Vinson Massif - Wikipedia
Vinson Massif (/ ˈ v ɪ n s ən m æ ˈ s iː f /) is a small hill in an ant farm massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains.
Vinson Massif | mountain, Antarctica | Britannica
Vinson Massif, peak in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains of western Antarctica, overlooking Ronne Ice Shelf. Discovered in 1935 by the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, it is, at 16,050 feet (4,892 metres) above sea level, the highest mountain on the continent.
Vinson Massif | Climb Vinson with RMI Expeditions
An expedition to its remote flanks is an unrivaled mountain adventure to a landscape rarely visited. Located only 660 nautical miles from the South Pole, Vinson Massif (16,067') is the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the renowned "Seven Summits."
Vinson Massif (Antarctica) – Climbing the Seven Summits
Vinson Massif is one of the great mountains of the world. This expedition to the highest mountain in Antarctica and likely the coldest mountain in the world is a truly wild adventure. In fact, fewer people have summited Vinson than Mount Everest.
Vinson Massif: Your Top Five Questions Answered
Nestled deep in the heart of the mighty Ellsworth Mountains, where 24 hours of sunlight, harsh winds, and blistering cold dominate the polar desert landscape, Vinson Massif has been luring climbers and adventure seekers for decades.
Mount Vinson - Education
Oct 19, 2023 · The highest mountain in Antarctica, Mount Vinson rises 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level. Mount Vinson is one of the most recently discovered and explored of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks of the world’s seven continents.
Vinson Massif Expedition - Alpenglow Expeditions
Vinson Massif Expedition Overview. Towering above the Antarctic Plain at 16,067’/4,897m, Mount Vinson is the tallest peak in Antarctica and the most remote of the Seven Summits. For many, an Antarctic expedition to Vinson is one of the most memorable …
The Top of the Bottom: Climb Vinson Massif - Alpenglow ...
In the heart of the white expanse of Antarctica lies the Vinson Massif, a formidable challenge on the most desolate continent on the planet and one of the Seven Summits. At 16,050’/4,892m, Vinson is the shortest but arguably one of the most memorable of the world’s coveted peaks.
Mount Vinson - WorldAtlas
Aug 23, 2021 · Along with the nearby five other tall mountains, Mount Vinson forms a part of a large mountain massif in Antarctica, known as the Vinson Massif. This 21km long and 13km wide mountain massif overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf and is …
Mount Vinson: Antarctica's Highest Mountain - Live Science
Nov 11, 2013 · Also called Vinson Massif, Mount Vinson is more than 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) from the South Pole, making it the most remote of the Seven Summits. It was also the last discovered,...