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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hyderabad's 16-year-old Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti scales the Globe- Youngest Indian to complete 7 Summits challenge
HYDERABAD Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge - scaling the highest peak on each continent, a feat that ranks among the most prestigious in global mountaineering. The 16-year-old's final ascent came on May 27, when he summited Mount Everest (8,848 m) after weeks of gruelling climbing. 'Standing on the summit of Everest and completing the 7 Summits is a dream come true,' said Vishwanath Karthikey. 'This journey tested every part of me- physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm grateful for the love and support I've received throughout this journey.' His journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when his elder sister Vaishnavi was preparing to trek Rudugaira. Vishwanath, then just 11, expressed interest in joining her. His family was sceptical. 'We discouraged him,' recalled his mother, Laxmi Padakanti, 'but his sister insisted we give him a chance. That first trek ended in failure, but something in him had changed.' From there, he just ascended, fuelled his passion in the snow by enrolling at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering where he trained for a good five months. His first attempt at Mount Elbrus in 2021 was also unsuccessful, but the setbacks only hardened his resolve. Over the years, he went on to summit Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, and Kosciuszko, each climb building towards his final Everest push. Mentorship played a critical role. He trained under Bharath and Lt. Romil Barthwal, an Indian Army veteran and noted mountaineer. 'Vishwanath's achievement is not just a mountaineering milestone,' said the mentors. 'It reflects his humility, discipline, and mental strength. He's proof of what young people can achieve with the right attitude and support.' For his grandparents and his father, Padakanti Rajendra Prasad, the pillars of his strength, the journey has been transformative. 'He was such a lazy child once,' Laxmi, laughs. 'Never played with the colony kids, slacked in studies. Now, he's the most responsible person I know. He also manages his studies alongside by scoring 92% in his Inter First Year.' Still, it hasn't been smooth. 'When we went to embassies for permissions, people would ask if he was adopted or if I even loved him to send him off to expeditions,' Laxmi says. 'But I didn't let it bother me. He's doing what he loves, and I'll support that any day.' As for what comes next, Laxmi says he is only going to up his record. 'He is interested in joining the Indian Army as well. Still deciding. But whatever road he takes, we are willing to support him' she affirms feeling proud.
ILoveQatar.net
20-05-2025
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar-based Indian woman Safrina Latheef reaches the summit of Mount Everest
The Peninsula Newspaper reported on 19 May 2025 that Safrina Latheef, a Qatar-based Indian expat woman, reached Mount Everest's summit on 18 May 2025, making her one of the first Doha-based Indian expat women to achieve such a feat. According to the report, she had reached the 8,848-metre summit, the highest mountain in the world, after a 20-hour climb. Safrina has been residing in Qatar with her husband, Dr. Shameel Musthafa, and daughter Minha since 2001. The Peninsula Newspaper further reported that she has already completed the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (5,895m), Aconcagua in Argentina (6,961m), and Mount Elbrus in Russia (5,642m) with her husband and has also done a high-altitude ice training in Kazakhstan. Source & cover image credit: The Peninsula
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'From Madagascar to Everest': A Malagasy Family on a Quest to Conquer the Roof of the World
Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR / / May 13, 2025 / A new chapter in the history of Malagasy mountaineering is being written in the Himalayas. The Bouka family, Zouzar, the father, accompanied by his two sons, Raj-Alexandre and Raïs, is currently in the final stretch of their ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 m), aiming to become the first Malagasy climbers to reach the top of the world. Download document: Since their arrival in Kathmandu on April 16, the Bouka family has been following a carefully planned acclimatization route. After a phase of adaptation in Pheriche (4,371 m) and at the Lobuche base camp (approx. 5,000 m), a summit they climbed in 2023 (6,119 m), marking their first "6000", they reached Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) on April 23. On April 29, the family began their first major rotation toward the high camps. They crossed the infamous Khumbu Icefall to reach Camp I (6,100 m) after 11h45 of effort for Zouzar Bouka and approximately 7h for Raïs and Raj-Alexandre Bouka. On May 2, they reached Camp II (6,500 m), where they spent a night without supplemental oxygen, then attempted a push toward Camp III. Zouzar and Raïs stopped at the Bergschrund (6,800 m), while Raj-Alexandre continued up to Camp III (7,000 m). Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month. But this expedition goes far beyond athletic performance. It is the culmination of a visionary family journey that began in 2021 on Malagasy soil with the ascent of peaks such as Pic Boby (2,658 m), Tsiafajavona (2,643 m), the Makay Massif, and the Vohitany volcano. Their journey expanded internationally: Kilimanjaro (5,895 m, 2023), Mount Baker, Island Peak (6,165 m), San Francisco (6,016 m), Ojos del Salado (6,890 m), Aconcagua (6,960 m), and several major Ecuadorian summits in 2025, including Cotopaxi (5,897 m) and Iliniza Norte (5,136 m). Their many expeditions across Madagascar also reflect a deep sense of connection to their land: Crête Rabobalahy, Langana, Ambatomanaoina, Mangabe, Iharanandrina, Angavo Be, and the Vavavato Massif, among others. True to values of humility, responsibility, and exemplarity, the Bouka family also stands out for their environmental commitment. Strict waste management-including biological waste-is implemented to preserve the purity of Everest. Now, on the eve of the final stage of their odyssey, the Bouka family moves forward carried by a collective dream: to raise the Malagasy flag on the roof of the world. Whether or not they reach 8,848 meters, their journey already represents a human, national, and symbolic victory. Madagascar, until now rarely associated with mountaineering, is carving its place in the world of great expeditions. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vision Madagascar NGO. Download Image (1): Caption (1): From Madagascar to Everest (1) Download Image (2): Caption (2): From Madagascar to Everest (2) Download Image (3): Caption (3): From Madagascar to Everest (3) Download Image (4): Caption (4): From Madagascar to Everest (4) Download Image (5): Caption (5): From Madagascar to Everest (5) Download Image (6): Caption (6): From Madagascar to Everest (6) Download Image (7): Caption (7): From Madagascar to Everest (7) YouTube Video Link: Caption: Our dream: to raise the flag of Madagascar on the roof of the world (FR) YouTube Channel Link: Follow their journey in real time: Visit their official platforms to experience the ascent day by day: Official website: Facebook: Madagascar et l'Everest Instagram: madagascar_everest YouTube: De Madagascar à l'Everest Contact: Company: Vision Madagascar NGContact details: marie@ number : 261320784623 SOURCE: Vision Madagascar NGO View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'From Madagascar to Everest': A Malagasy Family on a Quest to Conquer the Roof of the World
Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR / / May 13, 2025 / A new chapter in the history of Malagasy mountaineering is being written in the Himalayas. The Bouka family, Zouzar, the father, accompanied by his two sons, Raj-Alexandre and Raïs, is currently in the final stretch of their ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 m), aiming to become the first Malagasy climbers to reach the top of the world. Download document: Since their arrival in Kathmandu on April 16, the Bouka family has been following a carefully planned acclimatization route. After a phase of adaptation in Pheriche (4,371 m) and at the Lobuche base camp (approx. 5,000 m), a summit they climbed in 2023 (6,119 m), marking their first "6000", they reached Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) on April 23. On April 29, the family began their first major rotation toward the high camps. They crossed the infamous Khumbu Icefall to reach Camp I (6,100 m) after 11h45 of effort for Zouzar Bouka and approximately 7h for Raïs and Raj-Alexandre Bouka. On May 2, they reached Camp II (6,500 m), where they spent a night without supplemental oxygen, then attempted a push toward Camp III. Zouzar and Raïs stopped at the Bergschrund (6,800 m), while Raj-Alexandre continued up to Camp III (7,000 m). Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month. But this expedition goes far beyond athletic performance. It is the culmination of a visionary family journey that began in 2021 on Malagasy soil with the ascent of peaks such as Pic Boby (2,658 m), Tsiafajavona (2,643 m), the Makay Massif, and the Vohitany volcano. Their journey expanded internationally: Kilimanjaro (5,895 m, 2023), Mount Baker, Island Peak (6,165 m), San Francisco (6,016 m), Ojos del Salado (6,890 m), Aconcagua (6,960 m), and several major Ecuadorian summits in 2025, including Cotopaxi (5,897 m) and Iliniza Norte (5,136 m). Their many expeditions across Madagascar also reflect a deep sense of connection to their land: Crête Rabobalahy, Langana, Ambatomanaoina, Mangabe, Iharanandrina, Angavo Be, and the Vavavato Massif, among others. True to values of humility, responsibility, and exemplarity, the Bouka family also stands out for their environmental commitment. Strict waste management-including biological waste-is implemented to preserve the purity of Everest. Now, on the eve of the final stage of their odyssey, the Bouka family moves forward carried by a collective dream: to raise the Malagasy flag on the roof of the world. Whether or not they reach 8,848 meters, their journey already represents a human, national, and symbolic victory. Madagascar, until now rarely associated with mountaineering, is carving its place in the world of great expeditions. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vision Madagascar NGO. Download Image (1): Caption (1): From Madagascar to Everest (1) Download Image (2): Caption (2): From Madagascar to Everest (2) Download Image (3): Caption (3): From Madagascar to Everest (3) Download Image (4): Caption (4): From Madagascar to Everest (4) Download Image (5): Caption (5): From Madagascar to Everest (5) Download Image (6): Caption (6): From Madagascar to Everest (6) Download Image (7): Caption (7): From Madagascar to Everest (7) YouTube Video Link: Caption: Our dream: to raise the flag of Madagascar on the roof of the world (FR) YouTube Channel Link: Follow their journey in real time: Visit their official platforms to experience the ascent day by day: Official website: Facebook: Madagascar et l'Everest Instagram: madagascar_everest YouTube: De Madagascar à l'Everest Contact: Company: Vision Madagascar NGContact details: marie@ number : 261320784623 SOURCE: Vision Madagascar NGO View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
Nepal's new rule: Only climbers with 7,000 m experience can get Everest permits
Big news coming from Nepal! Now only climbers with 7,000 m experience would be able to get a permit to climb Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Yes, you read that right. So let's have a look at everything you need to know about this new rule: Only experienced climbers will get permits Nepal is planning a new regulation that would limit Mount Everest climbing permits to only those who have previously scaled a mountain of at least 7,000 meters. The move is aimed at adding safety and reducing fatalities up high. Everest's height is 8,849 meters. Learning from past mistake by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The new draft law is a response to increasing concerns about overcrowding and inexperience on Everest. In 2023, Nepal issued 478 climbing permits, leading to severe congestion in the 'Death Zone' — the high-altitude area near the summit where oxygen levels are dangerously low. That year saw at least 12 climbers die and five go missing on the mountain. Critics argue that too many unprepared climbers are being allowed to attempt the climb, putting themselves and others at risk. Permits tied to climbing peaks within Nepal Under the proposed legislation, climbers would need to show proof of summiting at least one 7,000-meter peak within Nepal before receiving an Everest permit. Additionally, the law mandates that expedition leaders, known as "sardars," and mountain guides must be Nepali citizens. The bill is currently under consideration in Nepal's National Assembly, where the ruling alliance holds the majority needed to pass it. Scope International expedition leaders have raised concerns about the restriction to Nepal-based peaks. They argue that experience on similar mountains worldwide, such as Aconcagua (Argentina), Denali (USA), or Ama Dablam (Nepal, 6,812 meters), should also qualify. Lukas Furtenbach of Furtenbach Adventures and Garrett Madison of Madison Mountaineering believe limiting eligibility to Nepal's few popular 7,000-meter peaks could be impractical and overly restrictive. Nepal's mountaineering industry faces pressure With over 400 open peaks — 74 of which are above 7,000 meters — Nepal is a global hub for high-altitude climbing. Yet, only a handful of these taller mountains attract climbers. As pressure mounts to improve safety standards, the government is navigating how to balance tourism revenue with responsible mountaineering practices. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
