« Click on thumbnails to enlarge photos » Vinson Massif Located 1200 km's from the South Pole, it is massive. Stretching 13 miles in length and is 8 miles wide, it s situated on a sea of ice. Antarctica's extreme temperatures and weather make climbing Vinson a serious task. It was an emotional summit for me as I stood on top, looking out into the surreal landscape, as this was my Seventh Summit. QUICK FACTS Mountain: Vinson Massif Continent: Antarctica Country: Sentinel Range: Caucasus Height: 16,067 ft / 4,897 m Summit Date: Jan 7, 2008 Route Climbed: Revised First Ascent: 1966 Nicholas Clinch