Please join us as we journey to the summit of Mt Bevin. A small group of intrepid explorers plans to make the first ascent of this very remote mountain. The adventure is just beginning and it will be a few years before all of the planning and logistics are in place. One of the more important and challenging aspects of the expedition is getting to and from Antarctica safely. The team is busy looking into various transport options. Please come back and see how we are getting along.
Climbing Mt Bevin, or any mountain in Antarctica, is a serious undertaking. The climb itself is expected to be moderate in terms of technical challenge, but the remoteness of the mountain and the climate of Antarctica add a layer of complexity. People often as...
Read MoreGetting to Mt Bevin is pretty easy. Start at Invercargill in southern New Zealand and take a 3,000 km boat journey south along the 170° line of longitude until you reach Cape Adare, and from there continue just a little further south into Moubray Bay. Once off...
Read MoreThe most direct route from Moubray Bay to Mt Bevin is up Ironside Glacier. A possible route marked in green is shown on the map below. This example route is just over 50 kms in length. A little research has indicated that this route may not be feasible. Thi...
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