Tata Steel Adventure Foundation Trainer Conquers Mount Everest

Successful Ascent of Mount Everest

Mohon Rawat, a 52-year-old senior instructor at the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF), has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. This achievement was announced in a press release from Tata Steel on Monday.

According to the release, Rawat completed his ascent early on May 18, spending approximately 15 minutes at the summit before descending. To acclimatize himself to the conditions, he climbed Mount Lobuche East (20,075 feet) on May 2, and then trekked to the Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) from the Khumbu region on May 3.

The climber began his summit attempt on May 14 and reached Camp Four (26,400 feet) on May 17. The release noted that he reached the peak of Mount Everest early on May 18, accompanied by experienced Sherpa guide Lakpa Sherpa.

This expedition was supported by Asian Trekking, based in Nepal. Rawat has been with TSAF for over 20 years, receiving extensive training in mountaineering, skiing, and rafting.

He has previously summited several peaks and was part of the 2018 Mission Ganga campaign, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Additionally, he participated in the 2022 Trans-Himalayan expedition led by Bachendri Pal, which covered a distance of 4,841 kilometers across 35 mountain passes.