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The four-peak mountaineering expedition was flagged off today by Ashok Kumar, Inspector General (Training), in a ceremony at Border Security Force Institute of Adventure and Advance Training (BIAAT), Doiwala, Dehradun (Uttrakhand). These peaks include Mt. Yunam (6111 M), Mt. Thugje (6128m), Mt Thugje East (6080m) and Mt. Mentok (6250m) in the Lahaul and Ladakh region.
The expedition holds a dual purpose: First to pay homage to 13 Mountaineers of BSF who lost their lives during 1995 Expedition for Mt Saser Kangri-1 (7672 M) in Nubra Valley, Karakoram Range and Second to align the campaign of “Swachh Bharat – Clean Himalaya” and “हम FIT तो INDIA FIT”.
For this 34-day expedition, 35 members, comprising climbers, support staff, Medical Staff and Transport Staff, are participating.
The expedition is for imparting Advance High Altitude Alpine training to enhance the climbing capabilities of mountaineers.
The team represents a blend of highly seasoned climbers with numerous successful ascents to their name and freshly recruited climbers eager to prove their mettle at these heights.
In a historic moment for BSF and in sync with the commitment to women empowerment, Mahila Praharis will also attempt to conquer these high peaks.
The team is under the capable leadership of Padmashree Loveraj Singh Dharamshaktu, Deputy Commandant, the only mountaineer in India to have summited Mt. Everest seven times along with two National Adventure Awardees.
Adhering to the sacred precept of keeping the mighty Himalayas pristine and trash-free, our team members will undertake the responsibility of collecting waste also from higher camps, ranging from heights of 14,000 feet to 20,500 feet, on their descent for proper disposal.
For the Seema Prahari, the pursuit of adventure and the allure of the unknown have become intrinsic to their daily lives. Mountaineering epitomizes this spirit, offering an unparalleled platform for the development of essential qualities such as leadership, camaraderie, discipline, a sense of responsibility, confidence and above all, the ability to perform efficiently under extreme adverse climatic conditions.
Notably, BSF’s mountaineering prowess includes two successful ascents of Mount Everest in 2006 and 2018, the formidable Mt. Kanchanjunga in 2008, Mt. Lhotse in 2021, Mt. Manaslu in 2023 and 47 other Himalayan peaks.
