Asad Ali Memon conquers Mount Vinson

KARACHI: Pakistan mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has successfully summited Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a major milestone in his quest to complete the Seven Summits challenge.

The 26-year-old confirmed his achievement while speaking to this correspondent from Antarctica, emphasizing the physical and mental resilience required to conquer one of the most remote and frigid peaks on Earth.

“From Karachi to Antarctica, this leg of the journey ends here,” Memon said in a message.

“Battling sub-zero temperatures, relentless winds, and extreme isolation over the past two weeks tested every ounce of my strength. But nothing is impossible when fueled by purpose, discipline, and the will to push beyond limits.”

At 4,892 meters, Mount Vinson is Antarctica’s tallest mountain, situated in the heart of the continent’s icy wilderness. 

Known for freezing temperatures that can reach -40°C and harsh, unpredictable weather, the mountain is regarded as one of the most formidable summits in the world.

With this remarkable achievement, Memon has now completed six of the seven peaks in his mission to climb the highest mountains on every continent, following the Messner version of the Seven Summits. 

His final challenge is Puncak Jaya 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 defies expectations. 

Coming from a region known for its flat terrain and scorching heat, he has turned his passion for mountaineering into a historic journey of accomplishment.

Memon has previously summited Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Aconcagua (South America), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), and Mount Denali (North America). Each climb has tested his endurance, discipline and resilience.

“This victory is not just mine—it belongs to every dreamer out there,” Memon said. “To those who choose hardship over luxury, discipline over comfort, and resilience over surrender. Keep chasing your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem,” he concluded.