Mount Vinson & South Pole Schedule & Prices

2008-2009 Climbing Dates
Please allow at least an additional two weeks after the expedition end date, as weather and flight delays are not uncommon.

November 17 - December 7, 2008
Arrive Punta Arenas on 11/18; depart Punta Arenas 12/7.

November 30 - December 20, 2008
Arrive Punta Arenas on 12/1; depart Punta Arenas 12/20.

December 13, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Arrive Punta Arenas on 12/14; depart Punta Arenas 1/2.

December 26, 2008 - January 14, 2009
Arrive Punta Arenas on 12/27; depart Punta Arenas 1/14.

January 7 - January 27, 2009
Arrive Punta Arenas on 1/8; depart Punta Arenas 1/27.

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South Pole: Ski The Last Degree

Options to fly to South Pole and other Last Degree dates are also available
Call our Office for Details

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Vinson Climb & Ski the last degree

November 30, 2008 - January 3, 2009
Arrive Punta Arenas on 12/1; depart Punta Arenas 1/2.

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Land Costs Subject to Change
Vinson Climb: $31,300.00

Vinson Climb & Ski The Last Degree: $59,900.00

Ski The Last Degree Only: Call for Pricing

Payments
$5,000.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 120 days prior to departure. Please note if you would like to pay the balance with a credit card a
.027% surcharge will be added to your balance.

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Land Costs Include
All flights to and from the mountain from Punta Arenas
All flights to and from the South Pole (for the South Pole ski tour)
Support services while in the Antarctic
All meals while in the Antarctic
Lodging in the Antarctic
All group climbing gear
Guide services and fees

Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
Meals and hotels in Punta Arenas
International round-trip airfare
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Personal items
Evacuation insurance
Trip cancellation insurance
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Alpine Ascents International’s control
All prices and dates subject to change.

Vinson Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

Each deposit includes a $1,000 non-refundable registration fee (per the flight service policy).
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 120-days prior to expedition start date.
No refunds will be provided 119-days prior to expedition start date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the 120-day period, as stated above.
Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. We offer a plan in conjunction with Travelex as well as an evacuation insurance plan through IHI.

Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.

Trip Cancellation Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.

Prepaid Air Medical Service
Alpine Ascents recommends Air Ambulance Card for emergency medical evacuation coverage. Enroll online at:

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