Vinson Team 2 – Prepped and ready to go!

January 8, 2017

Time to report on Vinson Massif again.  Team 2 is in Punta and about ready to fly.  Here’s today’s report from Greg Vernovage, Expedition Leader.  Greg will be assisted by IMG Senior Guide, Luke Reilly.

“Phil,

The Vinson Team has now arrived with all of their gear to Punta Arenas.  We finished our gear checks and re-packed for the flight to Union Glacier.  This morning we sent the gear to the IL76 for loading and took a walk around town.  The weather has been great!  No wind and beautiful sunsets. 

After lunch, the Team walked over to the center of the city and rubbed the famous toe at the Magellan Statue.  This evening we will head over for the flight briefing and get our call time for flying in the morning.

There is a lot of hurry up, wait, pack and re-pack at the beginning of this trip.  It is all worth it once we land on the Ice, the door opens and we start climbing in Antarctica!  -Greg”

Phil Ershler