Nepali mountaineer, Sanjay Pandit, has recently set an extraordinary new record on Mount Kilimanjaro, walking backwards to the 5,895m summit in an astonishing time of 25 hours and 40 minutes.
My Quick Takeaways:
Nepali mountaineer Sanjay Pandit achieved an extraordinary feat by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro backwards. Here are the key highlights:
- Record-Breaking Ascent: In December 2015, Pandit ascended Kilimanjaro's 5,895-metre peak walking backwards, completing the climb in 25 hours and 40 minutes.
- Official Recognition: The Kilimanjaro National Park Authority verified this unique accomplishment through comprehensive video evidence.
- Unconventional Climbing Style: This wasn't Pandit's first backward ascent; in November 2014, he climbed Australia's Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 metres) backwards in traditional Nepali attire, completing it in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
- Other Notable Feats: Earlier in 2014, Pandit set a record on Europe's Mount Elbrus by spending 6 minutes and 3 seconds half-naked at its summit, enduring temperatures around -60°C.
Sanjay Pandit's achievements showcase the remarkable heights of human endurance and the spirit of adventure. Inspired to take on your own challenge? Let's read more about this magnificent record!
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The climb took place between the 15-18 December 2015. Using video evidence of the entire climb, the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority has officially verified Sanjay Pandit and his incredible record.
From my little research on Sanjay Pandit, it is clear that he has an impressive track record of climbing mountains in unconventional ways.
Sanjay Pandit and Mount Kosciuszko
In November 2014, Sanjay Pandit walked backwards up the highest peak of Australia, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m). This feat took him 5 hours and 45 minutes to complete, and he did so in traditional Nepali attire.
Sanjay Pandit walking backwards up Mount Kosciuszko in traditional Nepali attire.
Sanjay Pandit and Mount Elbrus
Earlier in 2014, Sanjay Pandit set another record by climbing the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus in Russia, before spending 6 minutes and 3 seconds half-naked at the summit, where the temperature was recorded to be -60 degrees Celsius. Check out his video on YouTube.
Sanjay Pandit and Mount Everest and Mount Manaslu
Sanjay Pandit is an accomplished mountaineer having climbed both Mount Everest and Mount Manaslu in Nepal.
Sanjay Pandit and his first ascent up Mount Kilimanjaro
According to Facebook records, this is not the first time that Sanjay Pandit has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. He reached the summit back in April 2014 but presumably didn’t walk backwards then.
A video posted on YouTube shows Sanjay Pandit struggling to keep his footing as he walks up the steep gravel slope of Kibo on Mount Kilimanjaro.
I look forward to seeing what strange new record Sanjay Pandit will set next.
For now though, I wish to congratulate him on his Kilimanjaro record!
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My Final Thoughts
What a brave man. Would you be able to climb Kilimanjaro backwards? Let me know in the comments below.
Also, read more interesting Kilimanjaro news here:
- DJ Seth Troxler journeys to the Roof Of Africa for charity
- 13-year-old Olivia Maiden scales Kilimanjaro in memory of her sister
- Tanzania's plans to build Kilimanjaro cable car receive a lot of laughs
- How to charge camera batteries while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Even camels can be found atop the Roof of Africa
