Kabak Yano (Indian Mountaineer) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Mountaineer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	05/09/1999
Age	26 years
Birthplace	Kamle District, Arunachal Pradesh

Latest News about Kabak Yano

02/02/2026

Mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua, South America's highest peak at 22,831 feet, on February 1, 2026, as part of her Seven Summits challenge. This marks another major milestone following her summits of Mount Kilimanjaro on August 4, 2025, and Mount Elbrus on August 16, 2025. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik congratulated her, highlighting her extraordinary courage and perseverance as an inspiration for the state's youth.

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Bio/Wiki

Brief	Kabak Yano is a celebrated mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, known for her remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Post Graduate Diploma in Fitness Management
College/University	Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Hobbies	Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Casual labourer in the Public Works Department (PWD)
Siblings	Eldest among two sisters

Career

Overview	Kabak Yano's mountaineering career has seen her achieve several significant milestones. After the unfortunate demise of her father in 2022, she undertook various jobs to support her family and education. By the age of 24, she had already started to conquer peaks around the globe as part of the Seven Summits Challenge.
Achievements	First Nyishi woman and the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh to summit Everest on May 21, 2024. Summited Mount Kilimanjaro in August 2025 as part of the Seven Summits challenge. Scaled Mount Elbrus on August 16, 2025, marking a key achievement in her mountaineering pursuits. Recognized as a trailblazer, being the first woman from her community to reach Everest's summit. Played cricket at the state level, showcasing her versatility as an athlete. Summited Mount Aconcagua, South America's highest peak at 22,831 feet, as part of her Seven Summits challenge. Completed basic mountaineering course from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling, advanced mountaineering course and search and rescue course from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports in Dirang. Summited Mount Kilimanjaro on August 4, 2025 as part of the Seven Summits challenge. Summited Mount Aconcagua, South America's highest peak at 22,831 feet, on February 1, 2026 as part of her Seven Summits challenge.

Overview

Kabak Yano's mountaineering career has seen her achieve several significant milestones. After the unfortunate demise of her father in 2022, she undertook various jobs to support her family and education. By the age of 24, she had already started to conquer peaks around the globe as part of the Seven Summits Challenge.

Achievements

First Nyishi woman and the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh to summit Everest on May 21, 2024.
Summited Mount Kilimanjaro in August 2025 as part of the Seven Summits challenge.
Scaled Mount Elbrus on August 16, 2025, marking a key achievement in her mountaineering pursuits.
Recognized as a trailblazer, being the first woman from her community to reach Everest's summit.
Played cricket at the state level, showcasing her versatility as an athlete.
Summited Mount Aconcagua, South America's highest peak at 22,831 feet, as part of her Seven Summits challenge.
Completed basic mountaineering course from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling, advanced mountaineering course and search and rescue course from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports in Dirang.
Summited Mount Kilimanjaro on August 4, 2025 as part of the Seven Summits challenge.
Summited Mount Aconcagua, South America's highest peak at 22,831 feet, on February 1, 2026 as part of her Seven Summits challenge.

Favourites

Favorite Sport	Cricket

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/everester_kabakyano23

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. To fund her family's needs and education, Kabak undertook jobs as a bouncer, a beauty parlor worker, and at a clothing store after her father's passing.
2. Kabak cites Abraham Tagit Sorang, a prominent mountaineer, as her inspiration.
3. Her successful expedition to Everest involved starting the journey on March 27, 2024, and reaching Base Camp by April 17, culminating with the summit on May 21.

Kabak Yano Mountaineer Indian Kamle District, Arunachal Pradesh