Mount Vinson (Antarctica)

Submitted by Fernanda Maciel on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 01:58pm
Description

The Mount Vinson is the highest mountain of Antarctica. It has 4.892m, 16,050ft. The route started at the Vinson base camp at 6,900ft (2.100m) located in Branscomb Glacier. The first part of the route goes in the direction of the Low Camp at 9,000ft (2.750m) after 9km and +650m D+. After the Low Camp, the route follows a very long and steep section of 1,200m fixed ropes and 45 degrees slopes to the High Camp. This part has some rocky and blue ice around. The third part of the route goes to the High Camp at 12,400ft (3,770m).

Cotopaxi 360

Submitted by TylerCAndrews on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:57am
Description

This is an epic route around Ecuador's most iconic volcano. The route was first a two-day mountain bike race, but in recent years, competitive trail runners have begun running FKTs around Cotopaxi. Like many 360 routes, there are a variety of options for both start/finish points, direction (CCW vs CW) and which trails one wants to use. As with other 360 routes, the important stipulation is that one starts and finishes in the same spot and runs all the way around the mountain.