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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Ready To Go

Our luck with the weather continues. It was another perfectly calm, blue-sky, sunny day on Mount Vinson. We took full advantage, moving up from Low Camp to High Camp. It is plenty of work to break camp and hit the trail in this cold environment. This "morning" it took us about 2.5 hours. We were walking by 1:45 PM. We had the advantage today that we were all familiar with the route and the fixed ropes -thanks to our carry on the same terrain two days ago. This time we shaved about forty five minutes off, reaching 12,150 ft High Camp in five hours and fifteen minutes. We set to building camp and digging in, which took a few more hours of hard work, but eventually we were all sitting face to face in a freshly excavated dining room. We talked over exactly how summit day might work out for tomorrow. After dinner, the team pitched in to build some snow-block walls, just in case the wind comes up. Then folks wandered about a hundred feet west to look over the edge. It is a stunning view, peering over this dramatic and abrupt escarpment to see almost every footstep we've made to date. In the distance, the Nimitz Glacier is prominent and beyond that it seems that we can see forever on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The team went to bed ready to go for the top, we'll see if our weather luck holds. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Comments (9)

Peter/Dad and Team—we’re thinking positive thoughts about the weather and hope for a successful day today/tomorrow!

Posted by: Nathaniel and Allidah on

Good luck in your summit bid Mr. Barber and Team!!!

Posted by: The Pages on

Waiting to hear the good news that you all made the summit. xo
p.s.  Posted by Dudley as in Darien,CT??

Posted by: Bonny Rogers on

Hi Greg! I hear you’re nearing the summit, just in time for my birthday! There’s snow better day in the year! Hohoho! Hope the weather is on your side, and best of luck!

Nick

Posted by: Nicholas Tocher on

Hi Greg, Good luck with the summit attempt, buddy! Joyce and I are thinking about you. I am totally impressed you have made it this far without me carrying your kit up the mountain :) Wish I was there with you!!
All the best,
Bruce

Posted by: Bruce Tocher on

Best of luck to the team if y’all try to summit today.  xo

Posted by: Dudley on

Hi Chris, Great progress. Sounds like lots of hard work! I’ll be thinking of you and the whole group. Hi to Tom & Haldis.  Good luck & God bless. Love, Mom

Posted by: carol colleran on

Hello Greg Barber
Sorry, but the logistics of getting those cute chicks and rum to be at the top when you arrive were just insurmountable. Fear not as I have arranged for a couple little penguins to snuggle in with you. Have fun & be safe.  Uncle Dan

Posted by: Uncle Dan on

Hi Greg. Sounds like the team is getting in some serious climbing.  Good luck, good weather and safe climb to everyone.  Mom and dad

Posted by: Mom on

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