November 29, 2021

Fixed ropes on vinson. (Photo by Rob Marshall)

Justin called to check in after a fantastic rest day at Low Camp.  All is well and the weather is as good as it can be for the team.  They had a relaxing morning, followed by some fixed line training and gear sorting for the carry to High Camp.  The team has been eating well with Burgers a couple nights ago, followed by a burry meal and tonight it is a homemade pasta dinner.  The plan is to climb the fixed lines tomorrow to High Camp to drop gear and check the cache before descending for more rest and to prepare for the summit bid.

All is well on Vinson!

November 28, 2021

The route to C1 on Vinson

An IMG Team Pulling into Low Camp on Vinson (Luke Reilly)

Our Vinson Team has made good progress on their climb.  It was a perfect day for climbing up to Low Camp with great route conditions and excellent weather.  This is a big move for the team and they ill take a well deserved rest day tomorrow to fortify camp and do a little training.  They will then plot their carry to High Camp.

All is well on Vinson!

November 27, 2021

Twin Otter at Vinson Basecamp (Luke Reilly)

On the way to Vinson Low Camp (Emily Johnston)

IMG Senior Guide Justin Merle checked in this evening to let us know the team is doing great!  They arrived to Union Glacier yesterday and stayed on the move until they got to Vinson Base Camp.  This is some fantastic news because there are so many logistical details that need to be in place in order for this to happen.  All is well and the team moved through Union Glacier after their flight from Punta Arenas, had a quick dinner and then jumped on the twin otter with their gear, headed to Vinson Base Camp.  Last night they worked on camp and organized gear in anticipation for a carry to Camp 1 today.  The carry is just what they did.  According to Justin, “it was a good day to make a carry, a little foggy but nice enough to make the move.”  The weather forecast is looking good for the coming days and we are looking forward to hearing more good news from the team tomorrow!

All is well on Vinson!

November 26, 2021

Justin Merle checked in early this morning to let us know the team had a great day yesterday, celebrating Thanksgiving with some good pizza, checking in, weighing and loading their gear and receiving word that the flight time for this morning is looking good!  The team should now be well into their flight to Union Glacier in Antarctica.

All is well and we are thankful to hear that the hard work is now coming together!  We should hear from the team again as soon as they arrive to Vinson Base Camp!

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2021

Vinson 2021 November Team Photo (Justin Merle)

Sunsets last a long time in Punta Arenas (Greg Vernovage)

IMG Senior Guide Justin Merle checked in from Punta Arenas to let us know that the entire team arrived with all of their luggage.  Their travels went smooth and getting through the gear checks, food shopping and briefings always feels great!  The team is packed and will be ready to do the weigh in with our flight operator to Union Glacier in Antarctica.  The current plan is to get gear weighed and handed over in the morning and be on standby for the flight on November 26th.

All is well in Punta Arenas and we are ready to climb in Antarctica!