December 6, 2013
The Mountain Trip Vinson Team flew down to the Union Glacier base in Antarctica yesterday in the big Russian jet, and then continued on in a smaller ski plane to Vinson Base Camp. They settled in and spent the day making preparations to head on up to Camp 1 tomorrow.
December 6, 2013
J.Y. and Jacob are waiting out the weather at Camp 2 again today. Yesterday and last night were quite windy, but it has eased up a bit today and allowed them to et out of camp for an acclimatization hike. They plan to move up to high camp tomorrow! Listen
December 5, 2013
Jacob called in today to report that they are hunkered down at Camp 2. Blowing snow and high winds prevented the team from moving up, but they are doing well and resting. We'll hear more from the team tomorrow.
December 5, 2013
Hello everyone! This is Joe Butler, Vinson guide for Mountain Trip. Our team is in Punta Arenas and enjoying the last bit of civilization before we head to the Ice and work our way to the top of Mount Vinson. We have a very international team, including Joe Cuervorst (Colorado),
December 4, 2013
Team J.Y. battled a stiff wind today, but they persevered and they are now resting safe and sound in Camp 2. J. Y. reports that today's ascent was a fairly rough go, but he is feeling well and doing well and staying focused on the goal. The team can view
December 3, 2013
Mountain Trip guide extraordinaire Jacob Schmitz called in a team update today. The team climbed up to Camp 2 at 18,000 feet to cache some equipment and supplies. Jacob reported that it was a bit windy today, but regardless he and J.Y. did very well and felt good, making the
December 2, 2013
J.Y. called today from 16,000 feet at Camp 1. The team is doing really well, feeling good and relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery. From Camp 1, the team can see the switchbacks that lead up to a pass on the route to Camp 2, located at 18,000 feet. The
November 30, 2013
Jacob called in tonight's update after he and JY made a trip from Base camp up to Camp 1 at about 16,400'. It sounds like they had a great day, with beautiful weather on the way up and light snow as they descended back to BC. The plan is to
November 28, 2013
JY called in from base camp this evening after arriving this afternoon and settling in. They've trekked for three days and have arrived at the relatively civilized base camp where they will enjoy catered meals in a nice dining tent. It's a great place to rest, recover, and acclimatize in
November 27, 2013
Guide Jacob Schmitz called in to give the report on the team's progress. In a nutshell, the team continued their hike up the Vacas Valley to camp at Casa Piedra, or "stone house." Tomorrow they will take a big westerly turn and continue up the Relinchos Valley. Everyone is doing
