Sherpa woman climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal record

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

Lakpa Sherpa and a number of other other climbers took advantage 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 said she was in good health and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, never got an opportunity to get a proper schooling as a result of she had to start earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her tenth — the most occasions any lady has climbed Everest — and she or he has all the time stated she wished to inspire all women so that they can also achieve their dreams.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his personal file for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who mounted ropes alongside the route so that a whole bunch of other climbers and guides could make their solution to the highest of the mountain later this month.

A whole bunch of international climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Could, the month when weather conditions within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.