Kathmandu, Dec
8: The Nepali women's seven-member team of mountaineers on a campaign to ascend
all highest mountains in the seven continents are set to climb the seventh and
the last mountain, considered the most challenging. The Mt Vinson Massif, the
tallest mountain in Antartica is their last hurdle.
The
seven-member team was handed over the Nepali flag for the final ascent amidst a
programme held by Nepal Mountaineers Association (NMA) here on Monday.
At the
programme, Constituent Assembly member Rajan KC commended the contribution of
the team in promoting Nepal's tourism in the world and pledged all necessary
support.
The daring
mountaineers from Nepal will now try taming Mt Vinson Massif, considered the
most dangerous of all and located in inhospitable conditions of Antartica, and
standing 4,892 meters above sea level. If
successful, the team will be the first women's team to ascend the mountain,
which lies at a distance of 1,200 km to the South Pole.
The feat will
cost an estimated Rs 50 million.
Secretary at
the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sureshman Shrestha pledged
to provide the entrance fare to Antarctica while stating that the ascension of
the mountain would be very important for tourism development in the country.
Shailee Basnet,
a member of the team, said the women had been running a campaign to promote
education and woman empowerment, and preserving the environment along with the
mission of ascending the highest peaks of all the continents. She urged one and
all for support.
NMA Chairman
Ang Tsering Sherpa said the daring attempt would contribute an important
support in promoting tourism in the country. He called for support from all
sectors for the women attempting to climb the most dangerous and expensive peak
in the world.
Participants
in the programme underscored the need for government support as the women will
be unfurling Nepal's national flag at the peak of the mountain.
The team will
leave for Antarctica on Saturday. RSS
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