January 9, 2017
Leaving the White Continent
A short and final word from the Ice and our final Vinson team for the 2016/17 season. Greg let me know that the IL 76 is heading in today and that the team will be in Punta Arenas, Chile by this evening. That’s means this season is a wrap. Two expeditions, two great teams and two summits. Just the way we like it.
Our congratulations, again, to all our climbers and our thanks to them for being positive, contributing team members, helping in carries and the camp chores. And, a big thank you to Greg Vernovage for another safe, successful and fun trip to the ‘top of the bottom of the world’.
Phil Ershler