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Mount Vinson

Mount Vinson

Antarctica – Sentinel Range, Ellsworth Mountains

Jan 2026

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

The first summit of the Grand Slam journey. a high-altitude test that marked the starting line.

Tanzania, Africa

Jan 2024

Denali

Denali

A brutal cold-weather climb with heavy loads and altitude sickness. Summit reached.

Alaska, USA

9+

May 2024

Elbrus

Elbrus

Elbrus was the third of my Seven Summits, and it left a lasting impression. It wasn’t the hardest climb physically, but mentally, pushing through that sickness tested me.

Caucasus Mountains, Russia

Aug 2024

Carstensz Pyramid

Carstensz Pyramid

A technical rock climb through jungle and limestone that pushed precision and focus.

Papua Province, Indonesia

Oct 2024

Everest

Everest

In May 2025, I stood on the summit of Everest, the highest point on Earth at 8,848 m. It was the fifth peak in my Seven Summits journey, and without a doubt the most demanding climb I've done.

Nepal/Tibet, Himalayas

May 2025
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