Trip Reports
Jacob called in to report that the team arrived safe and sound at Vinson Base Camp. It’s a beautiful 40 minute flight from Union Glacier to Base Camp, and it sounds like the weather was perfect for the short flight. The team set up camp and they will spend the remainder of the day resting…
Our guide Pablo sent the photo below of Seba, Helmut and Pablo on the summit of Cotopaxi. Great job guys!
Jacob just called to let everyone know that the team is back at camp, settling in for the night. Sounds like they are going to have some hot drinks and a bite to eat, then hit the sack. The plan is to head back to base camp tomorrow, and hopefully fly to Union Glacier tomorrow…
The team is on the summit! Congratulations to Chris, Tashi, and Nungshi for reaching the summit of Mount Vinson. Jacob reports that it’s a beautiful day—-clear and calm—-and the the team is enjoying beautiful views. Great work, team! Here’s Jacob, Chris, Tashi & Nungshi: recording
Guide Jacob Schmitz just called to report that the team is making good time and moving well, and they are approximately 3 hours from the summit. They are enjoying great weather conditions, it’s a clear day with only a slight breeze, and it sounds like the views are fantastic. Jacob plans to check in again,…
The team is back at the trail head, safe and sound, after an early morning summit of Cotopaxi. Sounds like the climbers worked up an appetite on the descent, and they are headed to lunch! Here’s Seba: recording
Today is an auspicious day for our Ecuador team. Helmut Linzbichler is being awarded the lifetime honorary title of “Professor” back home in Austria, and award being presented to him by the President of his country. Helmut is unable to accept the award in person, however, as he is standing on the top of Cotopaxi,…
The team had a good night last night and awoke to clear skies. Everyone is feeling great, so they packed up and are headed to the summit of Antarctica!!! Here’s Jacob: recording
Our second Mount Vinson expedition of the season is assembling in Punta Arenas, Chile, finalizing their preparations for an attempt to climb the highest peak in Antarctica. Lloyd Hudson is joining us from South Africa. Atanas Skatov is joining us from Bulgaria. Jacob Schmitz will meet the climbers at the Union Glacier airstrip and lead…
Tashi Malik called in from high camp on Mount Vinson! The team climbed up over 2,000′ of pretty steep terrain in order to get themselves established at high camp. Everyone did well and they moved up in good time. The day was relatively temperate by Antarctic standards, with temperatures just below freezing, but it still…