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Mt Vinson 2014/15

Mt Vinson (16,067ft or 4.897m) is the highest mountain in Antarctica, situated in the Ellsworth Mountains. It lies in the southern part of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range.
Named for Carl G Vinson, a Georgia congressman and a major force in 20th century US Antarctic exploration.
The mountain was first climbed by a US expedition team sponsored by the American Alpine Club led by Nicholas B. Clinch. They reached the summit at 11.30am on 18. December 1966.
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    To climb Mount Vinson is to challenge yourself on a mountain like no other and to stand atop Antarctica, the least explored continent on Earth. At the summit the fierce winds, biting cold, storms and delays provide a backdrop that only highlights the vast beauty before you and the sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving the extraordinary.