Sherpa lady climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record

A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report as probably the most successful feminine climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak Thursday

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Related Press

12 May 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own document 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 climbers took benefit of favorable weather to achieve the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He stated she was in good health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never obtained a chance to get a formal education because she had to start earning a residing by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her 10th — essentially the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and she or he has at all times stated she wished to inspire all ladies in order that they too can achieve their desires.

A native of Nepal, Sherpa lives in the U.S. together with her three kids 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 bunch of Sherpa climbers who mounted ropes along the route in order that hundreds of other climbers and guides could make their strategy to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Hundreds of foreign climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to try climbs of Everest in Could, the month when climate conditions within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.