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When was the first official ascent of Vinson Massif completed?

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Vinson Massif was first climbed on 18 December 1966.

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Vinson Massif, the highest mountain in Antarctica, was first successfully climbed on 18 December 1966. The ascent was made by an American team during a U.S. Antarctic expedition. Vinson rises to 4,892 meters in the remote Sentinel Range and is one of the least accessible major peaks on Earth. Its first climb was an important milestone in Antarctic exploration and high-latitude mountaineering.

Key Facts

1.Date: 18 December 1966
2.Elevation: 4,892 m
3.Highest mountain in Antarctica

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