Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler becomes youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest
Summary
Bianca Adler, an 18-year-old student from Melbourne, became the youngest Australian to reach the top of Mount Everest. She reached the summit early Wednesday with the help of guides and family, and plans to descend soon.Key Facts
- Bianca Adler is 18 years old and a high school student from Melbourne.
- She reached the 8,849 meter summit of Mount Everest around 6:30 am Melbourne time on Wednesday.
- She was guided by Pemba and Ngdu and accompanied partway by her parents, Paul and Fiona, who are also climbers.
- Bianca described the climb as physically tough, especially the technical parts near the summit, and noted large crowds at the peak.
- This was her second attempt; she turned back last year 400 meters from the top due to strong winds.
- Nepal issued 410 permits for foreign climbers this spring, with a climbing fee of $15,000 USD.
- Bianca’s parents previously climbed Mount Everest in 2006 and 2007.
- After descending, Bianca plans to return to Melbourne and continue her final year of high school.
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