Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif is the highest mountain of Antarctica. It is in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. The massif is about  from the South Pole.  It is about  long and  wide. At  the highest point is Mount Vinson.  It was named in 2006 after Carl Vinson, long-time member of the U.S. Congress from the state of Georgia. 

Vinson Massif was first seen in 1958 and first climbed in 1966. 

Though the yearly snowfall on Vinson is low, high winds can cause base camp accumulations up to  in a year. During the summer season, November through January, there are 24 hours of sunlight. The average temperature during these months is .

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Category:Mountains of Antarctica