Mountains are some of the most amazing wonders of nature! They are tall, strong, and full of secrets. Every year, new records are made in the world of mountains—like the highest peaks, fastest climbs, and coldest places.
In this article, we will explore the latest mountain records of 2025, which are important for competitive exams like SSC, Banking, RRB NTPC, UPSC, and State PSCs. From the highest mountains to the toughest climbs, we have covered all the key facts. This will help you score better in your General Awareness (GA), General Knowledge (GK), and Current Affairs sections.
Let’s explore the latest updates on the world’s most incredible mountains!
Incredible Mountain Records 2025
January – February 2025
- Kaamya Karthikeyan has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.
- Recently, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order to change the name of ‘Denali’ (mountain) back to ‘Mount McKinley’.
- New Zealand has granted ‘Mount Taranaki’ the same legal rights as a human being.
Incredible Mountain Records 2024
October-December 2024
- The NCC’s Mountaineering Expedition Team successfully scaled Mountain Abi Gamin (7,355 meters), located in Uttarakhand.
Mountain Abi Gamin Key Facts
- Abi Gamin, also known as Ibi Gamin, is a Himalayan mountain peak mostly located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, 2 km northeast of Kamet.
- It stands at an elevation of 7,355 meters and is part of the Garhwal Himalayas.
- Its summit lies on the Indo-Tibetan border, with the northern slope in Ngari Prefecture of Tibet.
- Abi Gamin is situated at the culminating point of the Zaskar Range, central Himalayas.
- It lies on the watershed of the upper Alaknanda and Dhauli rivers, between the Manna and Niti Passes on the Indo-Tibetan border.
- It is the second-highest peak in the region, after Kamet.
- Kamet is also the second-highest mountain in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, after Nanda Devi.
- Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter (26,246-foot) peaks.
- Arjun Vajpai became the first Indian to scale Mt. Shishapangma.
January to September 2024
- Nitish Singh recently became the fastest Indian to climb Mount Kinabalu in 19 hours; Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Malaysia.
- Satyadeep Gupta has scripted history by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
- Recently, a village in Enga province, Papua New Guinea, was almost wiped out due to the collapse of Mount Mungalo.
- Nepal has recently launched the Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region to maintain the pristine environment of the world’s highest peak.
- Jyoti Ratre has recently become the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest, showcasing incredible endurance and determination.
- Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by summiting the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, for the 29th time, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and perseverance.
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- NASA has recently captured a unique picture of a strange hole on Mount Nemrut displaying a ‘yin-yang’ symbol. Mount Nemrut is located in Türkiye.
- Kaamya Karthikeyan has recently become India’s youngest and the world’s second youngest to climb Mount Everest from the Nepal side, proving that age is no barrier to great achievements.
- Kabak Yano has recently become the first woman from the Nyishi tribe to scale Mount Everest, highlighting her exceptional courage and strength.
- Purnima Shrestha has recently become the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days in the same season, setting an extraordinary record.
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- Mount Erebus, located in Antarctica, has been in the news for spewing gold dust worth $6000 every single day, capturing the attention of the scientific community and the public.
- Carter Dallas, a two-year-old child from Scotland, has recently become the youngest person to reach the Mount Everest base camp, showcasing remarkable resilience and spirit.
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