November 26, 2011
Mt. Shinn from high on the slopes of Vinson (Photo: Phil Ershler)
100% on top! We’ll take that kind of news any day. All members and guides reached the summit today, the 26th, and are back safe and sound at high camp. Weather remained good and the team took advantage. No sense in resting at high camp on a perfect climbing day. When the mountain gives you a shot, you need to be ready to take advantage of the opportunity. Well done to the team.
They’ll be back at Vinson Base Camp tomorrow and then we see. Tentative return flight off the Ice is currently the 29th. Completely up to mother nature but all is looking good. Our congratulations to the team and guides. Pretty much a flawless expedition.
Phil Ershler