17-year-old Mumbai teen conquers seven highest peaks on seven continents
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17-year-old Mumbai teen conquers seven highest peaks on seven continents

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Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student from Navy Children's School, Mumbai, has achieved the sensational feat of becoming the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on all seven continents. At just 17 years old, Kaamya completed the Seven Summits Challenge by climbing Mt Vinson in Antarctica on December 24, 2024, alongside her father, Commander S Karthikeyan. Her journey included summiting Africa’s Mt Kilimanjaro, Europe’s Mt Elbrus, Australia’s Mt Kosciuszko, South America’s Mt Aconcagua, North America’s Mt Denali, Asia’s Mt Everest, and finally Mt Vinson in Antarctica. The Indian Navy congratulated Kaamya and her father for this significant milestone on their official X handle, stating, “Kaamya Karthikeyan, Class XII student at Navy Children School, Mumbai, becomes the youngest female to scale the seven highest peaks across seven continents.” Navy Children School also celebrated her success, calling it a moment of immense pride for the institution.

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17-year-old Indian student becomes youngest to scale 7 highest peaks in world
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1 week, 3 days ago

17-year-old Indian student becomes youngest to scale 7 highest peaks in world

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents. Taking to its official handle on X, SpokespersonNavy posted on X, "Kaamya Karthikeyan, class XII student at @IN_NCS Mumbai, scripts history by becoming the youngest female in …

Mumbai Navy School's Class 12 girl conquers seven highest peaks in the world
1 week, 3 days ago

Mumbai Navy School's Class 12 girl conquers seven highest peaks in the world

Hindustan Times  

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents. Kaamya Karthikeyan poses for a picture with the national flag at Vinson Massif as she scripted history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale the seven …

Class 12 Student From Mumbai Becomes Youngest Female To Climb All Seven Peaks
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1 week, 3 days ago

Class 12 Student From Mumbai Becomes Youngest Female To Climb All Seven Peaks

ABP News  

A 17-year-old student from Navy Children School in Mumbai has become the youngest female in the world to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Taking to its official handle on X, SpokespersonNavy posted on X, "Kaamya Karthikeyan, class XII student at @IN_NCS Mumbai, scripts history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven …

Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes world’s youngest girl to conquer highest peaks on all seven continents - who is she?
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1 week, 4 days ago

Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes world’s youngest girl to conquer highest peaks on all seven continents - who is she?

Live Mint  

Kaamya Karthikeyan, 17, has become the youngest girl globally to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents after successfully climbing Antarctica's Vinson Massif. She was also declared the youngest girl to have summited the highest peak on six continents barring Antarctica. Her outstanding accomplishments have not only earned her the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest national …

Mumbai Navy School's Class 12 girl conquers seven highest peaks in the world | Video
1 week, 4 days ago

Mumbai Navy School's Class 12 girl conquers seven highest peaks in the world | Video

India TV News  

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents. The young Everester reached the summit of Mt Vincent Antarctica along with her father, Cdr S Karthikeyan, on December 24 at 1720 hrs Chilean Standard Time to complete the …

17-year-old becomes youngest woman to complete Seven Summits challenge
1 week, 4 days ago

17-year-old becomes youngest woman to complete Seven Summits challenge

India Today  

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old student from the Indian Navy Children's School in Mumbai, has etched her name in history as the youngest woman to scale the highest peaks on all seven continents. Kaamya achieved this remarkable milestone on December 24 when she scaled Antarctica’s Mount Vinson. Accompanied by her father, Commander S Karthikeyan of the Indian Navy, Kaamya conquered the …

Hyderabad teen summits highest peak in Antarctica
1 month ago

Hyderabad teen summits highest peak in Antarctica

The Hindu  

At 16, when many of his age group wouldn’t have seen even a snow-clad mountain, Padakanti Vishwanath Karthikey charted out his own route to history to become the youngest Indian to summit Mt Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica. The 11th Standard student of Resonance Junior College in Hyderabad, achieved this magnificent feat last Tuesday as part of the …

Nepalese Sherpa, 18, Breaks World Record by Climbing 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Meters
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepalese Sherpa, 18, Breaks World Record by Climbing 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Meters

China Daily  

Nepalese mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest person in the world to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. He reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in the Xizang autonomous region, China, on the morning of Oct 9. With this accomplishment, Sherpa has overtaken his uncle, Mingma Gyabu Sherpa, for the world record. …

A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome

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Nepalese teenager sets world record by climbing all 14 of Earth’s highest peaks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepalese teenager sets world record by climbing all 14 of Earth’s highest peaks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nima Rinji Sherpa set the record after reaching the …

Nepali becomes youngest to climb world's 8,000 m peaks
3 months ago

Nepali becomes youngest to climb world's 8,000 m peaks

The Hindu  

An 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer on Wednesday broke the record for the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks, his team said. Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Tibet's 8,027-metre-high Shisha Pangma on Wednesday morning, completing his mission to stand on the world's highest peaks. 'Proud moment' Nima Rinji Sherpa, who already holds multiple records from …

It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest
7 months, 1 week ago

It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest

Hindustan Times  

While other kids her age were consumed by toys, Kaamya Karthikeyan discovered her passion for hiking. At just 16, she became the youngest Indian and the second-youngest girl, globally, to summit Mount Everest from the Nepal side. Accompanied by her father, Indian Navy Commander S Karthikeyan, the journey was “special” for the Mumbai girl. Kaamya adds, “He’s my role model …

Bhopal-Based Jyoti Ratre Becomes Oldest Indian Woman To Climb Everest At 55
7 months, 1 week ago

Bhopal-Based Jyoti Ratre Becomes Oldest Indian Woman To Climb Everest At 55

ABP News  

When most people plan to retire at the age of 55, Bhopal-based entrepreneur turned mountaineer Jyoti Ratre surprises society by scaling the world’s highest peak Mount Everest. After several other big and small summits Jyoti aimed for Mount Everest in 2023, but hazardous weather made her descend after climbing 8,199 meters. 'Bigger Than She Imagine': Summit To Mount Everest Even …

16-Year-Old Kaamya Karthikeyan Summits Mount Everest, Becomes Youngest Indian To Do So
7 months, 2 weeks ago

16-Year-Old Kaamya Karthikeyan Summits Mount Everest, Becomes Youngest Indian To Do So

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy congratulated Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old class XII student from Navy Children School in Mumbai, for becoming the youngest Indian and the second youngest girl in the world to summit Mount Everest from the Nepal side. #IndianNavy congratulates Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan d/o Cdr S Karthikeyan on becoming the youngest #Indian & the second youngest girl in …

At 16, Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Scale MT Everest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

At 16, Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Scale MT Everest

Deccan Chronicle  

Jamshedpur:: Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old mountaineer, has become the youngest Indian to climb Mt Everest from Nepal side, the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation said on Thursday. An official of the TSAF, which supported her endeavour, said Kaamya was accompanied by her father, Commander S Karthikeyan of the Indian Navy, during the journey to the highest peak on the earth. “After …

Navy officer's daughter, 16, is youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest from Nepal side
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy officer's daughter, 16, is youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest from Nepal side

India Today  

A 16-year-old girl from Mumbai successfully scaled Mount Everest, becoming the youngest Indian mountaineer to scale the world's highest peak from the Nepal side, the Indian Navy said on Thursday. Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student from Navy Children School in Mumbai, along with her father Cdr S Karthikeyan, embarked on their expedition to climb Mount Everest on April 3, …

How a mountaineering team climbed the highest peak in every Indian state
1 year, 2 months ago

How a mountaineering team climbed the highest peak in every Indian state

Live Mint  

As the nation celebrated its 75th Independence Day last year, Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal started looking for a unique climb to mark the occasion. The idea that he finally hit upon, turned out to be his longest expedition yet—the highest peak in every Indian state. “And of course, since nobody had done anything like this before, it was an added …

Norwegian climber denies leaving dying guide behind to break world record at K2 peak
1 year, 4 months ago

Norwegian climber denies leaving dying guide behind to break world record at K2 peak

Hindustan Times  

Record-breaking Norwegian montaineer Kristin Harila denied the allegations that she and her team climbed over a dying guide to reach the K2 summit in Pakistan in a bid to become the world's fastest climber to climb all the peaks over 8,000 metres. Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, left, and her Nepali sherpa guide Tenjen Sherpa, right, who climbed the world's 14 …

Record-setting Sherpa guide sets a new climbing goal for the world's highest peaks
1 year, 5 months ago

Record-setting Sherpa guide sets a new climbing goal for the world's highest peaks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Sherpa guide who climbed …

Norwegian climber retires after becoming the fastest to climb world's highest 14 peaks in 92 days
1 year, 5 months ago

Norwegian climber retires after becoming the fastest to climb world's highest 14 peaks in 92 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Norwegian who just became …

Famous Nepalese Sherpa guide sets world record, scales Mt Everest for 27th time
1 year, 7 months ago

Famous Nepalese Sherpa guide sets world record, scales Mt Everest for 27th time

Firstpost  

Kathmandu: World-renowned Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mt Everest for a record 27th time on Wednesday, beating his own record with the highest number of ascends on the world’s highest peak. Pasang Dawa Sherpa, 46, a fellow Sherpa guide, scaled the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday for the 26th time, equalling Kami Rita’s previous record for the most …

She's Just 24 & Has Already Made Climbing Records. Now, this Telangana Darebee is Ready to Scale an Antarctica Peak
2 years, 2 months ago

She's Just 24 & Has Already Made Climbing Records. Now, this Telangana Darebee is Ready to Scale an Antarctica Peak

News 18  

Twenty-four-year old Anvitha Reddy from Bhongir in Telangana has already conquered two out of the 14 death-zone summits in the world – Mount Everest and Mount Manaslu. The first Indian woman to summit Manaslu mountain in winter, she is gearing up to scale another peak, Mount Vinson, in Antarctica this winter. The MBA grad had joined a rock climbing institute …

Nepalese climber Sanu Sherpa sets record atop Pakistan mountain
2 years, 5 months ago

Nepalese climber Sanu Sherpa sets record atop Pakistan mountain

Al Jazeera  

Sherpa becomes the first person to climb the world’s 14 tallest peaks twice after reaching top of Gasherbrum II. A 47-year-old Nepalese Sherpa has set a climbing record by scaling all the world’s 14 peaks higher than 8,000 metres for a second time, according to his agency. “It feels so good to be in the mountain.” Nepali mountaineer Sanu Sherpa …

Virat Chandra conferred Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Chandra conferred Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s Virat Chandra Telukunta, the youngest to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at the age of seven, was on Monday conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual event. Chandra, who hails from Trimulgherry, climbed the Kilimanjaro, the tallest African mountain at about 5,895 metres, on March 6, 2021, along with his …

The height of endeavor
3 years ago

The height of endeavor

China Daily  

On May 14, 2018, Chinese double amputee climber Xia Boyu reached the world's highest summit from the south side in Nepal, at the age of 69. Climber, 69, conquers the world's tallest peak with artificial legs having lost them to frostbite on a previous attempt, Xu Lin reports. He is the first Chinese double amputee climber to conquer the mountain. …

The height of endeavor
3 years ago

The height of endeavor

China Daily  

On May 14, 2018, Chinese double amputee climber Xia Boyu reached the world's highest summit from the south side in Nepal, at the age of 69. Climber, 69, conquers the world's tallest peak with artificial legs having lost them to frostbite on a previous attempt, Xu Lin reports. He is the first Chinese double amputee climber to conquer the mountain. …

Pakistani, 19, becomes youngest person to summit K2
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistani, 19, becomes youngest person to summit K2

Al Jazeera  

Shehroze Kashif summits world’s second-highest mountain two months after climbing Mount Everest – the youngest person to do so. A 19-year-old Pakistani has become the youngest person to reach the summit of K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, the Alpine Club of Pakistan says. Shabash #ShehrozeKashif You have become pride of Pakistan being the youngest climber to reach at #K2 peak …

K2: Nepalese climbers complete first winter ascent of world’s second highest peak
3 years, 11 months ago

K2: Nepalese climbers complete first winter ascent of world’s second highest peak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A team of climbers have …

Nepali team first to top K2, world’s 2nd tallest peak, in winter
3 years, 11 months ago

Nepali team first to top K2, world’s 2nd tallest peak, in winter

Al Jazeera  

The group of 10 Nepalis was the only successful team so far among dozens currently attempting to scale the mountain. A team of Nepalese climbers made history by scaling the world’s second-highest peak – Pakistan’s K2 – in the winter season, a local Alpine Club official said, on the same afternoon a Spanish mountaineer fell and died lower down the …

The man who climbed the world’s 14 tallest mountains in six months
4 years ago

The man who climbed the world’s 14 tallest mountains in six months

Live Mint  

Mountaineering and exploration have its roots in expeditions that feature a large team, multiple camps and many lengths of fixed rope en route the summit. These days, Nirmaldai ‘Nims’ Purja has redefined the way these big mountains are climbed, a cocky approach for some that can best be described as heavy-metal climbing. Through my attempt, I also wanted to highlight …

Meet Kaamya, 12-yr-old girl who became youngest person to summit Mount Aconcagua
4 years, 11 months ago

Meet Kaamya, 12-yr-old girl who became youngest person to summit Mount Aconcagua

India TV News  

A class 7th student studying in Mumbai’s Navy Children School, Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest mountaineer to scale Mount Aconcagua on February 1, 2020. Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and outside of Asia. The daughter of a Naval officer had earlier summited Mount Stok Kangri in the Himalayas and reached the base camp of Mount Everest …

Nepali climber scales world's 14 highest peaks in 190 days
5 years, 2 months ago

Nepali climber scales world's 14 highest peaks in 190 days

India TV News  

A Nepali mountaineer has created history by scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in record 190 days after he climbed Mt Shishapangma in China on Tuesday. Nirmal Purja, 36, known as Nims, broke the previous record of a South Korean climber, Kim Chang-ho, who achieved the feat in 2003 to scale all the peaks higher than 8,000 metres in seven …

IPS Aparna Kumar scales Mount Denali, North America's highest peak
5 years, 6 months ago

IPS Aparna Kumar scales Mount Denali, North America's highest peak

India TV News  

IPS Aparna Kumar, DIG Indo-Tibetan Border Police has scaled the highest peak in North America - Mount Denali also known as Mount Mckinley. IPS Aparna Kumar has completed her 'Seventh Summit', which means she has now climbed the highest mountains of each of the 7 continents. List of mountains comprising of 'Seventh Summit' Asia: Mount Everest Africa: Kilimanjaro North America: …

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