Youngest Girl To Scale the Seven Peaks   

• Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old mountaineer from Mumbai, India, became the youngest female climber to complete the Seven Summits challenge. Her journey to conquer the highest peak on all seven continents concluded on Dec. 24, 2024, when she reached the summit of Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Karthikeyan embarked on her adventure with Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, famous for its breathtaking views and iconic snowy peak. Next, she took on Mount Elbrus in Europe, where the harsh weather and strong winds tested her strength. Karthikeyan’s third target was Mount Kosciuszko in Australia. Though a relatively simple ascent, it still required much determination on her part. Her fourth target brought her to South America’s Mount Aconcagua, the tallest mountain outside Asia, known for its rugged terrain and thin air. In North America, she conquered Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, in Alaska, a grueling climb with icy slopes and subzero temperatures. Karthikeyan’s most demanding challenge was Mount Everest in Asia, the highest peak in the world. It required months of preparation and pushed her to her physical and mental limits. Karthikeyan wrapped up her journey with Vinson Massif in Antarctica, standing 4,892 m tall. Its extreme cold and remoteness made it an arduous but fitting finale to her incredible accomplishment. Upon reaching the summit of the final mountain, Karthikeyan celebrated with her father, raising the Indian flag in a moment of pride and joy. Back home, her family and school celebrated her remarkable achievement as an inspiration to youth everywhere, especially young girls, to pursue their dreams no matter how big they are. May For The Teen Times teen/1737615446/1613367697