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Ellsworth Range
Ellsworth Range Programs
The Ellsworth Mountains rise stark and majestic above the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, stretching for more than 200 miles across the the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. This range contains Antarctica’s highest peaks, including 16,050-foot Mount Vinson, and is divided into two striking subranges: the Sentinel Range to the north and the Heritage Range to the south. Rugged ridgelines, sweeping glaciers, and jagged rock faces make the Ellsworths a dramatic contrast to the endless white plains that surround them, offering climbers some of the most stunning alpine scenery on Earth.
American Alpine Institute offers expeditions to the Ellsworth Range for alpinists, Antarctic enthusiasts, and Seven Summits aspirants.
Mt. Vinson Expedition
Vinson Massif is Antarctica’s highest mountain, reaching 16,050 feet (4,892m) in the heart of the Ellsworth Mountains. Located 700 nautical miles from the South Pole, the mountain was first climbed … Read more
