21-year-old boy conquers 15 high mountain peaks of Vietnam

Desire to conquer the heights

Truong Quoc Khanh, a senior student at Hanoi University of Culture, still clearly remembers November 1, 2020, when he entered the world of trekking and Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina, was his first challenge. That day, due to lack of experience and preparation, Khanh climbed from 8am to 4pm to reach the top. He thought that was the first and last time, but no, with the desire to conquer the peaks, Khanh started to train his health and improve his physical strength to enter this journey more professionally.

Quoc Khanh has conquered 15 high mountain peaks in Vietnam. In the picture is Khanh at Lao Than peak ( Lao Cai ).

And at the age of 21, the young man did what he never dared to think of: conquering 15 high peaks in Vietnam. There was a time when Khanh set a limit for himself to climb 6 peaks continuously within 8 days.

“The first three days I climbed three peaks in a row: Po Ma Lung, Chung Nhia Vu and Khang Su Van. After climbing these three peaks, I took a bus from Lai Chau to Hanoi in time for the final exam the next day. After finishing the exam in the morning, that afternoon I took a bus to Muong Te, Lai Chau to climb the remaining three peaks: Pu Si Lung, Nam Kang Ho Tao, and Ngu Chi Son. And I only climbed each peak within one day or one morning to save time and money,” Khanh said.

The trekking trips helped Khanh change himself a lot.

Asked Khanh: "Is it too much pressure to climb 6 peaks in 8 days like that?", Khanh frankly said: "Climbing mountains in such a rush will also have a negative impact on bones, joints, and limbs later because the body does not have time to recover. But for this trip, I have also prepared very fully and carefully and have also prevented possible risks to have timely treatment plans. Because the purpose is to conquer, to go to see how my own limits have improved after a long time of training because my future goal is to hold the Vietnamese flag on a mountain higher than 8,000 m".

However, Khanh also does not encourage young people who have no experience in climbing or trekking to take such risks.

Khanh at Everest Base Camp in Nepal

Besides conquering 15 high peaks in Vietnam, what makes Khanh most proud is reaching Everest Base Camp in Nepal. “The first time I held the Vietnamese flag, standing at an altitude of nearly 5,400 m, and I know, it was an unforgettable moment,” Khanh expressed.

Change through trekking

As a student, to have the cost as well as convenience for the trips, Khanh looked for some trekking travel companies to apply for an internship. “Finally, I was able to work at TravelUp. Here, I was trained by seniors about the job of a trekking guide and the company sent me to support mountain climbing groups. This job helps me to have more expenses and have the opportunity to conquer many high peaks,” Khanh shared.

Khanh also confided: “Trekking has changed me, not only physically but also in my outlook on life. Before, I was under a lot of stress because of studying and part-time work, and I was so skinny that I weighed only 48 kg. But now, I am confident with my good health, maintaining a weight of 57-58 kg and can walk from morning to night without getting tired. Every time I climb the mountain, I not only purify my body but also feel closer to nature and life. Because there is no phone signal on the mountain, it seems like I am separated and no longer glued to my phone all day like at home. And especially on the mountain, I eat and sleep on time. I go to bed at 9 pm and wake up early the next day, my body is healthier and my spirit is much better.”

After each time he conquered the peak, the young man had more motivation to study and work. "Because every time I encountered difficulties in studying and working, I told myself that climbing the peaks was difficult and tiring but I could overcome them, so these problems could be overcome if I tried hard. That's why I have stuck with trekking until now."

After each time he conquers the peak, the young man has more motivation to study and work.

Every time he climbs a mountain, Khanh not only purifies his body but also feels closer to nature and life.

Khanh's experience in conquering the peaks is that before each trip, he needs to practice physical training to ensure the trip is safe and not depend too much on others during the climbing process.

“Before going, everyone should learn about the mountain peak they want to climb to prepare the most suitable physical condition. For young people who are climbing for the first time, they should climb from the easy peaks first, then gradually increase to the peaks with a higher level of difficulty. They should also choose a professional tour operator to go with to ensure more safety,” Khanh advised from his experience.

Khanh longed to go to conquer, to go to see with his own eyes the sea of ​​clouds, to go to see the majestic mountains and forests of the Northwest.

Vu Huy Tuan, working at ZGo Travel Company, commented: “To me, Khanh is very talented, determined, always passionate about trekking and very courageous, even though he is young, he has stepped out of his comfort zone. Khanh is the one who brought me to trekking and accompanied me, a really talented guy, not only has conquered 15 peaks in Vietnam but also peaks abroad. A friend that I really admire and respect.”

The 15 highest mountain peaks in Vietnam that Khanh has conquered are Fansipan, Nhiu Co San, Lao Than, Ngu Chi Son (all in Lao Cai province), Ky Quan San (located on the border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau); Pu Si Lung, Putaleng, Khang Su Van, Ta Lien Son, Po Ma Lung, Chung Nhia Vu, Nam Kang Ho Tao (all in Lai Chau province); Ta Xua, Ta Chi Nhu and Lung Cung (all in Yen Bai province).

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