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N. Elanghovan Proudly Raises Jalur Gemilang, Selling House for Highest Mountain

by Agilandeswary Muniandy
June 16, 2024
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N. Elanghovan’s pride grows as he sees the glorious sight of the Malaysian flag, the Jalur Gemilang, flying triumphantly above the mountains he has conquered. For him, reaching the trinity of the world’s highest peaks was worth every sacrifice, including the selling of his home.

His most recent achievement, reaching 6,190 meters on June 30th in Denali, Alaska, was the pinnacle of a six-year odyssey that started with the 5,895-meter Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018 and continued with the 8,849-meter Mount Everest four years later. Given that he completed these accomplishments in his 60’s an age when most people spend time with family or unwind at home they were especially noteworthy.

“As I reach the summit of each mountain and take in the breath-taking vistas, I am incredibly proud to raise the Jalur Gemilang. He told Bernama, “All the sacrifices feel really rewarding.

When looking back on his experiences, Elanghovan said that climbing Denali was the most difficult climb of his life. He had to contend with blizzards, strong winds, and temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius, which put his physical and mental stamina to the test.

“Denali’s journey was more difficult than climbing Everest. We carried all of our equipment and finished the climb in five camps sans high-altitude camps. Because of the erratic weather at Camp 4, we were confined to the tent for three days. Snowstorms and whiteouts made visibility extremely poor, which made it risky because one mistake could result in a fall into a chasm,” he said.

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Elanghovan pulled a sled up snowy slopes while carrying loads up to 15 kg, which included clothing and dry meals. He was accompanied by an Indian partner. Maximum physical strength and mental fortitude were required under such circumstances.

It was all worthwhile when you reached the summit, despite the difficulties. “The view was breathtaking as I stood atop the tallest peak in North America. I was appreciative of the clear weather as I took in the stunning Alaska Range mountains. I was really happy that all of the effort and exhaustion had been worthwhile,” he remarked.

Recalling previous disasters on Denali that cost the lives of three climbers, Elanghovan stressed the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering, such as frostbite, brain and pulmonary edemas, and hypothermia.

In addition to the physical difficulties, there was a significant financial load. All told, Elanghovan spent about RM40,000 on the Denali trek, including airfare and other costs. To finance these endeavors, he sold his second house in Shah Alam for RM300,000, indicating his perseverance and financial commitment.

Aside from budgetary concerns, keeping one’s health was critical. Throughout his mountaineering career, Elanghovan who does not smoke and does not drink alcohol emphasized the need of good habits and optimistic thinking.

Elanghovan was raised in the Cameron Highlands, where he fell in love with the outdoors at an early age. He has climbed all 20 of Malaysia’s highest peaks. In the future, he wants to finish the Seven Summits challenge, which includes summits such as Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in Argentina, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, and Mount Kosciuszko in Australia.

Elanghovan hopes that his accomplishments will encourage cooperation and support as he pursues his goals, particularly from the next generation of climbing enthusiasts. “I’m prepared to provide my wisdom and experiences to anyone who would listen. “May my experiences help others,” he said to Bernama.

The voyage of Elanghovan is a monument to tenacity, ardor, and the unbreakable human spirit in the face of the most difficult obstacles found in nature. Not only does his narrative arouse admiration, but it also prompts contemplation on the extent of success achievable via perseverance and selflessness.

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