Good news came in from our team in Antarctica: we had 12 climbers on top, along with all three of our guides! A massive congratulations goes out to our Vinson summiteers:

• Richard H.
• Steve F.
• Rachel S.
• Andrew D.
• Anjali M.
• Nathan F.
• Agnieszka M.
• Beata R.G.
• Piotr K.
• Jody B.
• Riki J.
• Shuvam C.
• CTSS Guide Josh McDowell
• CTSS Guide Mike Bennett
• CTSS Guide Ty Sauerbrey

Several climbers will be heading to Mount Sidley, 14,058 ft (4,285 m), for a chance at a second summit. Mount Sidley is one of the Volcanic Seven Summits, the tallest dormant volcano in Antarctica, and a testament to the raw power and beauty of the Antarctic wilderness that surrounds it.

Here’s a peek at their upcoming schedule:

• Descend to Vinson Base Camp
• Fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica
• Rest day at Union Glacier, Antarctica
• Gear checks and guide briefing for Mount Sidley in Union Glacier, Antarctica
• Final preparations at Union Glacier Camp
• Final preparations at Union Glacier Camp
• Fly to Mount Sidley
• Climb and summit Mount Sidley
• Fly back to Union Glacier, Antarctica

On the other side of the world, our Kilimanjaro climbers have either turned their attention homeward or have continued on with our signature African Safari. A few images of the summit team have also landed: