Beauty queen claims another mountain record
KUALA LUMPUR: Mrs Malaysia World 2017 Datin Harveen Kaur has completed back-to-back climbs to the Everest Base Camp and summit of Island Peak in a single Himalayan expedition, earning her a second entry in the Malaysia Book of Records.
Sharing the good news, she said she reached the base camp on May 16, before successfully summiting Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, on May 20.
On Aug 7, the Malaysia Book of Records recognised her as the 'First Beauty Queen to Complete Back-to-Back Everest Base Camp and Island Peak' climbs.
Everest Base Camp (5,364m) in Nepal's Khumbu region serves as the gateway for climbers attempting to climb Mount Everest.
Nearby Island Peak (6,189m), a striking trekking peak accessible from Imja Valley, is a popular challenge for mountaineers and trekkers alike.
The latest feat marks Harveen's second record-setting achievement, Bernama reported.
In September 2023, she became the 'First Beauty Queen to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro', Africa's highest peak at 5,895m.
Her mountaineering journey has also taken her to Mera Peak (6,476m) in Nepal, which she scaled on April 11, 2024. That expedition came at a cost – she lost her left middle finger to frostbite.
In the spirit of National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, Harveen urged Malaysians to strive for excellence in all they set out to achieve.
'Let's make our nation stand out in the world by scaling new heights in our pursuits,' she said.
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