A new round of climbers has started their expeditions across the globe, including Vinson (Antarctica), Aconcagua (South America), and Kilimanjaro (Africa). Here is the latest from our teams:

On Vinson, private climbers Keith and Michelle flew to Union Glacier yesterday, where they met up with Mike Bennett. Below is a photo of the duo before departing Punta Arenas. Also at Union Glacier, our Mount Sildey climbers are ready to start their expedition today, most of these climbers coming from our recent Vinson team climb.

Moving north to Aconcagua, our second team of the season has officially arrived in Mendoza. Earlier this morning, the team did gear checks and a guide briefing with CTSS Guides Mike King and Ty Vineyard. They will spend the rest of the day exploring Mendoza before enjoying a team dinner tonight.

And finally, Kilimanjaro has been busy, as our second team of the season starts their climb via the Machame Route. This team is part of our Rugged Luxury Expeditions, which is all about bringing comfort, innovation, and sophistication to the most remote places without compromising the authentic experiential aspects of adventure. The team made it to Shira Camp today in the pouring rain, but they quickly retreated to the comfort of the Big House for a gourmet chef-prepared lunch of roasted tomato soup and chicken teriyaki stir-fry. The team will have plenty of time to rest and relax with hot showers, full body massages, and a delicious steak dinner with red wine jus. This Rugged Luxury setup makes every foot in elevation gain a pleasure; the team knows what’s waiting for them at camp!

Thank you to CTSS co-owner Caroline Pemberton for sharing these shots with our team. She is joining this inaugural Kilimanjaro climb to celebrate the launch of Rugged Luxury Expeditions.