16,050 ft / 4,892m - Antarctica
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SummitClimb Mount Vinson, your dedicated team of guides for:
✪ Mountaineering in Antarctica
✪ The most isolated of the Seven Summits
✪ Extreme nature, a coveted destination
✪ Experience of a lifetime
Stamina - Endurance
A mountain athlete needs endurance above any other specific fitness skill. Cardiovascular fitness is of course always subject to the movement (as climbing rocks or steep ice, you will not be able to transfer your triathlete or running fitness to mountains without being solid in the required mountaineering skills).
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Punta Arenas, Chile
SummitClimb Vinson Expeditions are led by Antarctic-experienced expedition leaders, the most seasoned experts from our team. Expedition dates are assigned to similar timeframes each year, providing sufficient reserve time and extra flexibility for the mountain tours.
Groups on Vinson:
• Minimum 3 participants (1 leader)
• Maximum 10 participants (2 leaders)
• Minimum 1 guide per 5 guests
We only accept participants with mountain and expedition experience for our Mount Vinson teams. We seamlessly integrate the teaching experience into every guided Vinson expedition. In the remoteness of Antarctica, mutual reliance is crucial.
Day 1 - Flight to Chile / Latest Arrival: Latest arrival in Punta Arenas. Transfer to the hotel (B&B).
Day 2 - Chile, Mount Vinson preparation: team breakfast, gear check, organization, last purchases, team training,
Day 3 - Chile, gear preparation: Preparation for the flight to Antarctica's Union Glacier Camp.
Day 4 - Flight to Vinson Base Camp (BC): We fly with a Boeing-757-aircraft in 4h15min to Union Glacier Camp, the base for tourist excursions to Western Antarctica. If the weather* is favorable, we change to a "ski plane" and continue to the Vinson Basecamp (BC) Glacier at an altitude of 2,140 meters / 7,020 feet.
Day 5 - Vinson Base Camp: Acclimatization around the base camp. With a small group of max. 5 guests per guide, we explore the individual skills to prepare for the challenge of the ascent in the best possible way. We sort out the personal material and everyone packs his rucksack including a share of food, gas, stove, and tent.
Day 6 - BC to Low Camp: On the Branscomb glacier, we head towards Low Camp (2750 m). The route is flat, so we can carry our equipment (typically 18-22kg per climber) 30% in a backpack and 70% on a sled. Stage: ↑650 Hm, 9 km, 4-6 h.
Day 7 - Climb around Low Camp: The camp remains in the shade until the late morning. After late breakfast, we plan a small tour and rest. Feeling strong, participants can ascent Knutzen Peak (3,372 m / 11,060 ft).
Day 8 - Low Camp to High Camp: If the weather forecast for the next days is positive, we will climb. Thereby we have to overcome an up to 45° steep ascent with fixed ropes. After further flat terrain, the High Camp is set up at 3780 m. Stage: ↑1020 Hm, 6-8h.
Day 9 - Climb Mount Vinson: If the weather permits and everyone feels strong, we will go for the summit push. We will take reserve capacities for 2 or 3 full days in high camp depending on the weather forecast.
Mount Vinson - Ascent: The main part of the route runs through the gently ascending Vinson Valley before a short steep slope in up to 40° steep terrain leads to the rocky, spectacular summit ridge. Summit: a magnificent place! The views of Mount Gardner, Tyree, Epperly, and Shinn dominate in front of the Antarctic ice field, where massive peaks repeatedly protrude through the eternal ice shield. A breathtaking moment, as we stand at 4,892 meters /16'050 feet on top of Antarctica. After some summit photos, we descend to the high camp. Summit stage: ↑↓1110 Hm, 8km, 9-12h.
Day 11 - Descent: The way to base camp past Low Camp is usually easily done in one day. In the evening we celebrate the ascent with a hearty meal. Route; ↓1670 Hm, 14 km, 9-12h.
Day 12 - Vinson Base Camp: Reserve day.
Day 13 - Union Glacier: We fly back to Union Glacier Camp, where a hot shower awaits us and we can relax in a little more comfort.
Day 14 - Union Glacier: We can explore the region around the Union Glacier, enjoying the ambiance of Antarctica for the last time.
Day 15 - Flight Antarctica - Punta Arenas: After consideration of the weather* forecast and conditions of the runway we plan the return flight to Punta Arenas.
Day 16 to 19 - Punta Arenas (4 reserve days): We plan sufficient reserve days for the Antarctic considering normal weather patterns*. Under consideration of the weather forecasts and available flights, we may choose to stay a few days longer or return one day earlier to Punta Arenas. Plenty of options are available to spend a few extra days in Patagonia**
Day 20 - return flight: Transfer to the airport and return flight (extension** if necessary) to your home destination.
Some important notes for the Mount Vinson, Antarctica, itinerary follows:
All flights are dependent on visibility and weather. We have a total of 6 reserve days, in the itinerary 1 day on the climb, another day on the Union Glacier, and 4 days for the flight. Depending on the weather forecast (mostly it is dry, but winds are important to consider) we can push these days a bit. Should we be stuck in Antarctica due to weather despite these reserve days, the rebooking of the international flights and all personal consequential damages will be at your expense (reinsurance possible if necessary).
After the successful ascent of Mount Vinson and the return flight, we will use the remaining reserve days to finish the expedition at the southern tip of the South American continent. Patagonia offers many beautiful viewpoints for one or even several days (at a low additional cost we organize this spontaneously on-site).
23. Nov - 12. Dec 2025
You can call us at:
+49 (0)30 774 9034
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info@summitclimb.de
Experience: You’ll witness the stark beauty and silence of the high polar plateau, feel the physical demands of sled hauling, enjoy the bonds of friendship built through our shared challenge, and know that you have arrived by ski at the ultimate destination – the South Pole – through your own effort and determination.
Program: We will fly to 89°S and ski the last 60 nautical miles (69 mi/111 km) to reach the most southerly point on Earth and experience firsthand the challenges faced by early explorers. Ski Last Degree captures the essence of polar exploration in an incredible twelve-day expedition (+12 days in addition to your Vinson Expedition).
Costs (status: 11. Feb. 2022): USD 52,000.-
Experience the power of this special place. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South, the ultimate goal of polar explorers Amundsen and Scott. Imagine how it felt to head out across the frozen continent and into the unknown over 100 years ago. Feel the spirit of determination and discovery that has inspired a century of Antarctic exploration and scientific research.
Program: We fly to the South Pole, where all 360 lines of longitude meet, and in a few steps you can walk around the worldTour Amundsen-Scott Station and take photographs at the Ceremonial Pole, surrounded by the flags of the Antarctic Treaty signatory nations. A journey to the South Pole is a significant achievement for any world traveler, and only one extra day is needed in addition to your Vinson climb.
Costs: USD 35'000.-
