Ellsworth Mountains

Ellsworth Mountains

The Ellsworth Mountains are the largest mountain range in Antarctica. The mountains were discovered by American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth in 1935. Lake Ellsworth, which is also located in Antarctica is named after him as well.

The best times for expeditions are between December and February which are the summer months.

Fast Facts

Discovered by Lincoln Ellsworth
Discovered in 1935 during a trans Arctic flight
Mapped from ground surveys and aerial photographs between 1958-1966
200 miles long, 30 miles wide
Vinson Massif is the tallest peak at 16,050 feet
Expeditions are expensive
Average temperature is -20 F

Categories

Geography | Travel | Mountains

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Ellsworth Mountains
Peakbagger.com: Ellsworth Mountains
University of Texas Dallas: Antarctic Peak Named for Robert Rutford (March 6, 2007)
PBS: Mountain of Ice | The Producer's Story
Seven Summits: Mount Vinson, the Summit of Antarctica
MSNBC: Tides Affect Speed of Antarctic Ice Sheet (December 20, 2006)
YouTube Video: A tribute to Enya (Ellsworth Mountains) (Time:04:44)

Ellsworth Mountains News

Google News: Ellsworth Mountains
FAQGO.com: 71 year old Vinson Massif climber (January 29, 2008)
Article: Aussies Challenge Antarctic Unknown (December 14, 2006)
ScienceDaily: Satellite Instrument Helps Tackle Mysteries Of Ozone-eating Clouds (April 10, 2006)

Ellsworth Mountains History and Background

Oxford University: Ellsworth Mountains (552 kb)
University of Arizona: Transantarctic Mountains Timing of Deformation
NASA.gov: Deglaciation of the Southern Ellsworth Mountains, Weddell Sea...
U.S. Geological Survey: Craddock Massif and Vinson Massif Remeasured (143 kbs)

Ellsworth Mountains Travel

Ellsworth Mountains Travel Packages

Adventure Network: Ellsworth Mountain Safari
Berg Adventures International: Ellsworth Mountains of Antarctica
American Alpine Institute: Mount Vinson Expedition
Mountain Madness: Vinson Massif Climb

Ellsworth Mountains Activities

Victory Adventure Expeditions: South Pole Fights
Alpine Ascents: Mount Vinson Antarctica Guided Climbing Expedition
IceMarathon.com: Antarctic Ice Marathon 2008
Mountain Trip: Mount Vinson Massif-Antarctica-Seven Summits
Ski Mountaineer: Skiing the Pacific Ring of Fire and Beyond: Vinson Massif

Ellsworth Mountains Photos

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Ellsworth Mountains Blogs and Forums

Google Blog Search: Ellsworth Mountains
Teacher on Ice: Cold Feet: A Teacher's Tale
Teaching Expertise: E is for Ellsworth Mountains (October 12, 2007)

Ellsworth Mountains Books and Merchandise

Google Product Search: Ellsworth Mountains
Amazon.com: Books | Merchandise

Related Pages on Mahalo

Mountains | Antarctica | South Pole | Climbing | Mountaineering | Vinson Massif | Alaska Range | Cascade Mountains | Polar Bear

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