Iranian climber achieves historic summit in Antarctica
Elite Iranian climber Amin Aziznia achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Iranian man to climb Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, which stands at 4,892 meters (16,050 feet).
The challenging expedition was led by the experienced Nepali climber and expedition leader, Jangbu Sherpa, according to IRNA.
Sherpa, aged 42, is not only a Nepali climber but also an international mountain guide. He has successfully summited Everest five times, as well as Lhotse and Dhaulagiri.
A leading figure in the third generation of Iranian elite climbers, Aziznia has been focusing on summiting high-altitude mountains outside Iran, particularly in the Himalayas and South America.
It’s noteworthy that the first Iranian woman to climb Vinson Massif in Antarctica is Sara Safari.