Sherpa lady climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own file

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as essentially the most successful 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 own document as the most profitable 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 reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu stated. He mentioned she was in good well being and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, never obtained an opportunity to get a formal education as a result of she had to begin earning a living by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — the most times any woman has climbed Everest — and he or she has at all times stated she wanted to encourage all women in order that they can also achieve their goals.

A local of Nepal, Sherpa lives in the U.S. along 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 personal record for probably the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a bunch of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes alongside the route in order that a whole bunch of other climbers and guides can make their technique to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of international climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in May, the month when weather circumstances in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.