Sikkim’s Tshering Choden Scales Mount Elbrus in Russia
Why in the news
Tshering Choden of Sikkim climbed Mount Elbrus in Russia on 2 July 2026. Adventure and awards items often appear in general awareness sections.
Key facts
- Climber: Tshering Choden from Sikkim.
- Peak: Mount Elbrus, Russia, 5,642 m, the highest mountain in Europe.
- Date: 2 July 2026.
- Mission: Seven Summits, which means climbing the highest peak on each continent; Elbrus was her second.
- Earlier climb: Mount Kilimanjaro, 5,895 m, in August 2025.
| Peak | Continent | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Elbrus | Europe | 5,642 m |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | Africa | 5,895 m |
About Mount Elbrus
Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano with twin summits, the west at 5,642 m and the east at 5,595 m. It lies in the Caucasus range in southern Russia, near the border with Georgia.
Exam angle
- Europe’s highest peak: Elbrus (5,642 m).
- Seven Summits means the highest peak of each of the seven continents.
- Tshering Choden belongs to Sikkim.