In January 2026, Hari Budha Magar reached the summit of Mount Vinson, completing the Seven Summits challenge. With that final ascent, he became the first double above-knee amputee to stand on the highest peak on every continent. Source: https://teamforces.org/2026/01/08/hari-budha-magar-summits-mt-vinson/ This achievement reflects years of steady progress, careful planning, and adaptive problem-solving. For mountaineers who value […]
Famous Mountaineers
Bharath Thammineni Becomes First Indian to Summit Nine 8,000-Metre Peaks
A Major Milestone in High-Altitude Mountaineering Indian mountaineer Bharath Thammineni has reached a rare benchmark in the climbing world: summiting nine of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. His most recent ascent of Cho Oyu (8,188 m) in October 2025 secured his place in history. For climbers like Sonam Saxena, who has stood on summits from Mount […]
Top 5 Famous Mountaineers and Their Greatest Achievements
Mountaineering is a test of physical endurance, mental resilience, and sheer determination. The world’s most famous mountaineers have left behind stories of courage, perseverance, and groundbreaking ascents that continue to inspire climbers today. Here are five mountaineering legends and the incredible feats that earned them a place in history. 1. Reinhold Messner – First to […]