Many Algerians living in different countries of the world manage to honor their country of birth. Whether it is obtaining prizes, inventions, records, professional ascensions, or performances that are out of the ordinary, allowing us to give the best images of our country and our people.
Another Algerian stands out and brings honor to Algeria, Amine Bouhassane, who for the first time planted the flag of Algeria on the highest peak of the American continent and the southern hemisphere, Aconcagua in Argentina, which culminates at over 6960m.
Indeed, according to the information that the latter sent to our editorial staff. He did this in memory of his dad, from his native village Zelboun near Tlemcen, and for his mother from Mostaganem who gives him continuous courage and also for all the Algerian youth whom Amine invites to take up all the challenges that arise. present in front of her.
Amine Bouhassane informs us that the flag of Algeria was planted on December 24, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. local time after a rapid ascent of 8 days against 16 to 20 days usually.
Aconcagua is a peak in Argentina located thirteen kilometers from the Chilean border and rising to 6,962 meters above sea level. Nicknamed the “Colossus of America”, it is the highest point in the Andes, the continent, the southern hemisphere and the highest mountain outside of Asia. It dominates a vast provincial park protecting animal species typical of the cordillera, in particular the Andean condor and the guanaco, as well as rare and fragile vegetation. Indeed, the climate is arid and the thin snow cover, in spite of the existence of some modest glaciers.
Amine and the 7 highest peaks in the world to reach
Indeed, the one who made sure that the Algerian flag arrives at the highest peak in America, Aconcagua in Argentina, did this as part of the “7 Summit challenge” which consists of reaching the highest peak of each continent. .
Amine began this challenge, with Kilimanjaro, reaching its summit in 2019. Subsequently, he claimed to have prepared for 2 years to climb the highest peak in the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, Aconcagua in more 6960 meters above sea level, located in Argentina.
He affirms that “beyond the sporting performance during the ascent, each stage required regular and intensive physical and mental preparation: running, hiking, muscle strengthening, learning Spanish, geographical and historical knowledge of Argentina. Adding that the next challenge is scheduled for the summer of 2023, with Europe’s highest peak, Elbrus in Russia.
Who is Amine Bouhassane?
Amine Bouhassane is the co-founder of the think tank ICEM (Initiatives for the Maghreb Economic Community) and also holds the position of HRD at HEYME in Casablanca, a major player in youth insurance in France and internationally.
He is also an active member of the Legal and Tax Commission of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco and is fully committed to rural development actions with the NGO We Speak Citizen.
Amine also contributed to the managerial transformation within HEYME with a new approach: “unleash the power”.
But also marathon runner, black belt in Judo, hiker, he takes each challenge as an opportunity by highlighting the benefits for the collective, like leadership.
