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52-year-old mountaineer scales Mount Everest
5/19/2025 11:18:25 PM
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JAMSHEDPUR, May 19: Fifty-two-year-old Mohan Rawat, a senior instructor with Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF), has successfully scaled the World's highest peak, Mount Everest, a Tata Steel release said on Monday.
Rawat summited Mount Everest early on May 18 and spent around 15 minutes at the top before beginning his descent, the release said.
He reached Everest Base Camp (17,500 ft) on May 3, trekking through the Khumbu region. As part of his acclimatisation, he climbed Mt Lobuche East (20,075 ft) on May 2, it said.
The final summit push began on May 14. After crossing the Khumbu Icefall, he reached Camp 2 that morning, then Camp 3 on May 16, and Camp 4 (South Col, 26,400 ft) on May 17. He summited Mount Everest early on May 18, the release said.
He was accompanied by experienced Sherpa guide Lhakpa Sherpa and supported by Nepal-based outfitter Asian Trekking.
D B Sundara Ramam, chairman, Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, and vice president (Corporate Services), Tata Steel, said: "Mohan Rawat's successful Everest summit is a moment of immense pride for TSAF. His journey from a small village in Uttarkashi to the world's highest peak reflects the grit, discipline, and spirit of adventure we aim to foster.
"It's a powerful reminder of what can be achieved with perseverance and purpose. Rawat's achievement reinforces our commitment to nurturing grassroots talent and pushing the boundaries of human potential through adventure and exploration."
Rawat has been with TSAF for over 20 years and has undertaken extensive training in mountaineering, skiing, and rafting. His previous climbs included peaks like Chamser and Lungser Kangri, Jogin I and III, Kang Yatse I & II, Bhagirathi II, Mt Lobuche East, Stok Kangri, Thelu, Dzo Jongo, Mt Rudugaira and Mt. Kanamo.
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