Sharad Kulkarni

Sharad Kulkarni is an Indian mountaineer. On 23 May 2023, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 60 years and 6 months (for the second time earlier in 2019), becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit. 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 Climbed Mount Vinson – at the age of 60. 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 Anjali while climbing Mt. Everest under the Hillary Step, where he was forced to leave her body until it was retrieved days later.

Everest summit On 22 May 2019, Sharad climbed Mount Everest, aged 60 years and 6 months, becoming the oldest Indian to reach the summit.