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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Pleased to Reach Vinson Base Camp

Hey – this is Dave Hahn calling from Vinson Base Camp. Yeah – I know, we started the day at the tip of South America, but we have made it all the way through Union Glacier and up to Vinson Base Camp. It’s 1:30 in the morning, we got the day going a long time ago. We were picked up from our hotel this morning a little after 7 in the morning so we have been on the go all day. The weather was a little iffy at Union for getting out to Vinson and it took a little time but we got out, or most of us got out. Jeff Justman, JJ, my other guide on this trip is still back there at Union Glacier. But we took the opportunity to get all the climbers out, but my co-leader, JJ, is back there at Union. So we will hope to have him to join us tomorrow. That would be nice if that works out. We will see what the weather does. We have our Base Camp built and conditions aren’t too bad here right now. We are pretty optimistic and pretty pleased with our selves getting all the way in, two big important flights done and we can start concentrating on the mountain. Thank you, RMI Guide Dave Hahn


RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in upon arrival at Vinson Base Camp.


Comments (6)

Yahoo! You’re there! Continued safety and good fortune! See you next update!

Posted by: Kristin H. on

Wonderful!!! Great news and hope the weather holds. Happy Thanksgiving and my alarm is set for 7:30 am daily to especially think of you then. Blessings to all. Love to Chris. Mom

Posted by: Carol Colleran on

Congratulations on reaching base camp so expeditiously.  Hope the other guides catch up soon.  Wishing you good weather in the days to come.  Thinking of you…..

Posted by: Bonny Rogers on

That’s incredible! But excellent news! Will let mom and dad know today at dinner. Stay safe all of you. We’re all hoping for a successful summit climb, but more importantly we want you all back safe and sound! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Posted by: Monica Glasenapp on

Johnny Mac,
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope all is well and you are staying warm. Get up and get down. -B
Happy Thanksgiving, Dad!  Stay safe and warm!  Thinking of you.  L, Jack
Happy turkey day! Have fun and stay safe (and enjoy the freezedry turkey dinner)

Posted by: Jack, Clay and Brian Macfarlane on

Whewhoo, Vinson Base Camp!  Nicely done.  Hopefully you are all enjoying the amazing adventure, staying warm and JJ is able to join you soon.  Happy Turkey Day!  I’m especially thankful for G Barber and all his crazy shenanigans!  Let the climbing begin!

Posted by: kerry on

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