Vinson Team arrives to Base Camp

Vinson from the Air

January 11, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock checked in last night and again just now.  The team arrived to Union Glacier with no issues and was informed that Vinson Base Camp was in a cloud and the team would be spending the night at Union Glacier.  Early this morning Jonathan checked in to let […]

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