Hello, we are all here in Punta Arenas! We had our briefing with ALE yesterday and checked everyone’s clothing and gear for Antarctica. In a few minutes we will be heading from the hotel to the airport to fly to Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica. From there we will fly to Mt. Vinson base camp and then start our climb. We are very excited to begin our trip to Antarctica. Everyone is well and looking forward to the flight in a few minutes.
More updates soon from Antarctica,
Garrett Madison
Alpine Ascents climbs Mount Rainier from May through September. We are often asked which dates to choose, so here we break down the merits of each month. Mount Rainier’s Climbing Season(s) Mount Rainier can be climbed year-round. For climbers willing to adventure, even the more challenging shoulder seasons can provide interesting climbing or skiing. A […]
Why do we use full-zip hardshell pants for alpine climbing? What exactly are hardshells, anyway? What features are important in hardshell jackets or pants? Why is it important not to bring half or quarter-zip hardshell pants into the high mountains? Here we answer some common questions with a few anecdotes and a few unavoidable facts. […]
Welcome to Part 2 of our Food Planning for Mountaineering blog series. This post will breakdown the mysteries of building a proper meal plan for backcountry travel. Whether you are headed out on an overnight trip or a week-long expedition, you should be able to pick up some helpful tips and meal ideas as we […]
