Team Climb For A Smile summits with beautiful clear views of Antarctica!

Hey there friends, family, and loved ones. Yes, it was a beautiful day, a little breezy but spectacularly clear. We could see almost all of Antarctica from the top of Mount Vinson!

Yes, every one of us made it to the top, 4 o’clock in the afternoon, light breeze. We could take about three photographs before our fingers started falling off, so we don’t have a lot of photos but we had a great time. The Team moved really well on the way down, and we got back here at 7 o’clock and had a great Indian meal. (“Thank you very much guys” said to Team Members in background.)

And now we’re looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow morning; we’re going to sleep in till 8:30, okay?! Be there or be square. Talk to you tomorrow. Ta ta for now!

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