Today is the 58th anniversary of the first ascent of 4,892m Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. Antarctica has ...

Mt. Vinson, the highest peak on the continent of Antarctica, stands 16,050 ft. This distinction makes Mt. Vinson a member of the Seven Summits – the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Climbing the highest peak on each continent is one of the most iconic challenges in the world of mountaineering. Popularly ...

The Antarctic summer runs from late November through March, when the sun burns 24-hours per day and temperatures hover around -20°C (-29°F). This period opens climbing season on Mt.

On December 3, he became the youngest Indian to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak at 16,050 feet, as part of a Boots and Crampons-Elite Exped team led by renowned British ...

KARACHI: Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has added another feather to his cap by summitting Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, edging closer to his quest to complete the Seven ...

At 16, Padakanti Vishwanath Karthikey becomes youngest Indian to summit Mt Vinson Massif in Antarctica, inspiring journey ahead.

The moment crystallized something larger than personal achievement. In a world quick to tell young people what they cannot do ...

Today is the 58th anniversary of the first ascent of 4,892m Mount Vinson. We explore the discovery and climbing history of Antarctica's highest peak.

Climbers enjoy great success on Mount Vinson this season. The Antarctic summer runs from November through March, when the sun shines 24-hours per day and temperatures hover around 12°F to 30°F ...