Sherpa girl climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own file

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own document as probably the most profitable feminine 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 personal record as probably the most profitable feminine climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and several other different climbers took advantage of favorable weather to succeed in 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 peak.

Sherpa, 48, by no means obtained a chance to get a proper education as a result of she needed to start incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — the most instances any lady has climbed Everest — and she has at all times said she wanted to inspire all ladies in order that they can also achieve their goals.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own report for the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route in order that tons of of different climbers and guides can make their solution to the top of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of overseas climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Might, the month when climate conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.