Chennai’s Dr Priya Selvaraj on surviving a crevasse fall and summiting Mount Everest
Dr. Priya Selvaraj shares her personal journey from seeking refuge in the mountains after personal loss to successfully summiting Mount Everest. She reflects on how the physical and mental challenges of high-altitude climbing improved her professional decision-making and emotional resilience.
Why it matters
The narrative highlights the intersection of extreme sports, mental health, and professional development, offering a human-interest perspective on high-altitude mountaineering.
My journey to Everest did not begin with a fascination for summits. It was not even my second choice for a climb after the successful and spiritually fulfilling Manaslu summit .
This is a first-person personal essay and profile piece with no political or social agenda.
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