In one month’s time the ALE team to Mount Sidley may well have climbed the mountain and be back at Union Glacier. This year ALE are arranging for eight climbers to make the attempt. I understand that at least five are Seven Summiters and of those at least three will also complete the Continue Reading
What is the highest volcano in Australia?
Introduction The identity of the Volcanic Seven Summits is well-known (see here). Of these, there is currently a recognition of Mount Giluwe as the highest volcano in Australasia. However for those who consider Australia (rather than Australasia) as the true continent, identification of Continue Reading
Updated list of Volcanic Seven Summiters – January 2019
Following my last blog on January 2019’s Sidley expedition, this blog updates the list of those who have now completed the Volcanic Seven Summits. [There is a more recent blog here and my main Volcanic Seven Summits page contains the current list of Volcanic Seven Summiters.] There are now 19 Continue Reading
Mount Sidley ascents – update
This is my annual update of Mount Sidley ascents. ALE trip number 7 succeeded in putting two guides and three clients on the top of the volcano. All three clients completed the Volcanic Seven Summits with this ascent. A previous blog highlighted two of them. This year, due to the Continue Reading
Two more Volcanic Seven Summits hopefuls
It’s that time of the year again when various people will be preparing for their expedition to Mount Sidley. Mount Sidley, by way of reminder, is the highest volcano in Antarctica and therefore one of the Volcanic Seven Summits. As I have previously blogged, the Volcanic Seven Summits challenge Continue Reading