Tag: Mount Vinson

Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge Signing Off!

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

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Fly to Union Glacier!

Posted on January 20, 2019January 21, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Celebrations at Foggy Basecamp

Posted on January 19, 2019January 21, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Spicy Descent to Basecamp

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Summit Success!

Posted on January 16, 2019January 17, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Ready to Summit Tomorrow!

Posted on January 15, 2019January 16, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Waiting for Weather Window

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge Climbs to High Camp

Posted on January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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https://alpineascentsvinson.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/audio-post-2019-01-14-04-05-33.mp3

Vinson Team Shackleton’s Revenge – Reviews Skills at Low Camp

Posted on January 13, 2019January 14, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Vinson Team #3 now called “Shackleton’s Revenge”

Posted on January 12, 2019January 14, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Cool & Damp Days

In the Muir Corridor, the route is still unusually direct for mid-July, due to the cool and damp conditions we've been having. Keep layering up!

On the Kautz, our most recent team summited in a narrow weather window between bands of precip. The route is still a go, although travel on the upper mountain is getting more challenging.

On the Emmons Glacier the mountain is still in great climbing condition and will likely remain that way for several weeks at least.

MM - 7/17/19

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Gear Selection: How & Where to Focus for a Lighter Load

“How do I lighten my pack weight but still bring enough gear?” This is a very common, very important question. Here, I break down some key tips for dropping your pack weight. Get Rid of Some Niceties Perhaps the truest axiom when talking pack weights is that if you bring less, your pack will weigh […]
Mount Rainier: Not Your Average Fourteener

In good company with approximately 20 other 14,000-foot-plus peaks in the lower-48 states, Mount Rainier is often misunderstood and underestimated. Whether you’ve climbed extensively or are new to climbing, you know that properly sizing up a climbing objective is the first key step to seeing a good time in the mountains. In this brief article, […]
Ice Axes: Selecting a Size & Style

An ice axe is a critical piece of mountain equipment. Not only does it need to be suited for the terrain you will be encountering on a given peak, but it also needs to be sized correctly. As with most gear, the array of choices can be overwhelming, so we are going to break down […]

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