Sherpa girl climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal record

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own 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 Associated Press

12 May 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own file as the most profitable female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and several different climbers took benefit 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 health and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, never acquired an opportunity to get a proper training as a result of she had to begin earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her tenth — probably the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and he or she has always stated she needed to inspire all women so that they too can achieve their goals.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own report for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes alongside the route so that a whole lot of different climbers and guides can make their option to the top of the mountain later this month.

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