Mt. Vinson 2010 Photographs
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Punta Arenas seen from the air

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Puenta Arenas Street

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Cruise Ship at Punta Arenas are very popular as they pass the tip of South America

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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ALE Pre-Flight Briefing

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Rules on how to protect Antarctica

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Advice on frostbite

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Phil adjusting crampons at the hotel

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Transfering gear from hotel to the IL

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Illyushin Il-76 at Punta Arenas airport

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Santainizing boots before flying to Antarctica

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Inside the Illyushin Il-76

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Control panel inside the Illyushin Il-76

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Inside the Illyushin Il-76

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Blue ice runway at Union Glacier

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Illyushin Il-76 at Union Glacier

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Illyushin Il-76 at Union Glacier

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Illyushin Il-76 at Union Glacier

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Alan in front of the IL

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Moving gear from the IL to Union Glacier camp

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Ellsworth Mountain Range seen from Union Glacier

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Ellsworth Mountain Range seen from the Twin Otter flight to Vinson Base Camp

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.

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Enjoying "civilazation" at Vinson BC

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Passing time at Vinson BC

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Operations Room at Vinson BC

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Vinson BC view

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Snow Cat at Vinson BC

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The International Community at Vinson BC

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The International Community at Vinson BC

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The International Community at Vinson BC

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A litte laundry at Vinson BC

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WeatherPort at Vinson BC

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Tent City at Vinson BC

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Vinson BC

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Modified Ford van at Vinson BC

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Vinson BC standard transportation

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DC-3 and Twin Otter at Vinson BC

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Ellsworth Mountain Range seen from the Twin Otter flight to Vinson Base Camp

I summited Mt Vinson at 16,067' in Antarctica on December 9, 2010 as part of The 7 SummitsClimb for Alzheimer's: Memories Are Everything® to raise awareness and $1M for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great climb lead by Phil Ershler of IMG. All of the team summited.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP) of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign. All money I raise will go directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™. As of November 9, 2010, content posted on Alzheimer's and the 7 Summits campaign are my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP. Please visit the campaign website at climb4ad.com for details.