Sharad Kulkarni
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1962 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 23 May 2023, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 60 years and 6 months[1] (for the second time earlier in 2019), becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit.[2] He became the oldest Indian to climb the Seven Summits.
Peaks scaled
| Date | Peaks | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | Gorichen | Asia |
| 23 July 2023 | Mount Everest | Asia |
| 16 December 2022 | Mount Vinson[3] | Antarctica |
| 20 June 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 |
| 8 October 2014 | Mount Kilimanjaro | Africa |
| 15 July 2014 | Mont Blanc | Europe |
| 5 February 2014 | Mount Kosciuszko | Australia |
Achievements
- Climbed Mount Everest - at the age of 60 years 6 months.[4][5]
- Climbed Mount Vinson - at the age of 60.[3]
- 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.
- Completed Gorichen at the age of 61 with associated NIMAS.
Wife's death
In 2019, he lost his wife while climbing Mt. Everest under Hilary Step.[6][7][8]
Everest summit
On 22 May 2019, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 60 years and 6 months,[9] becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". www.himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Oldest Indian To Summit Mt Everest Conquers Peak As Tribute To Wife Who Died Climbing". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mount Everest As A Tribute: 60-Year-Old Man Scales Everest To Fulfil His Wife's Dream". Indiatimes. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "A Heart-warming Tale of 60-Year-old Man Who Scaled Mount Everest For His Wife". News18. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Elderly Man Scales Mount Everest To Honour The Dream Of His Wife Who Passed Away Four Years Ago | Spotlight". Times Now. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "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.