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Vinson – Team Beyond 21 Successful and Finished

Hello Everyone,

We had an efficient exit down the mountain and out to Punta Arenas the last couple of days. Yesterday we boarded the Ilyushin plane on the blue Ice runway and flew the 4 hours back to Punta Arenas. We had a celebratory dinner last night and said our goodbyes as we head home and off to other adventures. We had a very successful trip and happy that you followed us up to the top of Mt Vinson and down safely.

Jangbu will be guiding the last two trips of the season on Mt Vinson, so stay tuned right here for more climbing adventures in the far South.

Ben Jones

Vinson – Climbing team “V4” arrives at Union Glacier

Vinson – Team Beyond 21 Returns Safely to Camp from Summit

Vinson – Team Beyond 21 Reaches summit of Vinson 100% success !

Vinson – Team Beyond 21 hang tight at High Camp

An absolutely incredible expedition. Highly recommended for any serious mountaineer and these are certainly the people to go with.

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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