Sherpa lady climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks personal file

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

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press

12 May 2022, 11:26

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

Lakpa Sherpa and several other other 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 mentioned. He said she was in good health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never bought a chance to get a proper training as a result of she had to begin incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her tenth — the most instances any girl has climbed Everest — and she or he has at all times said she wished to inspire all ladies so that they too can obtain their desires.

A native of Nepal, Sherpa lives in the U.S. with her three children in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Another Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own report for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route in order that a whole lot of different climbers and guides can make their way to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of international climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Could, the month when climate situations in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.