Tenzin Norden Summits Kanamo Peak
Seventeen-year-old Tenzin Norden, a resident of Chicham village in the Spiti valley, has created history by successfully summiting the Kanamo Peak (5,970 metres). She has become the first woman from the Spiti valley to conquer this challenging Himalayan peak, marking a milestone for adventure sports in the region.
Achievement Celebrated Across State
Tenzin’s successful ascent has made her family, the people of Lahaul and Spiti, and the entire state proud. Her accomplishment is being celebrated as an inspiring example for young women aspiring to pursue mountaineering and other challenging fields.
According to her father Lobzang Namgyal, a teacher, Tenzin’s discipline, commitment, and relentless hard work were the foundation of her achievement. He added that the Kanamo Peak summit was only the beginning of her mountaineering journey and expressed confidence that she would scale many more popular peaks in India and abroad. Her mother Padma Dolma also expressed immense joy over her success.
Academic and Mountaineering Background
Namgyal said that Tenzin had passed the Class XII examinations in the medical stream with good marks and was now planning to pursue higher studies. She had shown keen interest in adventure sports since childhood.
Official Congratulations
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Tenzin for scripting history by becoming the first woman from the Spiti valley to scale Kanamo Peak. Lahaul and Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana also extended her heartfelt congratulations to Tenzin and her family for the inspiring achievement.
