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	Vinson Massif - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The southern end of the massif is capped by Mount Craddock (4,650 m).
		The new height (4,892 m) of Vinson Massif resulted from a GPS survey by the 2004 Omega Foundation team comprising Damien Gildea of Australia (leader), and Rodrigo Fica and Camilo Rada of Chile; it is 5 m lower than the previous figure.
		While the vast majority of prior climbs to the summit have used the western side of the massif from the Branscomb Glacier, the first ascent from the east side was successfully completed by an eight-person team sponsored by Nova in January 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vinson_Massif (450 words)

	Massif - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In geology, a massif is a section of the Earth's crust that is demarcated by faults or flexures.
		One of the most notable European examples of a massif is the Massif Central of the Auvergne region of France.
		In mountaineering and climbing literature, a massif is frequently used to denote the main mass of an individual mountain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Massif (195 words)

	Mount Vinson Massif, Antarctica, A Cybercast of the Climb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Mount Vinson Massif, Antarctica, A Cybercast of the Climb
		Mount Vinson (16,076ft, 4897m), located 600 miles from the South Pole and 1200 miles from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, is the highest peak on the Antarctic continent.
		Vinson is a part of the Ellsworth Mountains, which rise majestically from the Ronne Ice Shelf.
	classic.mountainzone.com /climbing/antarctica (1787 words)

	Balsiger Expedition - Vinson Massif
		At 16,023 feet (4,897 meters) in the southern half of the Sentinel Range and 750 miles from the South Pole, Vinson Massif is the highest peak in Antarctica.
		Vinson Massif was not "discovered" until 1957 when it was spotted by US Navy pilots during an aerial reconnaissance for the American International Geophysical Year traverse party.
		Named after Carl G. Vinson, a U.S. Congressman who persuaded the government to support antarctic exploration in the 20 th century, it was first ascended on December 18, 1966, by a U.S. expedition team sponsored by the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundation.
	www.iosnet.com /balsigerexpedition/vinson.php (231 words)

	SummitPost - Vinson Massif -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		On a recent expedition from the east, using GPS measurements, Vinson's corrected height was noted to be 16,077 feet.
		Getting to Vinson is the major difficulty of the climb due to the costs involved in the logistics of making it to the base of the mountain.
		Camp 3 (12,300 ft.) is reached by climbing moderate snow slopes to the col between Vinson Massif and Shinn (15,311 ft.) After 1 or 2 days for acclimatizaton summit day begins with a 3 mile traverse overs now slopes to gain the summit ridge and then the summit 3,000 ft. higher.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150305/vinson-massif.html (614 words)

	Mount Vinson Antarctica Guided Climbing Expedition with Alpine Ascents International
		Mount Vinson, located 600 miles from the South Pole and 1,200 miles from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, is the highest peak on the antarctic continent.
		The climate on Vinson is generally controlled by the polar ice cap's high-pressure system, creating predominantly stable conditions but, as in any arctic climate, high winds and snowfall are a possibility.
		Vinson at 16,067’ is an extreme, high altitude climb.
	www.alpineascents.com /vinson.asp (1086 words)

	Mount Vinson, the summit of Antarctica. The seven summits, the highest peaks of the 7 continents! Trips, Statistics & ...
		Vinson Massif, at 78°35'S, 85°25'W is 21km (13 miles) long and 13km (8 miles) wide.
		Named for Carl G Vinson, a Georgia congressman and a major force in 20th century US Antarctic exploration, it was first climbed in December 1966 by a combined group from the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundation.
		The highest mountain on the continent is Vinson Massif,4,897 metres (16,067 feet), situated in the Ellsworth Mountains (see the waypoints page for details about variation of the measurements).
	7summits.com /vinson/vinson.htm (880 words)

	Bernard Voyer, Explorer-Inspirational Speaker - [ World Tour ]
		Antarctica's highest mountain is Mt Vinson in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, at the base of the Antarctica Peninsula.
		The elegant symmetrical pyramids of striated metamorphic rock, laced with icy runnels, grow in stature towards the heart of the range, culminating at the centre in the complex high-glacial massif of Vinson.
		Rising from the Nimitz Galcier, the Vinson massif presents fl, fluted ridges and huge faces of up to 3 000m (9,850ft) in height.
	www.bernard-voyer.com /worldtour/worldtour_vinson.html (802 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Our Vinson Massif trip is a rare opportunity to climb one of the seven summits in the spectacular scenery of Antarctica.
		Vinson Massif sits in the heart of this range, covering an area over 13 miles long and 8 miles wide.
		Climbing Vinson Massif, the highest point in Antarctica and one of the Seven Summits.
	summitexpeditions.com /vinson.htm (333 words)

	Conrad Anker - Antarctica Expedition
		To climb the Vinson Massif from the east via a new route and conduct snow studies en route on the glaciers.
		The summit of Antarctica is the Vinson Massif, a broad mountain forming the center of the Sentinel Range.
		The goal was to climb the Vinson Massif from the east via a new route and conduct snow studies en route on the glaciers.
	www.conradanker.com /antarctica.htm (1555 words)

	Vinson Massif -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It embraces several mountain ranges, including the Ellsworth Mountains, the tallest peak of which, Vinson Massif (16,066 feet [4,897 metres] above sea level), is the highest in Antarctica.
		Vinson, Fred M. American lawyer and 13th chief justice of the United States, who was a vigorous supporter of a broad interpretation of federal governmental powers.
		Born on Jan. 22, 1890, in Louisa, Ky., Frederick M. Vinson was appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States House of Representatives in 1923.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9075440 (689 words)

	Mt Vinson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The first Greek Expedition trying to conquer Vinson Massif, left Greece on November 12 for the South of Chile (Patagonia), where it will remain for a few days, in order to follow an acclimatisation program in extremely adverse conditions in the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
		Mount Vinson (4.897m, peak 5.140m), located 600 miles from the South Pole and 1200 miles from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, has the following coordinates: Latitude 78° 35' S, Longitude 85° 25' W. It is the highest peak on the Antarctic continent.
		Vinson is a part of the Ellsworth Mountains.
	www.oreivatein.com /page/coverage/vinson/e_vinson.htm (414 words)

	Vinson Massif Expedition to Antarctica
		Vinson Massif, named in 1957 after US Congressman Carl Vinson, a strong supporter of Antarctic research between the 1930's and 1960's, is located in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains at 78 degrees S. Latitude.
		While not considered a technically demanding summit, Vinson is nonetheless a serious objective due its remote location, glaciated terrain and potentially severe weather conditions.
		The single greatest challenge is weather, with average temperatures in the -20 degrees Celsius range or colder and strong winds.
	www.themountainschool.com /expedition_antarctica_vinson.html (1050 words)

	EO Newsroom: New Images - Vinson Massif
		Vinson Massif is the tallest mountain in Antarctica.
		Its peak reaches 4897 m (16,067 ft), though the mountain itself is a large raised feature around thirteen miles long and eight miles wide, dominating the Sentinel Range of the Ellesworth Mountains in which it is located.
		Since the discovery of Vinson, it is estimated that perhaps four hundred people have reached its peak, most of them in the past fifteen years since the Seven Summits concept has become popular.
	earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=15356 (339 words)

	Vinson Massif Mountaineering Expedition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Vinson basecamp is positioned on the west side of Vinson, on the Branscomb Glacier.
		Camp three will be made in the broad col beneath Vinson Massif's summit, at approximately 12,200 ft (3700 m).
		Vinson is not a technically demanding mountain, but what it lacks in technical difficulty it more than makes up for with extreme conditions and a very remote location.
	www.northpole-expeditions.com /Vinson.htm (1470 words)

	Vinson Massif Expeditions with Adventure Consultants
		Antarctica's highest mountain, Vinson Massif, lies within the Ellsworth Mountains 700 nautical miles from the South Pole and in 2005 we will be operating our eleventh trip to the mountain.
		An attempt on Vinson Massif requires very involved logistics due to the extreme nature of the weather and conditions in Antarctica.
		As weather allows we move by Twin Otter aircraft to the base camp on Vinson Massif and begin the ascent which is usually completed over 5 or 6 days.
	www.adventureconsultants.co.nz /AdventureInternational/7Vinson (324 words)

	Mountain Trip Guides - Mount Vinson Massif-Antarctica-Seven Summits
		Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak, lies within the Ellsworth mountain range a mere 600 miles from the South Pole.
		Antarctica is a land of extremes, with night-time low temperatures often reaching —40F, and a sun that never sets.
		The flight to Antarctica aboard a Russian Illuyshin cargo plane and the landing on the blue ice runway of Patriot Hills is an experience you will not forget.
	www.mountaintrip.com /mount_vinson_massif.htm (345 words)

	Mt. Vinson Massif Odyssey
		Jason Edwards left home with his sights set on Mt. Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, 746 miles from the South Pole.
		By climbing Mt. Vinson, Edwards will have completed the sixth summit in his goal to climb the "Seven Summits," the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.
		Edwards' ascent of Mt. Vinson will be a challenging one, due to freezing temperatures, a remote location, and little communication means, but his goal is an attainable one.
	everest.puyallup.k12.wa.us /vinson_site (206 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Vinson Massif
		MSN Encarta - Search Results - Vinson Massif
		Because of its thick ice cover, it is the...
		Massif Central, large upland area in south central France, covering about one-sixth of the area of the country.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Vinson_Massif.html (117 words)

	Excite España - Búsqueda Web - Resultados con: Vinson Massif
		Vinson Massif is one of hundreds of mountains profiled in the Peakware World Mountain Encyclopedia.
		Follow a climb on Mount Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, with satellite phone updates from climbers on the team's progress.
		Vinson Antarctica Guided Climbing Expedition on the Seven Summits with Alpine Ascents International.
	www.excite.es /search/web/results?q=Vinson+Massif (197 words)

	Guided Mount Vinson Massif Antarctica Climbing Expedition with Phil Ershler of International Mountain Guides
		Vinson Massif (16,067') requires a solid mountaineering background and a true spirit of adventure.
		Technical difficulties are not great but the extremes of this environment require team members to have reasonable crampon, rope travel and ice ax experience.
		Vinson is one of the most unique of the Seven Summits adventures.
	www.mountainguides.com /vinson.shtml (570 words)

	Vinson_general (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Camp 2 is situated on a broad col between Vinson Massif and Mount Shinn.
		Dave also mentioned that Vern and third AAI Vinson group are still at Vinson Base Camp, unable to make the trek over to Patriot Hill due to very strong winds (see the January 4, 2005 posting from Vern on the Alpine Ascents cybercast site).
		Vinson is part of the Ellsworth Mountains (the Sentinel Range), which rise majestically from the Ronne Ice Shelf.
	www.teamstraydogs.com /Vinson_general.htm (8874 words)

	KL Adventure : Antarctica : Vinson Massif (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Vinson Massif, at 78°35'S, 85°25'W is 21km (13 miles) long and 13km (8 miles) wide, is the highest peak in Antarctica.
		The first ascent was performed by a combined group from the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundationin 1966.
		Although the standard ascent route for Mt. Vinson does not present greater technical difficulties than any other glacier-based climb, it nonetheless requires extensive experience with low temperatures, strong winds and high altitude.
	www.kladventure.com /eng/anctartica (641 words)

	Skiing the Pacific Ring of Fire and Beyond: Vinson Massif (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Vinson Massif is the highest point in Antarctica, an immense block of uplifted rock on the western edge of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains.
		As one of the "Seven Summits", Vinson has become somewhat of a popular climb in recent years despite the expense and difficulty of reaching it, and several companies now offer guided expeditions.
		Several ski and snowboard descents of Mount Vinson have also been done in the past few years.
	www.skimountaineer.com /ROF/ROF.php?name=Vinson (260 words)

	Vinson Massif climb \| Mountain Madness
		Located at a latitude of 78 degrees 35 minutes south and 85 degrees 25 minutes west longitude, Vinson is found in the Ellsworth Mountains.
		• The highest mountain on the continent is Vinson Massif, 4898 meters (16,077 feet), situated in the Ellsworth Mountains.
		The highest peaks in the range are Vinson Massif (4898m) and Mount Tyree (4852m) but there are several others over 4000m.
	www.mountainmadness.com /sevensummits/vinson.cfm?nav=exp (4518 words)

	JG Expeditions - Vinson Massif
		Although comparatively modest in terms of height, Vinson Massif offers a major challenge due to the harshness of its climate and its extremely remote location.
		Our Vinson expeditions are led by our most experienced leaders, who have climbed in Antartica before.
		To join the Vinson Massif expedition you need the following specialist equipment...
	www.jagged-globe.co.uk /exp/itinerary/vinson.html (417 words)

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