Junko Tabei was born on September 22, 1939. She was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and also the first one to ascend all Seven Summits by climbing the highest peak of every continent. Today, the world is celebrating her 80th birth anniversary, and search giant Google created a beautiful doodle honouring Tabei and her achievements. Being the first woman to accomplish the feat, Tabei has inspired many mountaineers and enthusiasts alike. A lot of queries are searched to know more about Japanese mountaineer. Who was Junko Tabei? How old was she when she climbed the Mount Everest? And many more. Remembering her achievements, here we have all your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answered. Google Honours Mountaineer Junko Tabei with Doodle on Her 80th Birthday. 

Who Was the First Woman to Climb Mount Everest in the World?

The first woman to climb Mount Everest in the world is the Japanese mountaineer, Junko Tabei. She was also the first woman to ascend all Seven Summits by climbing the highest peak of every continent.

How Old was Junko Tabei When She Climbed Mount Everest?

The Japanese mountaineer, Tabei became the first woman to conquer Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. She was 35-year-old when she reached the 29,000-foot summit of the Everest.

Who was the First Woman to Climb K2?

K2 is also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori which about 28,251 ft above the sea level and is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. The first woman to climb K2 was Wanda Rutkiewicz, a Polish computer engineer and mountaineer.

How Long Did Junko Tabei Take to Climb the Mount Everest?

Tabei and her team began the expedition early in 1975 when they travelled to Kathmandu. The route was not easy. The women and their guides were buried under the snow. Tabei lost her consciousness for about six minutes. Her Sherpa guide dug her out. Twelve days after the avalanche on May 16, 1975, with her guide Ang Tsering, Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Everest.

How Many Dead Bodies Are on Top of Mount Everest?

As per the official records, more than 300 people have died trying to conquer the Everest over the years, and most of the victims remain on the mountain. It is too difficult to bring their bodies down. Many of the corpses remain hidden from view, buried under the snow.

Tabei kept her passion alive while battling with peritoneal cancer in 2012. She explored the joy of climbing at the age of ten during a class trip to Mount Nasu. Tabei preferred to be remembered as the 36th person to climb the world’s highest mountain peak. In October 2016, at the age of 77, Tabei passed away in a hospital in Kawagoe.

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