About Vinson Massif: Vinson Massif rises in the Sentinel Range of Antarctica, one of the most remote and difficult-to-reach places on the planet. Because Antarctica has no permanent population or single owning nation, reaching this peak requires an expensive, carefully planned expedition, making it one of the least-climbed of the Seven Summits. Named for a Congressman — It was named after U.S. Congressman Carl Vinson, who championed funding for American Antarctic exploration.

Location: Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica · Height: 4,892 m (16,050 ft) The tallest mountain in Antarctica. · Mountain Range: The Sentinel Range · First Ascent: 1966 · Climbing Season: November–January · Territory: No single nation · Climbers Per Year: Only a few dozen · Danger: Extreme cold & isolation · Continent Rank: Tallest peak in Antarctica