The Antarctic Summer brings climbers and adventurers to Seven Summit Mt. Vinson, the South Pole, and to see the Emperor Penguins.
The Antarctic summer runs from late November through March, when the sun burns 24-hours per day and temperatures hover around -20°C . This period opens climbing season on Mt. Vinson - the highest peak on the continent of Antarctica, standing. This distinction makes Mt. Vinson a member of the iconic Seven Summits – the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. Other extremely unique adventures also await this time of year.
Most climbers take the “Normal Route” up the Branscomb Glacier, which takes an average of 10 days. During the Antarctic summer, the sun shines all day and night, and temperatures rise to a suitable temperature for climbing. Mountaineers from around the world have descended to the frigid ice of Antarctica to scale Mt. Vinson, and notch one of the Seven Summits. Elite mountain-guiding company Madison Mountaineering recently enjoyed success on Vinson.just led a successful climb on Mount Vinson.
Expedition leader, Benny Lieber, recently reported from Union Glacier, “Nice work everyone! What a great start to the season in Antarctica. We made it to the summit of Mount Vinson on December 14, 2024. The highest peak sticking up amongst the most frozen landscape on Planet Earth at 16,050ft. And positioned at 78°S in Antarctica. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and as we climbed up the last few hours we covered our faces and hands to stay warm in an Antarctic wind.
Those attempting to climb the Seven Summits must eventually confront this challenging exposure. Two other adventures await those willing to make the extraordinary journey to Antarctica: Checking out thehe southernmost point on Earth, which lies antipodally on the opposite side of Earth from the North Pole, at a distance of 12,430 miles in all directions. on May 25th, 2001. With the ascent of Mt.
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