Mount Vinson | South Pole: Ski The Last Degree Cybercasts: December 2016

Team 2 – Team Namaste up at Camp I

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Team Namaste already at low camp – wow ! In warm weather

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Power of Dreams final check in

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Next Vinson Team departs Punta Arenas

Sanjay Pandit and Alan Keller departed Punta Arenas bound for the Union Glacier today – here’s a shot of them, looking excited for the new adventure as they depart:

Power of Dreams Team hanging at Union Glacier and discussing the finer points of pulley systems

Dream Team now back to Union ! Hot showers indeed !

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Vinson checks in with smooth descent

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Dream Team back at High Camp

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Vinson Team 1 reaches the summit with 100% success in great weather

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Merry X mas from Antarctica at high Camp

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