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Climb Mount Vinson
Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) · Mount Vinson, Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica; access via Union Glacier from Punta Arenas, Chile
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Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions offers a guided ascent of Mount Vinson by the Branscomb Shoulder Route, the operator's stated standard route. The 12-day itinerary begins with a flight from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier, followed by travel to Vinson Base Camp and staged climbing through Low Camp and High Camp to the summit, then a return to Union Glacier and Chile. The route includes glacier travel, snow slopes, a high plateau and a summit ridge. ALE supplies Antarctic guides, meals and tented accommodation during the expedition.
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- Ascend Mount Vinson (4,892 m / 16,050 ft), Antarctica's highest peak, by the Branscomb Shoulder Route.
- The operator's itinerary stages the climb through Vinson Base Camp, Low Camp and High Camp before a summit attempt.
- The package includes round-trip flights to Antarctica from Punta Arenas, Antarctic guides, meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica.
- The operator describes the route as including gentle glaciers, 45-degree snow-covered slopes, an exposed high plateau and a summit ridge.
- Duration
- 12 days according to the operator. The operator cautions that weather can cause delays; confirm trip duration and current schedule directly with operator.
- Season
- The listed departures fall in late November through January. These are dates shown on the official page, not a guarantee of availability; confirm current season and dates directly with operator.
- Eligibility / experience
- ALE says requirements for physical abilities and equipment vary by itinerary and directs travelers to its training and equipment resources. Specific eligibility or experience prerequisites are not stated on the fetched product page. Confirm directly with operator.
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