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Ascent Mount Vinson with Laserer Alpin

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Mount Vinson is the highest elevation in the Ellsworth Mountains in western Antarctica. The distance to the South Pole is about 1,200 km. The mountain was named after the American Carl Vinson, a patron of Antarctic researchers. The first ascent was made by an expedition of the American Alpine Club in 1966.

You can reach Mt. Vinson from the southern tip of South America: From Punta Arenas you fly to The Union Glacier station and from there on to base camp. Ascent time is the Antarctic summer from December to January.
The technical difficulties are comparable to those of Mont Blanc, but one challenge is the climatic conditions. Similar to McKinley, our good know-how in this field supports you here.

Since all the expedition equipment has to be transported on this mountain itself, an excellent physical condition is essential.

A one-time compensation for the high costs and the cold, however, are the fascinating impressions that you can take away from the ice-covered continent.

Itinerary

Flight from Europe to Punta Arenas on the southern tip of South America. There we make final preparations and receive information about the strict conditions that apply in The Antarctic. The difficult accessibility and the extreme conditions that prevail in Antarctica make the journey very expensive.

From Punta Arenas we fly – assuming flying weather – with an Ilyushin 76 in visual flight to Union Glacier, the base in the Antarctic. Attention: Expect to have to wait a few days for this flight due to the weather. From Union Glacier we take a small plane to Mount Vinson Base Camp. The ascent is usually via two bearings. The material transport is carried out by the expedition participants themselves with plastic sleds. The high camps are in radio contact with the permanently manned base camp. 10 days are planned for the actual ascent.

Over the flat Branscomb glacier and a subsequent steep step you reach the high camp. From there it goes over a long flat step to the summit slope and over an unpleasant ridge to the summit.

Inclusion/Exclusions
Inclusions

  • Guided tour by Austrian mountain guide
  • Organization
  • Antarctic permit
  • 3 nights in a simple hotel in Punta Arenas (base DZ/F)
  • Transfers in Punta Arenas
  • Charter flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier & back
  • Flight Union Glacier – base camp Mt. Vinson & back
  • 25 kg free baggage allowance for all Antarctic flights
  • Complete food (uncooked) in Antarctica
  • Special equipment for the ascent (tents, sledges, cookers), radios, satellite telephone (excluding call charges), emergency pharmacy, trekking bag
  • Accident & recovery cost insurance with 150,000 U$ coverage.

Exclusions

  • Flight to Punta Arenas

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Ascent Mount Vinson with Laserer Alpin
I have been part of the Laserer 2015 Mt. Vinson expedition and had a great experience. Johannes was the guide. Everything was well organized and went smoothly. We were very lucky with weather and returned to Vinson BC only a little more than a week. Excellent team and camaraderie. Value for money was excellent and I would have loved to climb Denali with them too (they did not offer Denali then unfortunately). Thanks to Johannes and Walter Laserer.
Year of Expedition : 2015
04-10-2021
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Price
$42,000
Months
December 7 - 20 Days
Activity
Mountaineering
Fitness Level 5
Technical Level 4
Group Size 0
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Continent: Antarctica
Country: Antarctica
Location: Vinson
Elevation: 4,892m/16,050ft
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Laserer Alpin
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Price
$42,000
Months
December 7 - 20 Days
Activity
Mountaineering
Fitness Level 5
Technical Level 4
Group Size 0
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Continent: Antarctica
Country: Antarctica
Location: Vinson
Elevation: 4,892m/16,050ft
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