Courage Talks S13E4 Vishwanath Karthikey

🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝟭𝟯𝗘𝟰

At just 16, Padakanti Vishwanath Karthikey from Hyderabad became the youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the legendary Seven Summits Challenge: summiting the highest peak on every continent, including Mount Everest on 27 May 2025.

From his first glacier trek at age 11 to standing on top of the world while balancing school, this young mountaineer’s story is a masterclass in courage, discipline, curiosity, and what’s possible when you refuse to let age or doubt define your limits.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗸 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀:

  • How a simple trek with his sister sparked a world-record journey

  • Navigating extreme conditions, family support, and mental toughness at altitude

  • Balancing elite mountaineering with academics and teenage life

  • His next chapter, aiming for the National Defence Academy and continuing to push boundaries

If you’re a parent, student, or anyone chasing ambitious dreams, this episode will remind you that the biggest peaks often start with small steps and unwavering belief.

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