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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Beed, Maharastra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Career | |
| Starting age | 52 |
| Notable ascents | 7 Summits All Around The World |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Anjali Sharad Kulkarni |
Sharad Kulkarni is an Indian mountaineer. On 22 May 2019, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 56 years and 5 months, becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit.[1] He is now attempting to become the oldest Indian to climb both the Seven Summits and Volcanic Seven Summits. He had claimed Mt. Everest again on 23rd May 2023 and set new record of oldest Indian to Summit Mt Everest at the age of 60 year and 5 Months.
Peaks scaled[edit]
| Date | Peaks | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| 15 December 2023 | Pico de Orizaba | Mexico, North America |
| 23 May 2023 | Mount Damavand | Asia |
| 16 December 2022 | Mount Vinson[2] | Antarctica |
| 20 July 2022 | Mount Denali | Alaska, North America |
| 14 August 2021 | Mount Elbrus | Russia |
| 29 January 2020 | Mount Aconcagua | South America |
| 22 May 2019 | Mount Everest[1] | Asia |
| 12 November 2016 | Carstensz Pyramid | Oceania |
| 8 October 2014 | Mount Kilimanjaro | Africa |
| 15 July 2014 | Mont Blanc | Europe |
| 5 February 2014 | Mount Kosciuszko | Australia |
Achievements[edit]
- Climbed Mount Vinson - at the age of 60.[2]
- Climbed Hanuman Tibba - at the age 59.
- Climbed Aconcagua, the highest peak of South America. at the age of 58.
- Climbed Highest peak of Russia at the age of 59.
- First eldest couple of india to complete the Assistant challenge with Koziosco peak in Australia. For this achievement recognized by Limca's book of records.
- Mt. Mera, Mt. Lobuche from Nepal.
- Completed two full marathons (42.7 km) and 18 half marathons.
Wife's death[edit]
In 2019, he lost his wife while climbing Mt. Everest under Hilary Step.[3][4][5]
Everest Summit[edit]
On 22 May 2019, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 56 years and 5 months, becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". www.himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b "ठाण्याचे शरद कुलकर्णी यांचा 'माउंट विन्सन' सर करून नवा विक्रम; वयाच्या साठाव्या वर्षी अंटार्क्टिकातील सर्वोच्च शिखर केले सर". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Deaths on Mount Everest: 'I saw my wife struggle for oxygen as her supply got over'". The Indian Express. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ PTI (23 May 2019). "Indian female climber dies on Mt Everest". National Herald. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Heart-touching journey of Thane mountaineer's Everest ordeal". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "The peoples at Mt. Everest".
- ^ "How overcrowding near Everest summit is exposing climbers to grave risks". Hindustan Times. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2023.