KARACHI: Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has successfully scaled Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a milestone in his quest to complete the Seven Summits Challenge.
The 26-year-old confirmed the feat while speaking to Geo News from Antarctica, highlighting the physical and mental resilience required to conquer one of the remotest and coldest peaks on Earth.
“From Karachi to Antarctica, the journey ends here,” Memon said in his message.
“The past two weeks, facing sub-zero temperatures, harsh winds, and extreme isolation, have tested every ounce of my strength. But nothing is impossible when fueled by determination, discipline, and the will to push the limits.”
At 4,892 metres, Mount Vinson is the tallest mountain in Antarctica, located 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 is one of the most magnificent peaks in the world.
With this accomplishment, Memon has completed six of the Seven Summits on his mission to climb the highest mountains on each continent, following Messner’s version of the Seven Summits. His final challenge lies at the Puncak Jaya summit in Indonesia, which he plans to tackle next.
Born in Larkana, a city in Pakistan’s Sindh province, Memon’s rise to the world’s highest peaks has defied expectations.
Hailing from a region characterized by flat terrain and scorching heat, he turned his passion for mountaineering into a historic journey of achievement.
Maimon has previously climbed Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Aconcagua (South America), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), and Mount Denali (North America). Each climb tested his endurance, discipline and resilience.
Memon said: “This victory is not mine alone, but rather belongs to every dreamer out there.” He concluded by saying: “To those who choose hardship over luxury, discipline over comfort, and resilience over surrender. Keep chasing your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem.”