Tag: Mount Vinson

Vinson 2019 – First Team still Hanging Tight at Union Glacier

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 – First Team Waiting Patiently for Weather to Fly Out of Union Glacier

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 – First Team Wraps up an Excellent Expedition!

Posted on December 15, 2019December 17, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team Reaches the Top of Antarctica!

Posted on December 14, 2019December 17, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team Prepares for Summit Bid Tomorrow

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team Climbs up to High Camp in Perfect Weather

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team takes Rest Day at Low Camp

Posted on December 11, 2019December 12, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team Up to Low Camp at 9,000′

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson 2019 First Team Flies from Union Glacier to Vinson Basecamp

Posted on December 8, 2019December 10, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge Signing Off!

Posted on January 22, 2019January 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Rainier

8.3.20: The upper mountain has been changing over the past two weeks with prolonged above normal seasonal temperatures. Paradise trails are pretty much snow free with only a few sections of lingering snow patches. From Camp Muir, there is a climber friendly traverse across the Cowlitz Glacier. From Ingraham Flats, the route ascends around 400' and crosses a series of crevasses before traversing onto the Cleaver. Access onto the Cleaver is straightforward and in good condition. From the top of the Cleaver, the route ascends several switchbacks before making a hard right traverse at 12,800' heading out towards the Emmons shoulder. The traverse is currently in good condition with several fixed pickets for running belays. Overall, the route is well established, easy to follow, and well wanded.

Baker

8.21.20: Mt Baker (Komo Kulshan) is still in excellent condition with teams reaching the summit daily. The trail to Sandy camp is snow free. There is running water at camp. Approach shoes are an excellent choice for the walk up to camp. The Easton Glacier is still in great condition. There is a large crevasse opening up on the Roman Wall ~9,500ft. Teams are able to end run the crevasse by traversing climbers left to a bridge crossing.

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Tag: Mount Vinson

Vinson 2019 – First Team still Hanging Tight at Union Glacier

Vinson 2019 – First Team Waiting Patiently for Weather to Fly Out of Union Glacier

Vinson 2019 – First Team Wraps up an Excellent Expedition!

Vinson 2019 First Team Reaches the Top of Antarctica!

Vinson 2019 First Team Prepares for Summit Bid Tomorrow

Vinson 2019 First Team Climbs up to High Camp in Perfect Weather

Vinson 2019 First Team takes Rest Day at Low Camp

Vinson 2019 First Team Up to Low Camp at 9,000′

Vinson 2019 First Team Flies from Union Glacier to Vinson Basecamp

Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge Signing Off!

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