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

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 Could 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal document as probably the most successful female 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 within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He stated she was in good well being and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never acquired an opportunity to get a proper education as a result of she had to begin incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most instances any lady has climbed Everest — and she has at all times stated she wanted to inspire all girls so they too can achieve their goals.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own record for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a bunch of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes alongside the route in order that a whole lot of other climbers and guides can make their approach to the top of the mountain later this month.

A whole lot of foreign climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Might, the month when weather circumstances in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.