At 40, an Indian Woman Climbed Antarctica’s Highest Peak |
In the vast silence of Antarctica, where white stretches endlessly, and the wind cuts through every layer, a lone figure stood at the summit of Mount Vinson. At 4,892 metres, with temperatures plunging far below zero, Kavita Chand unfurled the Indian tricolour against one of the harshest landscapes on Earth.
It was 12 December 2025, and in that frozen moment, a woman from Uttarakhand had just conquered the tallest peak on the coldest continent.
Kavita hails from Almora district in Uttarakhand, a region better known for its quiet hills than polar expeditions. Her journey to Antarctica did not begin with mountaineering gear or expedition tents, but in boardrooms and busy workdays.
For years, she built a career in the media and corporate sector in Mumbai, while nurturing a deep commitment to fitness on the side.
That commitment eventually demanded more. In 2024, Kavita made the courageous decision to step........