Mountaineer Khoo Swee Chiow becomes first South-east Asian to climb world’s three highest peaks
SINGAPORE — Singaporean mountaineer Khoo Swee Chiow, 55, has become the first South-east Asian to successfully scale the world’s three highest peaks — Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga.
Mr Khoo, in a press release on May 22, said he conquered Nepal’s 8,586m Mount Kangchenjunga on May 15.
The prolific adventurer, who has climbed Mount Everest three times, previously made two failed attempts on Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
His first attempt in 2017 was called off about 500m from the summit due to a lack of rope.
His second try the next year was also unsuccessful when he encountered deep snow and dangerous conditions just 280m from the summit.
About 7,000 people have reached the top of Everest, but only 420 have successfully climbed Kangchenjunga, Mr Khoo said.
