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Team back in Punta Arenas

 

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday, we had an early start out of Antarctica. The flight back from Antarctica to Punta Arenas was very smooth. We were back in civilization on time for lunch, enjoyed the well earned hot shower, rest in the afternoon then meet up with climbers that we got along on the expedition for dinner.

The expedition has officially come to an end and I personally would like to thank each and everyone for your support, love and prayers. I would also like to Congratulate Terry for making it to the top of Vinson and back, especially in a quickest time. I wish him all the best for his future endeavors and a safe travel back home.

Thanks again to all of our friends, families and loved ones.

Cheers,
Jangbu

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Vinson team summited and back at Union Glacier Camp

 

Hello Everybody,

It’s a pleasure to share that Terry and I summited yesterday, and this morning we climbed all the way back to Vinson Base camp, took down our camp and caught a flight back to Union Glacier Camp.

Here, we are at Union Glacier Camp, waiting for our scheduled flight in couple days. Having a great time in Antarctica with climbers from all over the place.

Sincere thanks to our friends, families and loved ones for following us along. I will update once we are off the Ice soon.

Cheers,
Jangbu

 

Vinson Team returns to camp!

 

Hello Everybody,

Terry and I summited Vinson at 4:15 PM , Chilean time, it took us 6 hr to get to the summit and 2 hour to get back at camp. We are back at camp safe and sound. It was cloudy day but definitely one of the warmest summit day.

Tomorrow, we are planning to heading back to base camp and hopefully catch a flight back to Union Glacier Camp. Will keep it posted how it goes for tomorrow. All is well and can’t wait to get back to civilization.

Thanks again for following us along.

Cheers,
Jangbu

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Team calls in from the Summit of Vinson!

Vinson Team takes a rest day at High Camp

 

Hello Everybody,

We have made it to high camp at 12,400 ft/ 3780m yesterday. Today was a rest day, it was pretty cloudy with some sun in and out, but we enjoyed our well deserved rest.

The weather looks nice tomorrow and we are planning to go for the summit. Everything is going well up here and hopefully I will update from the summit tomorrow.

Thanks for following along

Cheers,
Jangbu

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Superb trip – very good food, a nice surprise at the end – a turquoise soft shell jacket – I like it very much and the guides were great, thank you!

Disembarking on the ice from our Illuyshin 76 private jet. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Moving to Base Camp from our Twin Otter landing strip. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Neighboring Mount Shinn from High Camp. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
High Camp. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Summit Ridge. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Vinson Summit. Lakpa Rita Sherpa becomes the first Sherpa to summit Mount Vinson, and the Seven Summits. Photo: Andy Tyson
Plenty of daylight. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Climbing towards summit ridge. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Ralaxing at Union Glacier Camp. Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska
Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Photo: Monika Witkowska

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