Local Radio Teaser

[oldmisery]

Starting at sea level, a woman reached the top of a very high mountain in less than two minutes. She used no climbing aids whatsoever. How did she do it?
I wondered whether the peak was a submerged mountain range, the apex being close to the surface. Any ideas on an alternative ? .

[Graham-W]

You could also measure from the centre of the earth.
Quote: "The point FARTHEST FROM THE center OF THE EARTH is the summit of Chimborazo volcano in the Andes of Ecuador. Its elevation is only 6,310 m (20,703 ft) but because of its location near the equator it gets a boost from the equatorial bulge caused by the spin of the earth. This bulge makes the earth's radius about 21,000 m (68,900 ft) greater at the equator than at the poles. In fact, the beaches of Ecuador are farther from the center of the earth than is the summit of Mt. Everest."

[Dinkypuzzled]

I think you are correct. ( Although I don't know why specifically 2 min.)

[johne1892]

I think whe was on a boat to start with (at sea level) and dived down (for 2 minutes) to the top of a submerged mountain as you said.

[oldmisery]

It was the correct answer, many thanks for your postings.
I was intrigued with the info given by Graham-W.