Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.
Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the Western Hemisphere, standing at 22,831 feet (6,962 m) above sea level
About the Mountaineer
Kabak Yano is 27 years old and hails from Arunachal Pradesh.
She is part of an ambitious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition, aiming to summit the tallest peaks on all seven continents.
7-Summit Expedition
The 7-Summit challenge comprises these peaks:
Mount Everest (Asia)
Mount Aconcagua (South America)
Denali (North America)
Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa)
Mount Elbrus (Europe)
Vinson Massif (Antarctica)
Puncak Jaya or Mount Kosciuszko (Oceania)
Previous Successes: Earlier, Yano had scaled Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa) and Mount Elbrus (Europe) in 2025 as part of this expedition.
Records & Recognition: With this ascent, Yano became the first woman from the Nyishi community to summit Mount Aconcagua and the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh to achieve the feat.
About Mount Aconcagua
Aconcagua is part of the Andes mountain range in Argentina.
It is the highest peak outside Asia.
Importance of 7-Summit Challenge
The Seven Summits challenge is a prestigious global mountaineering goal that tests endurance, skill, and high-altitude adaptability across the world’s highest continental peaks.
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