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Kaamya Karthikeyan, 18, Skis to South Pole, Youngest Indian to Achieve the Feat

She is pursuing the Explorers Grand Slam with the North Pole as her next objective.

Overview

  • The Indian Navy confirmed her South Pole arrival on December 27 and shared photos and video on X.
  • She skied roughly 60 nautical miles, about 115 km, from 89° South while hauling a sled with her gear.
  • Temperatures near −30°C and gale-force winds marked the final push to the geographic pole.
  • Media reports, citing the Navy, describe her as the second-youngest woman globally to ski to the South Pole.
  • Karthikeyan has completed the Seven Summits, including Everest from the Nepal side, as part of her Grand Slam quest.