Mount Vinson 1966: The Frozen Giant That Defied Men
March 19, 2026
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In 1966, a small American team made the first ascent of Mount Vinson in Antarctica, battling deadly cold, storms, and isolation.
In 1966, a small American team made the first ascent of Mount Vinson in Antarctica, battling deadly cold, storms, and isolation.
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