After a few hours of waiting, case we were just told to get dressed in our full -15F clothes and meet in the hotel lobby in 1 hour. Our packs were loaded yesterday on the big Ill so all we have are small day packs with another couple of layers, a small book and sunglasses.
It is a four hour flight so assuming (a big if) we leave around 5PM local time we should arrive at Union Glacier around 9PM local time, still full sunlight since the sun never sets this time of year. The camp is about 5 miles from the runway so we take a modified overland vehicle there. We will probably spend what’s left of the night at ALE’s Union Glacier camp before flying to Vinson Base Camp Sunday morning.
As I look out my window at a ship on the Straits of Magellan, I must admit, I am like a kid in a candy store with excitement – can’t wipe the grin off my face and it may become frozen if the winds pick back up 🙂
But also, I remain humbled by the reason I am here.
Hopefully I can send a quick Tweet or Post before we leave for Vinson BC so stay tuned!
Climb On!
Alan
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15 thoughts on “The Flight to Antartica is a Go!!”
Have a blast Alan. I still need to get there to complete my 7 summits.
Ye-ha the big white!
So look forward to your posts. Let us know everything.. God Bless. Be safe.
Have an awesome time!!!
Whoo hoo! Safe flight to Antarctica!
Go get ’em Alan! Godspeed!
Looking forward to seeing that frozen smile at the top!!!
almost on the way! excited for you.
“you will crush it” Alan…
Take care Alan !!!
Best wishes Alan, :-))
Climb Hard, Be Safe, Have FUN!!
Go for it!
Climb on Alan!
Godspeed, Alan. Be safe.
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