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Vinson Massif: Team Arrives at Base Camp

Dave Hahn called from Vinson Base Camp early this morning after the team arrived on the mountain. Below is the transcript from his call: Hey, this is Dave Hahn on calling from Vinson Base Camp again. The Illyusion came in today at Union Glacier, it was a spectacular day - actually started a little bit cloudy, still a little bit ice crystals in the air, chance of fog, but the afternoon was just sparkling and beautiful and the airplane came in in the evening and brought in my next group of climbers. So the four of us then clambered...out of the Illyusion and into Twin Otters. But first we had Illyusion Stew there at Union Glacier - the traditional meal there on the ice in the ALE Dining Tent. Then kind of a midnight ride through the Ellsworth mountains, really beautiful, the shadows long. And the Twin Otters on skis, brought us out to Branscomb Glacier. A perfect landing going uphill on the glacier at 7000' and Vinson splendid out in front of us. And now it's 2:30 and we've gathered our tent's up. We're in shadow. So, I'm not gonna stay up too much longer... [Call lost].



Comments (3)

Rooting for you, Mom! I know you can do it! -Tianna

Posted by: Tianna on

Great luck guys! Li, you’re living your dream! Much love and support from Toronto Canada! d

Posted by: Dean V. on

good luck guys ,,,I wish I was with you. Heading off to the Bernesee Oberland in the spring for some awesome swiss climbing , Antartica is one on the Bucket list for me ,
Rick
ps any cool pics i would love to see and i will return the favor when we get to Murren , Farside25@hotmail is how you find me

Posted by: Rick Berry on

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