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MT. VINSON EXPEDITION PROVIDERS: SL NO. NAME OF THE COMPANY LOCATION 1 Patagonicas 1303 Sumac Ave Boulder, CO 2 Mountain Trip 3 Rainier Mountaineering , Inc 4 Jagged Globe The Foundry Studios, 45 Mo 5 Adventure Consultants 6 International Mountain Guides 7 Alpine Ascents International 109 W.Mercer St., Seattle, 8 Adventure Peaks 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, 9 American Alpine Institute 10 11 International Sherpa Guides 12 Maximum Adventure 13 Polar Explorers 14 Berg Adventures International 15 Mountain Madness Inc. 16 Kobler & Partner GmbH 17 Satori Adventures & Expeditio - 18 7 Summits Club Ltd Moscow 19 Amical 15445 Kreitel St. Anchorag 108 Aurum, Ophir, CO 81426 30027 SR 706 East Ashford, WA 98304 20 Brownston St, PO Box 73 Wanaka, 9343, New Zealand 31111 SR 706 E, P.O. Box 2 United States 1515 12th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Canada West Mountain School V5Y 1P1 Canada Redmond WA 98052/Mahankal- Kathamndu, Nepal United Kingdom CA17 4JH 1130 Greenleaf Avenue, Wil Canmore, AB T1W 3G7 Canada 3018 S.W. Charlestown St. Seattle, WA 98126 3012 Bern Switzerland Walserstr. 5 D-87561 Oberstdorf

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VINSON EXPEDITION PROVIDERS:SL NO.NAME OF THE COMPANYLOCATIONCONTACT NO.EMAIL IDCONTACT PERSONDATES OF TRIPSCOSTSWHAT IS INCLUDEDWHAT IS EXCLUDEDOFFER WITH SKIWEBSITE1Patagonicas1303 Sumac Ave Boulder, CO [email protected] 26 2014 - Dec 7 2014Dec 7 2014 - Dec 18 2014Dec 18 2014 - Dec 29 2014Dec 29 2014 - Jan 9 2015Jan 9 2015 - Jan 20 2015Price-$40,000Deposit-$6000Round trip flight from Punta Arenas to Mt Vinson Base CampProfessional Mountain GuidesAll community gear (such as tents, ropes, stoves, shovels, sleds, medical kit, etc.)All expedition food.Flight to Punta ArenasMeals in townhotelspersonal equipmentpassportpersonal items and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.)expenses incurred in the case of a rescue.Nowww.patagonicas.com/mt-vinson-expedition/ 2Mountain Trip15445 Kreitel St. Anchorage, AK 99516/108 Aurum, Ophir, CO [email protected] 4 - 19, 2014December 15 - 30, 2014December 26, 2014 - January 10, 2015January 6 January 21, 2015$39,000(without Ski)$76,500 (With Ski)Fooding StayEquipmentsYes(In the trip of 13th December)mountaintrip.com/international/vinson-massif/ 3Rainier Mountaineering , Inc30027 SR 706 EastAshford, WA [email protected] 3, 2014November 22, 2014 Price-$38900Deposit-$5000 RMI LeadershipFlight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Vinson Base Camp and return with 50 lbs of baggage allowance per person.Hotel accommodations as stated in the itinerary: three hotel nights in Punta Arenas prior to the flight to Antarctica and one upon our return, based on double occupancy*All breakfast and dinner meals on the mountain and other meals as stated in the itineraryAll group cooking, climbing and camping equipmentInternational roundtrip airfare to Punta ArenasAccommodations and meals in Punta Arenas not included in itineraryMedical evacuation insurance of $150,000 (required)Travel insurancePersonal clothing and equipmentExcess baggage fees on flights to and from Punta ArenasExcess baggage fees on flight to Union Glacier (50 lbs per person included in price, additional charge of $66 per kilogram)Airport taxes and Chilean entry visaTips for RMI GuidesRescue costs or costs associated with early departure from the expeditionHelicopter or charter flightPersonal communications (Satellite phone, phone, fax, email)Bottled water and personal drinksAdditional room charges including laundry service and other personal expensesCosts incurred as a result of delays or events beyond the control of RMITransfers between the Punta Arenas airport and hotel for arrival and departure flightsMedical, hospitalization and evacuation costs (by any means)The cost of delays due to weather, road or trail conditions, flight delays, government intervention, illness, medical issues, hospitalization, evacuation costs (by helicopter or any other means), or any other contingency which we or our agents cannot control are not included.Nowww.rmiguides.com/vinson-massif/ 4Jagged GlobeThe Foundry Studios, 45 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EN, UK44 114 276 [email protected] 22 Nov Tue 9 Dec 2014Wed 3 Dec Sat 20 Dec 2014Sun 14 Dec Wed 31 Dec 2014Wed 24 Dec Sun 11 Jan 2015Mon 5 Jan Thu 22 Jan 2015Withou Flight-$40,200With Flight-$42,6003 nights' hotel accommodation in Punta ArenasEquipmentsNowww.jagged-globe.co.uk/climb/exp/i/vinson.html#itinerary 5Adventure Consultants20 Brownston St, PO Box 739Wanaka, 9343, New Zealand64 3 443 8711 [email protected] 24 - Dec 8, 2014Dec 5 - 19, 2014Dec 27, 2014 - Jan 10, 2015Jan 7 - 21, 2015US$39,000(without ski)US$76,950(with ski)Flights to and from Union Glacier in Antarctica Flights from Union Glacier to Vinson Massif base camp and return All group climbing equipment All expedition organisational requirements Tents and food while in Antarctica Mountain guides Use of the expedition satellite telephone for outgoing calls Dispatch webpage updated throughout the trip for friends & family to follow Transport of 23kg of personal equipment Air travel to and from Punta Arenas, Chile Hotel accommodation and meals in Punta Arenas Chilean visa and airport fees Personal insurance full travel, medical and rescue insurance is required as well as personal trip cancellation insurance. Medical evacuation insurance cover of US$150,000 is required. Personal clothing and equipment Excess baggage transportation charges of US$66.00 per kg for any baggage exceeding the personal equipment weight limit. Cost of satellite telephone calls whilst on expedition Yes(In the trip of 16th December)www.adventureconsultants.com/adventure/Vinson/ 6International Mountain Guides31111 SR 706 E, P.O. Box 246, Ashford, WA 98304United [email protected] 23 Dec 9, 2014 (led by Mike Hamill)Dec 26, 2014 Jan 11, 2015 (led by Greg Vernovage)Jan 6 Jan 22, 2015$ 38900Guide feesFlight from Chile to Vinson base camp and returnTwo hotel nights in Punta Arenas prior to the flight to Antarctica and one upon our returnall group ground transfersall meals while climbing with the exception of snacksall group equipment.Flights from the U.S. to Punta Arenas and the returnHotels nights required due to weather delaysRestaurant mealsvisa feespersonal equipment and items of a personal natureYes(In the trip on 23rd November,2014)www.mountainguides.com/vinson.shtml 7Alpine Ascents International109 W.Mercer St., Seattle, WA [email protected] JanowNovember 23, 2014 - December 12, 2014 December 4,2014 - December 23, 2014 December 15, 2014 - January 2, 2015 December 26, 2014 - January 14, 2015January 6 - January 25, 2015 Vinson Climb: $39,000.00Ski The Last Degree Only: $58,000.00Ski The Last Degree and Mount Vinson: Price - Call for details All flights to and from the mountain from Punta ArenasAll flights to and from the South Pole (for the South Pole ski tour)Support services while in the AntarcticAll meals while in the AntarcticLodging in the AntarcticAll group climbing gearGuide services and fees$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)Meals and hotels in Punta Arenas Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks$150 entrance fee in Punta Arenas International round-trip airfare Excess baggage charges and airport taxesPersonal itemsEvacuation insurance (required by flight service - details in your confirmation package). All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)Trip cancellation insurance Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Alpine Ascents Internationals control All prices and dates subject to change.Yes(In the trips of December 15,December 26 & January,6)www.alpineascents.com/vinson-price-date.asp 8Adventure Peaks101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DB44 -01539 [email protected] Nov 2014-8th Dec 20144th Dec 2014-19th Dec 201415th Dec 2014-30th Dec 201426th Dec 2014-10th Jan 20156th Jan 2015-21st Jan 2015$39000(without ski)$74500(with ski)A British expedition team leader. Small groups may use a local leader. Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition. Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.Hotel and other accommodation in Punta Arenas on a Bed & Breakfast basis (3 nights at the start only) All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb. Medical safety equipment and supplies. Communication equipment (each member on a Grade 3B or above are normally provided with a radio whilst on the mountain and the team is often supported with a Satellite Telephone and e-mail facilities on extended expeditions at Base Camp). 90 - 120 litre kit bag for expedition members for UK based clients. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning clients 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks.International flights to and from Punta Arenas Hotel nights in Punta Arenas at the end of your trip. Personal climbing clothes and equipment. Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations. Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified. Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment. Excess baggage. Tips for porters and local guides. Costs associated with an expedition finishing early. Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early. Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.Yeswww.adventurepeaks.com/expeditions/mt_vinson.htm 9American Alpine Institute1515 12th StreetBellingham, WA [email protected] 24 - Dec 8, 2014Dec 5 - 19, 2014Dec 27, 2014 - Jan 10, 2015Jan 7 - 21, 2015$39000Flights to and from Union Glacier in AntarcticaFlights from Union Glacier to Vinson Massif base camp and returnProfessional Mountain Guides' servicesAll expedition organizational requirementsTents and group cooking equipmentGroup climbing equipmentUse of expedition satellite phone for outgoing callsDispatch webpage updated throughout the trip for friends and family to followTransport of 50 lbs (23 kg) of personal equipmentAir travel to and from Punta Arenas, Chile; Hotel and meals in Punta Arenas; visa and airport fees; personal insurance - full travel, trip cancellation, medical, and rescue insurance is required. Medical evacuation insurance coverage of US$150,000 is required; personal clothing and equipment; excess baggage transport charges of US$66 per kg for any baggage exceeding the personal equipment weight limit; cost of satellite phone call while on the expedition.Nowww.alpineinstitute.com/catalog/mt-vinson-expedition/ 10Canada West Mountain School47 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V5Y [email protected] and logistics from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Vinson and back to Punta Arenasflights from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier (Antarctica) and returnPre-Expedition support services for all aspects of your planning and training leading up to the climball flights to and from Vinson Massif while in the Antarcticbaggage allowance of 22 kgs for flights to Antarcticaall food and accommodation while in Antarcticaall safety, rescue and technical equipmentall group and communal camp gearuse of satellite phone while on the tripProfessional IFMGA Mountain Guide services (max. 1:4 ratio)International flights and transfers to and from Punta Arenas, Chileall personal climbing and camping equipment (see gear list)excess baggage fees while traveling to/from Punta Arenaspersonal evacuation insurance for $50,000 USD minimumall meals and accommodation while not in Antarcticaextra charges or costs incurred as a result of delays or changes to the proposed itineraryVisa and/or entry fees for traveling in ChileMedical insurance* valid for ArgentinaMiscellaneous personal costs on and off the mountainAny costs incurred by travel delays, lost or delayed baggage, or for any other reasonNowww.themountainschool.com/expeditions/antarctica-vinson.html#20 11International Sherpa Guides16300 Redmond Way NE Suite # 201Redmond WA 98052/Mahankal-5, GolfutarKathamndu, Nepal1-888-800-0830977 985-110-6500---Vinson Climb: $40,000.00 Vinson Climb & Ski the Last Degree: $55,000.00Ski the Last Degree Only: $55,000All flights to and from the mountain from Punta ArenasAll flights to and from the South Pole (for the South Pole ski tour)Support services while in the AntarcticAll meals while in the AntarcticLodging in the AntarcticAll groups climbing gear Guide services and fees$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)Meals and hotels in Punta ArenasAlcoholic beverages and bottled drinksInternational round-trip airfare Excess baggage charges and airport taxesPersonal itemsEvacuation insurance (required by flight service details in your confirmation package).All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)Yeswww.internationalsherpaguides.com/mt-vinson/ 12Maximum AdventureHartley Fold House,HartleyKirkby StephenCumbriaUnited KingdomCA17 [email protected] November and January2,5000ppEconomy class return airfares from the UKUK airport taxesThree nights' hotel accommodation (single room) with breakfast in Punta Arenas as detailed in the itineraryCharter flight from Punta Arenas to Vinson Base CampAll leader and guides' costs23kg baggage allowance on flight to Antarctica from Punta ArenasAll communal climbing equipment, e.g. tents, ropes, stoves, shovels, sleds and medical kit.All expedition foodOverseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticketMain meals in Punta Arenas (lunch and evening meal)Excess baggage on flight to AntarcticaPersonal equipmentCharges incurred as a result of flight delays (including additional hotel nights)Bar bills and laundryTravel insuranceOptional tripsTipsNowww.maximumadventure.com/south-america/mt-vinson.html 13Polar Explorers1130 Greenleaf Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 [email protected] 31, 2014 Jan 22, 2015-Includes all accommodations and meals while in Antarctica, guide(s), permits, communication & safety gear.-Yespolarexplorers.com/expeditions/south-pole/vinson-massif 14Berg Adventures International207 Miskow CloseCanmore, AB T1W 3G7Canada1-403-609-41481-866-609-4148 [email protected] 19, 2014-Dec 07, 2014US $39,900.00Deposit: US $5,000.00Round-trip air transport from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier, AntarcticaRound-trip air transport from Union Glacier to Ellsworth Mountains, AntarcticaSupport services while in the AntarcticaAll meals while in AntarcticaAll group climbing, camping and cooking gear in AntarcticaGuide services and feesnternational round-trip airfare to Punta ArenasExcess luggage charges and airport taxesMeals and accommodations in Punta ArenasPersonal gearMedical/Evacuation trip insurance (highly recommended)Charges incurred as a result of delays and itinerary changes beyond the control of Berg Adventures International. We recommend travel insurance to cover any unforeseen costs. Contact our office for more information.Private guidesNowww.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/antarctica/vinson-itinerary.php 15Mountain Madness Inc.3018 S.W. Charlestown St.Seattle, WA [email protected] 23-December 12December 4-23December 15-January 3, 2015December 26-January 14, 2015 (led by Ossy Freire)January 6-25, 2015 (led by Ossy Freire)$39000Airfare from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier and to Base CampGuidesAll meals while in AntarcticaGroup climbing equipment including tents, ropes, cooking gear and sledsAirfare to Punta ArenasFood and lodging while in Punta ArenasPersonal equipmentRescue/evacuation insuranceTrip insuranceLaundry, phone calls and other items of a personal natureAdditional costs incurred due to circumstances beyond the control of Mountain MadnessNowww.mountainmadness.com/adventures/expeditions/antarctica/vinson#trip-overview/description 16Kobler & Partner GmbHNeubrckstrasse 1663012 BernSwitzerland0041-031 381 23 [email protected] November,2014-11 December,2014-Organisation of the entire expeditionAll formalities, fees and permitsFlight Punta ArenasUnion Glacier and backFlight Union GlacierVinson base camp and backAll transfers (taxi in Punta Arenas, etc.)Overnight stay in good hotel in Punta Arenas in double rooms (2 nights)Half-board during days in Punta Arenas (cf. programme)Full-board during stay at Union Glacier CampFull-board (= special high camp food) on the mountain, uncooked (to/from Union Glacier Camp)High mountain stoves (MSR, fuel) and cutleryGroup equipment, e.g. snow saws, sleds, ice swords, walkie-talkies, safety material, etc.First-aid kit/ pharmacyAccommodation in two-/three-man tent (Type North Face VE25)Satellite phone, tax excludedPreparation meeting in Berne at Bchli Bergsport, incl. 8%-discount voucherMountain guideExpedition doctor, if possibleFlight EuropePunta ArenasEurope (flights from Europe can be booked with Kobler & Partner)Cancellation insurance Individual beverages in Punta ArenasPersonal medication (cf. leaflet)Extra costs arising due to changes in the programmeIndividual insurance (obligatory)Nowww.kobler-partner.ch/en/travel_offer/mt-vinson 17Satori Adventures & Expedition-417-844-5834---- Airport/Hotel Transfers, all meals from Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas, group climbing and camping equipment, and guides.Meals and hotels in Punta Arenas, airfare to/from Punta Arenas, rescue/evacuation and travel insurance bottled water, soda, and alcohol.Nosatoriexpeditions.com/expeditions/antarctica/vinson-massif/ 187 Summits Club Ltd [email protected],LudaDecember 04 - December 19December 15 - December 30December 26 - January 1042 890 USDMeeting and seeing off in Punta Arenas (PA)booking hotel in Punta Arenasbriefing before departure to Antarcticaflights PA Patriot Hills (PH) Vinson Massif - BC PH PAfood and lodging in Antarcticagroup equipment for the climbclimbing guide and supporting staff, doctor for the whole trip luggage allowance (25 kg on all flights in Antarctica) jacket (Polartec&Windbloc) with 7 summits Club logo two T-shirts with 7 summits Club logoChilean multi visa light to Punta Arenas accommodation in Punta Arenaspersonal camping and climbing equipment extra expenses in Punta Arenas entailed by flight delays overweight (over 25kg) insurance covering climbing to 5000m (no less than 150 000USD of coverage)No7summits-club.com/programs/all/program_5/ 19AmicalWalserstr. 5 D-87561 Oberstdorf 0049 - [email protected] December,2014 - 14 January , 201434052.00 EUR / person (4 participant)33150.00 EUR / person(5 participant)Organization of the entire expeditionExpedition leader of AMICAL alpineall formalities, permits and feesScheduled flights LAN Airlines Frankfurt-Madrid-Santiago de Chile and back with 23 kg of task-+ 8 kg hand luggageAviation tax and airport feesTransfers according to the programReturn flight by chartered aircraft from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier and the base camp with 20 kg of task-+ 6 kg hand luggage4 nights in a simple, neat hotel in Punta Arenas in double room with breakfastFull meals during the day in Antarctica, uncookedentire mountain equipment such as slides, Tents (The North Face) and camping matsSpecial HL-meals (uncooked) and MSR petrol stoveFixing material + Gehseile2 powerful radiosSatellite Phone + Solar ChargerDoctor in Patriot HillsFirst aid kitAMICAL alpine gift20 greeting postcardFees for excess baggage (66 U.S. $ / kg for the flight Punta Arenas - Patriot Hills), their lunch / dinner and drinks and complimentary nights in Punta Arenas and Santiago de Chile for delays due to weather, emergency flights.Nowww.amical.de/expedition/expeditionen-antarktisarktis/mt.-vinson-expedition.html NOTE:1)The required catalogues of some companies are downloaded and attached to the mail. Please check.2)Some of the companies do not provide dates and price information directly on their website.These companies are required to be contacted personally for further details.
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