02/08/2025
Mt. Vinson is an enigmatic mountain in perhaps the most far-off corner of the globe that a mountaineer can dream of. It’s allure has driven many a IMG team to travel far-and-wide to climb its inspiring, remote slopes, hoping to return with incredible stories, jaw-dropping photographs, and a few new summiteers. This year, Vinson delivered as it always has for IMG, ever since we started running expeditions to the “Big Ice” in 1988.
This was a great lesson in patience for our entire team, and the lesson paid off. The second-half of the expedition could not have gone more smoothly; our team seemed to move up the mountain with ease, gifted with excellent weather and a strong group of climbers. With 100% to the summit, we were back in VBC only 6 days after leaving.
Vinson Massif only sees ~100-200 attempts per year, with only ~1,200 summits since it was first climbed in 1966. That means our group is joining an elite club of international climbers. Congratulations, everyone, on the amazing achievement!
Summit success, strong team, strong energy, strong leadership. All come together for a stellar Summit Day!
