At 43, UP woman scales Europe’s highest peak: ‘You cannot stop’

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Mehrotra said the cold, darkness, strong winds, heavy equipment and low oxygen made the climb physically demanding. She said discipline and determination helped her complete the climb.

She said she rarely sees women above 40 on high-altitude climbs.

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She said discipline and determination helped her complete the climb.
Mehrotra said the cold, darkness, strong winds, heavy equipment and low oxygen made the climb physically demanding.
She said she rarely sees women above 40 on high-altitude climbs.

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