Hyderabad, June 19 -- Hyderabad-based orthopaedic surgeon and mountaineer Dr Rajshekhar has successfully scaled Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, marking a major milestone in his ongoing Seven Summits challenge.

With the achievement, Dr Rajshekhar has become the first doctor from South India to summit Denali as part of the challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountain on each continent.

Conquered Alaskan peak in 2nd attempt

He conquered the peak in Alaska, United States, on his second attempt. His first bid to scale the mountain in June 2025 was unsuccessful due to adverse weather conditions, forcing him to retreat after suffering frostbite.

An orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement surge...