January 9, 2025
The team did a great job getting up early, packing up their gear and Camp 2, descending the fixed ropes to Camp 1 and then the Branscomb Glacier back to Vinson Base Camp. Even better, their timing was perfect to catch the Twin Otter flight back to Union Glacier Camp from where they were able to send some photos.
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- On the way to the summit looking north towards Mts Shinn, Epperly, Tyree, and Gardiner (Max Bond)
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- On the summit ridge looking at the top (Max Bond)
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- Last steps to the summit (Max Bond)
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- On top of Antarctica! (Max Bond)
Max says the summit day was excellent weather and they enjoyed great views and fun climbing. Well done team! Tomorrow they are scheduled to catch the 757 back to Punta Arenas if everything works out.
Fingers crossed!