It is not the first time the two Greek climbers have made headlines with their mountaineering achievements but reaching the top of Oceania’s highest and most difficult peak is noteworthy.
The two women conquered the 4,888-metre-high Cartensz Pyramid located in Papua, Indonesia as part of the Seven Summits Challenge.
Vanessa Archontidou and Christina Flambouri are on this mission under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation.
The pair has made many personal and professional sacrifices to complete this mission; they have already conquered four more summits in North America, Europe, South America and Africa tackling harsh weather conditions whilst carrying at least 35 kilos of equipment and supplies each.
Team mentality and practicing at least four times a week have been the keys to their success, Archontidou said in a previous interview.
