Arjun Vajpai Becomes First Indian to Conquer Mt. Shishapangma
Arjun Vajpai, the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest, has once again made India proud by accomplishing another historic feat. On October 9, 2024, Arjun Vajpai stood atop Mt. Shishapangma, completing his 8th successful summit of a peak over 8,000 meters. With this accomplishment, he set four new records, adding another milestone to his illustrious mountaineering career.
Arjun’s Mountaineering Legacy
At just 30 years old, Arjun Vajpai had already earned recognition in the Guinness World Records for being the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest (2010) and Mt. Lhotse (2011).
His recent victory on Mt. Shishapangma is yet another chapter in his relentless pursuit of mountaineering excellence.
Challenges Along the Way
Arjun Vajpai’s 8 Successful Summits (So Far)
With six summits remaining, Arjun Vajpai is on his way to achieving one of mountaineering’s greatest honors. His journey is not just about climbing peaks it’s about making history and carrying India’s hopes to the world’s highest mountains.
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Why in the news? | Arjun Vajpai, the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest, has once again made India proud by accomplishing another historic feat. |
First Indian to Climb 8,000m Peaks | 8th summit of 8,000-meter peaks |
Climbing Legacy | Youngest to summit Mt. Everest (2010) and Mt. Lhotse (2011) |
Completed Summits | Mt. Everest (2010), Mt. Lhotse (2011), Mt. Manaslu (2011), Mt. Makalu (2016), Mt. Cho Oyu (2016), Mt. Kangchenjunga (2018), Mt. Annapurna (2023), Mt. Shishapangma (2024) |
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