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Despite freezing temperatures, fearsome storms and the effects of altitude, in June Hanady Alhashmi became the first Emirati woman to climb Alaska's 6,190-metre Denali, the highest - and one of the most treacherous - summits in North America.
Denali - formerly known as Mount McKinley - is one of the most sought after summits in the world, and forms part of the famed "Seven Summits" - the seven tallest mountains on each continent. Denali, in particular, is known for its unfriendly and unstable weather conditions, which are often freezing and wet.
According to Alhashmi, the expedition took a total of 18 days: 15 to reach the summit and three to descend back to base camp.
"From day one, it was very tough. You have to be mentally strong to continue every day, not just physically," she told Khaleej Times. "It was not only exhausting, but hard to believe. When I think about all the stages, it was unbelievable."
Alhashmi added that her expedition "was very lucky" with the weather, as this season saw particularly tough weather. Only about 30 per cent of expeditions managed to make the summit this season.
-Climb took 18 days: 15 to reach the summit and three to descend -Summit success this climbing season was about 30 percent because of harsh weather conditions -Throughout the expedition, Alhashmi and the other members of her expedition had to be roped up at all times in case they fell into crevasses. -There was constant sunlight because of Denali's proximity to the Arctic Circle, making sleeping difficult -Alhashmi trained for five months prior to the expedition, which included pulling tyres in the desert while carrying a 20kg pack, wall climbing, weight lifting, cycling, swimming, running and hiking, often for two or three hours both before and after work. |
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