Pakistani alpinist Asad Ali Memon summits Antarctica's Mount Vinson

KARACHI: Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has added another feather to his cap by summitting Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, edging closer to his quest to complete the Seven Summits challenge.

The 26-year-old confirmed this feat while talking to Geo News from Antarctica, highlighting the physical and mental resilience required to conquer one of the most remote and coldest peaks on Earth.

"From Karachi to Antarctica, the journey ends here," Memon said in his message.

"The past two weeks, battling sub-zero temperatures, relentless winds, and extreme isolation, tested every ounce of my strength. But nothing is impossible when fueled by purpose, discipline, and the will to push beyond limits."

At 4,892 meters, Mount Vinson is Antarctica's tallest mountain, situated in the heart of the continent’s icy wilderness. Known for its freezing temperatures that can drop to -40°C and its harsh, unpredictable weather, the mountain stands as one of the most formidable summits in the world.

With this achievement, Memon has completed six of the seven peaks in his mission to climb the highest mountains on every continent, following the Messner version of the Seven Summits. His final challenge lies in summiting Puncak Jaya in Indonesia, which he plans to tackle next.

Born in Larkana, a city in Pakistan's Sindh province, Memon's ascent to the world’s highest peaks defies expectations.

Hailing from a region characterised by flat terrain and scorching heat, he has transformed his passion for mountaineering into a historic journey of achievement.

Memon has previously summited Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Aconcagua (South America), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), and Mount Denali (North America). Each climb has tested his endurance, discipline, and resilience.

"This victory is not just mine, it belongs to every dreamer out there," Memon stated. "To those who choose hardship over luxury, discipline over comfort, and resilience over giving up. Keep chasing your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem," he concluded.