He Mount Everestthe highest peak in the world with 8,848 meters above sea level, has been conquered by several mexicans over the years. These intrepid mountaineers They have braved extreme conditions and reached the summit of Everest, leaving their mark on the history of mountaineering. But not everything has been cause for celebration around this imposing natural setting, as recently a helicopter in which tourists traveled mexicans crashed near the mountain, claiming the lives of five Mexicans in the accident.
This July 11, a helicopter in which tourists traveled mexicans It crashed near the mountain, leaving no survivors. The victims were identified as Fernando G. Sifuentes, Abric González, Luz Olacio González, María José G. Sifuentes and Ismael Rincón. Furthermore, the Nepalese pilot, Captain CB Gurung, also lost his life in the accident. The mishap occurred near the Lamjura pass in Solukhumbu district, Nepal. Bad weather conditions and heavy rain hampered efforts to rescue and transport the bodies to the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. Despite the difficulties, the competent authorities are working on the recovery and repatriation of the bodies of the tourists. mexicans deceased, in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy in India and the authorities of Nepal.
He Mount Everest continues to be a challenge for mountaineers from all over the world, and mexicans They have left a significant mark in their history of conquests. Despite the inherent difficulties and risks, these intrepid mountaineers They have demonstrated their bravery and dedication in seeking to reach the highest peaks in the world. Here we tell you who are these Mexicans who have managed to climb this mountain.
List of Mexicans who have climbed Mount Everest.
- Ricardo Torres Nava: He was the first Mexican to reach the summit of Everest on May 16, 1989, via the South Col route.
- Elsa Ávila: Elsa became the first Mexican and Latin American woman to reach the summit of Everest on May 5, 1999. Her ascent was carried out autonomously, without the support of guides or Sherpas.
- Karla Wheelock: Karla managed to ascend to Mount Everest on May 27, 1999, on the north face. Additionally, he has completed the summits of the seven highest mountains on each continent.
- Badía Bonilla: Badía ascended Everest on May 17, 2002 and has managed to complete nine eight-thousanders, being the Latin American woman with the most ascents to these mountains of more than 8,000 meters high].
- Maricarmen Peña Monroy: Maricarmen also reached the summit of Everest on May 17, 2002. She is recognized for her passion for mountaineering and has made more than 500 ascents of the highest volcanoes in Mexico using various routes and levels of difficulty.
- Laura González del Castillo: Laura is the first Mexican woman to achieve promotion to the Mount Everest on two occasions, by different routes. His first ascent was on May 21, 2009, and his second was completed on May 24, 2010.
- Eva Martínez: Eva achieved the ascent to the summit of Everest on May 17, 2010. In 2007, she became the first Mexican woman to ascend Dhaulagiri, a mountain more than 8,000 meters high.
Other Mexicans who have also achieved it are:
- Carlos Carsolio
- Alfonso de la Parra
- Hector Ponce de Leon
- Andres Delgado
- Carlos Guevara
- Demetrio Carrasco
- Jorge Hermosillo
- Javier Salazar
- Alejandro Villareal
- Alejandro Minkata Garibay
- Rodrigo Ponce
- Luis Espinoza
- Alejandro Ochoa
- William Carro
- David Liaño
- Benjamin Salazar
- Fernando Melo
- Andrés Pérez Martínez
- Andrés Pérez Maillard
- Jorge Salazar
- Alejandro Aguilar
- Gerardo Lopez
- Moisés Nava Falcón
- Ignacio Anaya
- Aldo Valencia