Age is just a number: 43-year-old Indian mother conquers Europe’s highest peak
- 43-year-old Shivani Mehrotra from Uttar Pradesh scaled Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, on August 15.
- She unfurled the Tricolour at the summit while balancing mountaineering with raising her 18-year-old daughter.
- Mehrotra began trekking in 2019 and has since climbed peaks in India and abroad, including Mount Kilimanjaro.
- She now aims to climb Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits, largely funding expeditions through her savings.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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