Sherpa lady climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal record

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own file as probably the most successful female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak Thursday

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Related Press

12 Might 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as essentially the most profitable feminine climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and several different climbers took benefit of favorable climate to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu stated. He mentioned she was in good health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never bought a chance to get a formal schooling because she had to begin earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — probably the most times any woman has climbed Everest — and he or she has at all times said she wished to inspire all girls in order that they too can achieve their dreams.

A local of Nepal, Sherpa lives within the U.S. together with her three youngsters in West Hartford, Connecticut.

One other Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the twenty sixth time Saturday, breaking his own record for probably the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a bunch of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes alongside the route in order that hundreds of other climbers and guides can make their approach to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Hundreds of overseas climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in May, the month when weather conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.