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Maltese climber Rita Saliba conquers Mount Aconcagua summit in gruelling snow-bound ascent
Maltese climber Rita Saliba conquers Mount Aconcagua summit in gruelling snow-bound ascent

Maltese climber Rita Saliba conquers Mount Aconcagua summit in gruelling snow-bound ascent

Maltese mountaineer and rock climber Rita Saliba has successfully reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, completing one of the most demanding climbs of her career while raising awareness and funds for abandoned animals in Malta. The 31-year-old climber reached the 6,961-metre peak yesterday after a tough 10-hour summit push under harsher-than-usual