Sharad Kulkarni
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 - 12 - 1962 Thane , Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Career | |
| Starting age | 52 |
| Notable ascents | 7 Summits All Around The World |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Anjali Sharad Kulkarni |
Sharad Kulkarni is an Indian mountaineer. On 22 May 2019, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 56 years and 5 months, the oldest Indian who has reached the summit[1]. He is a native of thane, India.
Peaks scaled
| Date | Peaks | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec. 2022 | Mount Vinson | Antratica |
| 20 July 2022 | Mount Denali | Alaska, North America |
| 14 Aug 2021 | Mount Elbrus | Russia. |
| 29 Jan 2020 | Mount Acancagua | South America |
| 22 May 2019 | Mount Everest | |
| 8th Oct 2014 | Mount Kilimanjaro | Africa |
| 3rd Nov. 2014 | Mount Koziosco | Australia |
Achievements
- First Indian to climb Mount Vinson - at the age of 60.[2]
- First Indian to climb Hanuman Tibba - at the age 59.
- First Indian to climb Aconcagua, the highest peak of South America. at the age of 58.
- First Indian to climb Highest peak of Russia at the age of 59
- First eldest couple of india to complete the Assistant challenge with Koziosco peak in Australia. For this achievement recognized by Limca's book of records .
- Mt.Mera, Mt.Lobuche from Nepal
- Completed two full marathons (42.7) km. and 18 half marathons.
Lost His Wife During Everest Sumit
Unfortunately while pursing this mission, in 2019, he lost his beloved wife while climbing Mt. Everest under Hilary Step.[3][4][5]
Summit At Everest
On 22 May 2019,(11:30) Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 56 years and 5 months, the oldest Indian who has reached the summit[6][7][8]
Refrences
- ^ "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". www.himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "ठाण्याचे शरद कुलकर्णी यांचा 'माउंट विन्सन' सर करून नवा विक्रम; वयाच्या साठाव्या वर्षी अंटार्क्टिकातील सर्वोच्च शिखर केले सर". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Deaths on Mount Everest: 'I saw my wife struggle for oxygen as her supply got over'". The Indian Express. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ PTI (2019-05-23). "Indian female climber dies on Mt Everest". National Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Heart-touching journey of Thane mountaineer's Everest ordeal". Hindustan Times. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Mumbai News, Latest Mumbai News, Mumbai News Today and Headlines". Mid-day. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "The peoples at Mt. Everest".
- ^ "How overcrowding near Everest summit is exposing climbers to grave risks". Hindustan Times. 2019-07-04. Retrieved 2023-01-28.