Karnataka duo scales Mt. Everest, cautions against climbing without adequate training
Chinmayee Trishulamurthy and Santosh Devarajappa successfully scaled Mount Everest on May 12, 2026, after extensive training and preparation. They emphasized the importance of proper mountaineering training and cautioned against inexperienced climbers attempting the summit. Their journey included challenging conditions and the crucial support of Sherpas during their ascent.
- ▪Chinmayee Trishulamurthy and Santosh Devarajappa scaled Mount Everest at a height of 29,031 feet.
- ▪They trained for years, including mountain climbing courses and physical conditioning.
- ▪The duo advised aspiring climbers to gain experience on peaks above 6,000 metres before attempting Everest.
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Battling freezing temperatures, winds powerful enough to sweep climbers off their feet, and one of the world’s toughest terrains, Chinmayee Trishulamurthy and Santosh Devarajappa scaled Mount Everest at a height of 29,031 feet on May 12, 2026.The mountaineers, who have climbed several peaks in Karnataka, including Kumaraparvata and Skandagiri Hills, took mountain climbing courses in the Himalayas. Their training regimen included running, weight training, and yoga.Midnight climbThe duo chose the southeast (South Col) route from Nepal for their expedition. Every day, they began the ascent between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. Due to the harsh weather conditions on the mountains during the day, they preferred to climb at night, and stopped between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
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