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Vinson (Antarctica)

It’s a wrap on Mt. Vinson!

December 8, 2021 IMG Chief Guide, Justin Merle reported that the Vinson team returned to Punta Arenas, Chile last night after a whirlwind adventure to the highest point in Antarctica. In addition to coming back with all their fingers and toes from their “perfect” -38C summit day, Justin also had some great photos!  After all […]

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Vinson Team Back at Base Camp

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

December 6, 2021 Justin and the team safely descended Vinson today and are back to Base Camp. Great news! Now they are hoping to get a flight from there back to Union Glacier in the near future. We’ll keep you posted. Eric Simonson

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100% Summit Vinson

December 5, 2021 Chief Guide Justin Merle called from the summit of Mt Vinson a few hours ago to report that the whole team was on top enjoying a perfect day with -38C and very little wind.  Even better is that the Team have now completed their descent back to the high camp.  Tired and […]

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Vinson Team Staged at High Camp

December 4, 2021 IMG leader Justin Merle checked in to report that the team all made it up the fixed ropes to high camp yesterday and are settled in.  During the “night” they were up to check out the solar eclipse, and Justin says that while the sun was behind the mountain, the twilight was […]

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Vinson Team carries to High Camp

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

November 30, 2021 Justin Merle just checked in at lunch ledges on the way down the fixed lines to let us know the team decided to take advantage of the great weather and carried to High Camp!  All is well, the team is doing great and they will finish the descent and wait for their […]

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Vinson Team ready to make a carry to High Camp

Fixed ropes on vinson. (Photo by Rob Marshall)

November 29, 2021 Justin called to check in after a fantastic rest day at Low Camp.  All is well and the weather is as good as it can be for the team.  They had a relaxing morning, followed by some fixed line training and gear sorting for the carry to High Camp.  The team has […]

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Vinson Team moves to Low Camp

Dragging sleds on Vinson (Emily Johnston)

November 28, 2021 Our Vinson Team has made good progress on their climb.  It was a perfect day for climbing up to Low Camp with great route conditions and excellent weather.  This is a big move for the team and they ill take a well deserved rest day tomorrow to fortify camp and do a […]

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Doing a carry and getting acclimatized on Vinson!

November 27, 2021 IMG Senior Guide Justin Merle checked in this evening to let us know the team is doing great!  They arrived to Union Glacier yesterday and stayed on the move until they got to Vinson Base Camp.  This is some fantastic news because there are so many logistical details that need to be […]

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Heading to the Ice!

New Airplane (757 TF-FIV) ready to Head to the Ice (Justin Merle)

November 26, 2021 Justin Merle checked in early this morning to let us know the team had a great day yesterday, celebrating Thanksgiving with some good pizza, checking in, weighing and loading their gear and receiving word that the flight time for this morning is looking good!  The team should now be well into their […]

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November Vinson Team in Punta Arenas

Between Low Camp and High Camp on Vinson (Emily Johnston)

November 24, 2021 IMG Senior Guide Justin Merle checked in from Punta Arenas to let us know that the entire team arrived with all of their luggage.  Their travels went smooth and getting through the gear checks, food shopping and briefings always feels great!  The team is packed and will be ready to do the […]

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