At simply 17, Kaamya Karthikeyan has made historical past because the youngest feminine to beat the Seven Summits, finishing her extraordinary journey by scaling Mount Vinson in Antarctica and provoking adventurers across the globe.
A scholar of the Indian Navy Youngsters’s Faculty in Mumbai, Kaamya reached this milestone on December 24 by summiting the 16,050-foot peak of Mount Vinson, marking the fruits of the distinguished Seven Summits Problem.
Accompanied by her father, Commander S. Karthikeyan of the Indian Navy, Kaamya’s achievement solidifies her standing as a worldwide mountaineering icon and a beacon of inspiration for younger explorers.
Her unimaginable journey started on the age of 13, with ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount Elbrus in Europe, Mount Kosciuszko in Australia, Mount Aconcagua in South America, Mount Denali in North America, Mount Everest in Asia, and at last, Mount Vinson in Antarctica.
The Indian Navy celebrated her success, commending Kaamya and her father for showcasing the unwavering willpower and potential of Indian youth.
“This can be a proud second for India and the Navy,” it mentioned in a press release.
Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan, class XII scholar at @IN_NCSMumbai, scripts historical past by changing into the youngest feminine on the planet to scale seven highest peaks throughout seven continents – Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro), Europe (Mt. Elbrus), Australia (Mt. Kosciuszko), South America (Mt. Aconcagua),… pic.twitter.com/GyC2bE8LCK
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 29, 2024
Kaamya initially made headlines as one of many youngest climbers to beat Mount Everest. Her current accomplishment provides one other milestone to her journey, persevering with to encourage younger adventurers throughout the globe.
Talking from Antarctica, Kaamya devoted her success to dreamers throughout the globe. “Every peak taught me classes about braveness, endurance, and our planet’s magnificence. I hope my journey conjures up others to pursue their passions,” she mentioned.
Indian Navy acknowledged on X, “Kaamya Karthikeyan, class XII scholar scripts historical past by changing into the youngest feminine on the planet to scale seven highest peaks throughout seven continents – Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro), Europe (Mt. Elbrus), Australia (Mt. Kosciuszko), South America (Mt. Aconcagua), North America (Mt. Denali), Asia (Mt. Everest) & culminating with the present climb in Antarctica.”
Additionally added, “The younger Everester reached the summit of Mt Vincent Antarctica alongside along with her father, Cdr S Karthikeyan, on 24 December 2024 at 17:20 hrs Chilean Normal Time to finish the Seven Summits Problem.”
