Sherpa woman climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own record

A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report as probably 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 May 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report 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 advantage of favorable weather to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He mentioned she was in good well being and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, by no means acquired a chance to get a formal education because she had to start incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — the most occasions any lady has climbed Everest — and she or he has always stated she needed to inspire all ladies so that they can also achieve their desires.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own record for 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 other climbers and guides can make their strategy to the highest of the mountain later this month.

A whole lot of overseas climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in May, the month when climate situations within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.