Itanagar, Feb 2: Continuing her inspiring mission to scale the highest peaks across all continents, Ms. Kabak Yano, as part of her ambitious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition, successfully summited Mount Aconcagua, highest Peak in South America (Argentina) on 1st February. Towering at 22,831 feet above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and a formidable challenge even for seasoned mountaineers. This remarkable achievement marks yet another milestone in Ms. Yano’s extraordinary journey of endurance, courage, and determination.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), congratulated Ms. Kabak Yano on her outstanding mountaineering accomplishment.
Lauding her indomitable spirit and unwavering focus, the Governor said that Ms. Yano’s journey is a personal triumph and at the same time a powerful source of inspiration for the youth of Arunachal Pradesh. He further said that her achievements vividly demonstrate how discipline, perseverance, and self-belief can help overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Emphasizing his continued commitment to encouraging sports and adventure activities among young people, the Governor expressed confidence that Ms. Yano’s success will motivate many youths of the State to pursue games, sports, and adventure disciplines with renewed enthusiasm and confidence.
The Governor had formally flagged off Ms. Yano’s 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition from Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on 28th July 2025, in the presence of the State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Advocate Kento Jini, extending his best wishes for her challenging global mission. Ms. Yano, one of the proud Everesters of Arunachal Pradesh, has already etched her name in the annals of mountaineering by successfully summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest peak in Africa, on 4th August 2025, and Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia and Europe, on 16th August 2025.
The prestigious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition comprises the ascent of Mount Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Vinson Massif (Antarctica), and Puncak Jaya or Mount Kosciuszko (Oceania), a rare and demanding feat achieved by only a select few mountaineers across the world.

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