Vinson
Massif 
Meagan McGrath climbed Vinson Massif
in December 2004. Vinson Massif is the tallest mountain
in Antarctica, at an altitude of 16,066 ft (4897m).
Vinson Massif is located in the Sentinel
Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. Vinson Massif is not
a technical climb, but because of Antarctica’s
extreme environment, climbers must be prepared and cautious.
Climbers typically depart from Puenta
Arenas, Chile and then take a 4-hour flight to Patriot
Hills, Antarctica. It is from this Base Camp that the
adventure begins.
Climbing in Antarctica was a spectacularly
beautiful experience. It was a special privilege to
be able to climb in the Antarctic environment - truly
a land of ice, snow and endless beauty.
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