72-Year-Old Vidya Singh Becomes One of Oldest Indians to Scale Mount Kilimanjaro

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Vidya Singh, at 72, has successfully scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, marking her as one of the oldest Indian women to achieve this feat. Her journey into high-altitude trekking began at age 59, inspired by a lifelong commitment to fitness. She has since completed 19 challenging treks, including Mentok Kangri and Yunam Peak. Singh emphasizes the importance of fitness and humility for climbers, stating that climbing is not difficult if one is fit enough. She continues to maintain an active lifestyle with cycling, swimming, and strength training.