Continuing her quest to conquer the highest mountains on every continent, ace mountaineer Kabak Yano of Arunachal Pradesh has successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America. She reached the summit on February 1 as part of her ambitious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition. Rising to an elevation of 22,831 feet above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is also the tallest peak in the Western Hemisphere. The achievement marks another major milestone in Yano’s inspiring journey defined by endurance, courage, and determination. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) congratulated Yano on her remarkable accomplishment. Praising her indomitable spirit and steadfast focus, the governor said her journey is not only a personal triumph but also a powerful source of inspiration for the youth of the state. He noted that her success reflects how discipline, perseverance, and self-belief can help overcome even the toughest challenges.
Expressing confidence that Yano’s feat would motivate young people to take up sports and adventure activities, the governor said her example would encourage many to pursue their dreams with renewed enthusiasm. It may be recalled that Governor Parnaik had formally flagged off Yano’s 7-Summit expedition from Lok Bhavan on July 28, 2025, in the presence of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini. Yano, one of Arunachal’s distinguished Everest summiteers, has already made significant progress in the challenge. She successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa’s highest peak, on August 4, 2025, followed by Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, on August 16, 2025.The prestigious 7-Summit challenge involves scaling the highest peaks on each continent: Mount Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Vinson Massif (Antarctica), and either Puncak Jaya or Mount Kosciuszko (Oceania). It is considered one of the most demanding feats in mountaineering and has been accomplished by only a select group of climbers worldwide
