Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand Summits Antarctica's Mount Vinson
Kavita Chand, a woman from Uttarakhand, has climbed Mount Vinson, the tallest mountain in Antarctica.
She is 40 years old and lives in Mumbai.
This climb is part of her goal to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents.
She started her journey on December 3 and reached the top on December 12.
Kavita is also a runner and has won some big races.
She used to work in media but now focuses on fitness.
She hopes her story will inspire others to follow their dreams while balancing work and fitness.
Kavita Chand, a 40-year-old from Almora, Uttarakhand, summited Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on December 12 at 8:30 pm local time.
The climb is part of her Seven Summits challenge, with Mount Elbrus in Europe already conquered.
Mount Vinson, at 4,892 meters, is known for its extreme conditions and isolation.
Kavita's expedition began on December 3, with her reaching Vinson Base Camp on December 7 after a complex journey involving flights to Chile and Antarctica.
She was part of a nine-member Indian team led by high-altitude guide Mingma David Sherpa, with support from experienced mountaineer Bharath Thammineni.
- Who
- Kavita Chand, a 40-year-old mountaineer from Almora, Uttarakhand
- What
- Summited Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica
- When
- December 12 at 8:30 pm local time
- Where
- Mount Vinson, Antarctica
- Why
- To complete the Seven Summits challenge and inspire others
- Name
- Kavita Chand
- Age
- 40
- Hometown
- Almora, Uttarakhand
- Mountain Summited
- Mount Vinson
- Altitude
- 4,892 metres
- Date of Summit
- December 12
- Time of Summit
- 8:30 pm local time
- Expedition Leader
- Mingma David Sherpa
- Team Size
- Nine members
- Base Camp Altitude
- 2,100 metres