Mount Vinson in 3D

Antarctica · low polar sun

Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica

Mount Vinson is the highest point in Antarctica, 4,892 m, in the Ellsworth Mountains. An American expedition led by Nicholas Clinch first climbed it on 18 December 1966, and its height was fixed by GPS in 2004. The ice sheet lies about 2,000 m below, and the South Pole is some 1,200 km away; this walk has the low polar sun.

Where: Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica
Height: 4,892 m, the highest point in Antarctica
First climbed: 18 December 1966
The ice sheet: About 2,000 m below the summit

Walk Mount Vinson in 3D

A real-time 3D model, built from open elevation data and published measurements. Loads 2.1 MB when you start.

Works in VR on Meta Quest and other WebXR headsets: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR.

Walk it yourself. Works on this phone.

Part of the Seven Summits pack: a one-time unlock in this browser.

Terrain from open elevation data · a 3D reconstruction, not a photograph · tags as in the app

Hear the guide

The narrator from the app reads each tour stop. Transcripts below.

Mount Vinson · 4,892 m
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The highest point in Antarctica, in the Ellsworth Mountains. First climbed on 18 December 1966 by an American expedition led by Nicholas Clinch.
Above the ice sheet
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Its height was fixed by GPS in 2004. The ice sheet around the massif lies about 2,000 m below, and the South Pole is some 1,200 km away.

How to visit Mount Vinson

Vinson is reached only on expensive guided expeditions flown in from South America during the Antarctic summer.

Access, seasons and permits change: check locally before you go.

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Mount Vinson: questions and answers

What is the highest mountain in Antarctica?

Mount Vinson, 4,892 m, in the Ellsworth Mountains. It was first climbed on 18 December 1966.

Can you climb Mount Vinson?

Only on expensive guided expeditions flown in from South America during the Antarctic summer.

Can I walk around Mount Vinson in 3D?

Yes, in your browser. Everything on this page is free to read. Walking Mount Vinson in 3D is part of the Seven Summits pack: a one-time purchase with no subscription, and signing in with the same account unlocks it in the Farstep app too.

Can I walk Mount Vinson in VR?

Yes, on a Meta Quest or another WebXR headset: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR. The left stick walks, the right stick turns and the trigger opens the fact cards.