Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica
Summary
Nepali mountaineer Abiral Rai became the first from the Rai community to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak, marking a significant milestone in Nepal's mountaineering history.
Key Points
- Abiral Rai became the first person from the Rai community to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak.
- He is the first Rai climber to scale Aconcagua and Carstensz Pyramid and has completed four of the Seven Summits.
- Rai is an IFMGA-certified mountain guide who started as a porter and has guided many clients on major Himalayan and international expeditions.
- The ascent was part of an expedition supporting Hari Budha Magar’s completion of the Seven Summits as the first double above-knee amputee.
